Rafael C.

Rafael C. is an experienced Executive Account Manager at Synopsys Inc., having transitioned into this role in May 2024. Prior to this, Rafael C. served as Sr Global Accounts Manager at Socionext US since 2017, overseeing consultative services in the semiconductors industry, with expertise in contract negotiations, new product introduction (NPI) development, and customer supply chain management. Rafael C. also held the position of VP Sales and Marketing at Digital Design Corporation/Advanced Network Devices from June 2013 to 2017, where successful management of sales channels resulted in four consecutive years of growth. Earlier career experience includes being the VP Design Services at Avnet from 1999 to 2011, managing the profit and loss for the custom ASIC business and overseeing global operations. Educational credentials include a BS in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University and an MS in Computer Science from Santa Clara University.