Michael Slade

Michael Slade is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in market development and software architecture, particularly in the automotive and consumer electronics sectors. Currently serving as a Senior Principal Market Development Engineer at STMicroelectronics since June 2007, Michael leads market development for positioning solutions in the Americas, focusing on product definition, marketing strategy, and building partnerships with key customers. Prior experience includes roles at Motorola, where contributions ranged from developing GPS algorithms for E911 solutions to leading software architecture for automotive control modules. Michael's early career at Allied Signal Automotive involved the development of anti-lock braking systems. Michael holds an M.B.A. from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a second major in Mathematics from Valparaiso University.