Apu Sivadas

Apu Sivadas has over 20 years of work experience in the semiconductor industry. Apu began their career in 1997 as an RF Engineer at Phase Devices Limited. Apu then joined COM DEV as a Senior Member Technical Staff, where they worked until 2000. At COM DEV, Apu enjoyed long lunch walks and had a fun time working for Ming. From 2000 to 2003, Apu worked as an IC Designer at Gennum Corporation (now owned by Semtech). Apu then moved on to Texas Instruments, where they held roles as a Lead Design Engineer from 2003 to 2008, and later as a Design Manager from 2008 to 2013. At Texas Instruments, Apu gained valuable experience in design and management. In 2013, they joined Qualcomm as the Director of the RFIC Group in Bangalore, where they established the Qualcomm RFIC Development center in India and led the product engineering and design of LTE transceiver products. Since 2016, Apu has been serving as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Steradian Semiconductors, where they continue to contribute their expertise in the field.

Apu Sivadas completed their education in a systematic and progressive manner. Apu began their educational journey by enrolling at the National Institute of Technology Calicut in 1986. Apu pursued a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree in Electronics and successfully completed their studies in 1991.

Motivated by their interest in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Apu Sivadas then sought further knowledge and expertise. In 1992, they joined the renowned Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur to pursue a Master of Technology (M.Tech.) degree in the same field. Apu completed this program in 1993.

Determined to expand their knowledge and make significant contributions to their field, Apu Sivadas proceeded to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. Apu began this program in 1993 and successfully completed it in 1997.

Throughout their educational journey, Apu Sivadas focused on their passion for Electrical and Electronics Engineering, gradually progressing from their undergraduate studies to higher levels of specialization.