Carlos Rios

Carlos Rios is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in applications engineering, ASIC/FPGA design, and program management. Currently serving as Sr. Director of Applications Engineering at Synopsys since March 2014, Carlos leads global customer applications engineering teams focused on integrating Mixed Signal IP solutions into IC products. Prior to this role, Carlos was the Director of Engineering for ASIC/FPGA Design at Flextronics, overseeing a large organization developing telecom and datacom solutions. As the Founder and SoC Manager at Silicon Target Inc., and a Senior Program Manager at AMD, Carlos delivered significant projects in consumer electronics with substantial budgets and revenue impacts. Carlos began a career in engineering at Nortel Networks and has held various roles in prestigious companies, complementing technical expertise with a Master’s degree in Microelectronics from the University of Toronto.