Hitesh Patel

Hitesh Patel has an extensive career in product management and marketing, primarily in the technology and semiconductor industries. Currently serving as Executive Director of Product Management at Synopsys Inc since April 2012, Hitesh leads projects related to signoff portfolios, overseeing tools such as PrimeTime and Power Devices. Previously held roles at Synopsys include Senior Director of Product Management and Senior Director of Business Development and Product Management, focusing on compliance checks and product marketing strategies. Prior experience includes significant positions at Magma and Xilinx, where Hitesh worked on marketing and strategic alliances, enhancing product offerings in programmable logic solutions. Hitesh's career began at Actel as a Customer Support Engineer, emphasizing strong technical and customer engagement skills. Hitesh holds a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Arizona and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from City St George’s, University of London.