Robert Lefferts

Robert Lefferts is a seasoned professional in the semiconductor and engineering fields, currently serving as a Synopsys Fellow and Director at Synopsys Inc since February 2004. Prior to this role, Robert held the position of Director of Engineering at Accelerant Networks from 1999 to 2004. Robert's earlier experience includes serving as Senior Device Engineering Manager and Manager of Design Integrity at Lattice Semiconductor from 1993 to 1999, as well as working in Technology Development at Bipolar Integrated Technology from 1987 to 1991. Robert began a career in engineering as a Process Development Engineer at Tektronix in 1981. Educationally, Robert holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, completed between 1976 and 1981, and a degree from Cornell University obtained between 1972 and 1976.