Waled Raban

Waled Raban is a seasoned professional in engineering and academic management, currently serving as a Senior Academic Regional Manager at Synopsys Inc since July 2025, where a significant focus is on promoting academic strategy across over 130 universities and colleges in Southwestern USA. Prior experience includes over a decade at Ansys, advancing from Application Engineer roles to Senior Academic Regional Manager, leading initiatives to integrate simulation tools into academic curricula. Previous positions at SpaceClaim, GoEngineer, and R.W. Beck Inc. involved providing technical support, engineering design, and project management in various engineering sectors. Raban holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from San Diego State University.