Semiconductor veteran with hands-on semiconductor operations experience. Former Director of Planning for Cypress Semiconductor, Director of Operations for Lara Networks, held management positions at National Semiconductor, Odium Microsystems and Exar Corporation. Extensive management experience with fab, assembly and test houses managing flows from startups to $1Billion revenues. Holds a Masters degree in Finance from the University of Kerala, India and MBA from City University, Washington. Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) by American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS).