Aiming to become the global leader in chip-scale photonic solutions by deploying Optical Interposer technology to enable the seamless integration of electronics and photonics for a broad range of vertical market applications

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Message: Jan 30th

These two guy's are novice's?

Dr. Adam Chowaniec – Director

He was previously the founding Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of Tundra Semiconductor (acquired by Integrated Device Technology), Chairman of Zarlink (acquired by Microsemi), and Chairman of Bel Air Networks (acquired by Ericsson). Previously, he was President and CEO of Calmos Systems, acquired by Newbridge Networks and renamed Newbridge Microsystems, where he served as President and as a Vice President of Newbridge Networks. He has also served on the boards of SiberCore Technologies, Liquid Computing, Microbridge, GEAC and Amiga. He currently serves on the boards of Solantro Semiconductor. Dr. Chowaniec holds an M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Queen’s University, as well as both a B.Sc. and a Ph.D. from the University of Sheffield. In 2010, he was recognized by the California Computer Museum as one of the founding fathers of the personal computer.

Ajit Manocha – Executive Co-Chairman

Mr. Manocha has over 35 years of experience in the semiconductor industry with deep knowledge of semiconductor technology and operations. He has worked in all aspects of the business from Research, to Applied Development, to Manufacturing, to worldwide sales to Global Supply Chain & IT, and his most recent role has been as CEO of GlobalFoundries (multi Billion US$ revenue). He has wealth of experience by working in companies like AT&T, Bell Labs/Microelectronics, Philips Semiconductors (now known as NXP), Spansion, and GlobalFoundries. He has managed at various executive levels and successfully led very small organizations with <15 people to very large organizations with well over 25,000 people. Having worked in three continents (Asia, Europe and North America), he has deep knowledge of diversity and various countries’ cultures. He has led more than 20 M&As successfully. He has also served on various boards as director and chairman. He is currently representing GlobalFoundries on the Semiconductor Industry Association Board and also serving on the U.S. Presidential Committee for Advanced Manufacturing Partnership.

He is well established in the industry and known as a visionary, thoughtful leader and has strong credibility with customers. He has a passion for people to lead businesses and grow shareholders’ value. He is often labeled as “Mr. FIX IT” – His most recent achievement was to very successfully turnaround GlobalFoundries (which was economically challenged in 2011) within 2+ years. GlobalFoundries under Mr. Manocha’s watch gained significantly higher revenue (2nd ranking) with the development of several new tier-1 customers.

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