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Study Group: Power Semiconductors Experts

Council Members in this Study Group: 17

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Leading Experts in this Study Group

John Berg

Chief Technology Officer
American Semiconductor, Inc
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John Berg is the Chief Technology Officer of American Semiconductor, which designs and fabricates low power, high performance IC's for military and aerospace applications. Mr. Berg has subject matter and business acumen around the entire semiconductor...

8 news post(s)
Mel Burks, Founder / Senior Partner, Tech Quest Research, LLCMel Burks

Founder / Senior Partner
Tech Quest Research, LLC
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Mel Burks is with Tech Quest Research, LLC, a market research company providing consultation and in-depth analysis and reports. He is an acknowledged engineering professional within the semiconductor, test & measurement and PV sector. He held positions...

11 news post(s)
Ron Solanki

Strategic Sourcing Manager
Bristow Group, Inc.
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Ron Solanki is the Chief Executive Officer and the President of Solanki Group Inc., a management consultancy to major US, Asian and European Electronics Corporations in the areas of business strategy, portfolio management, business development, manufacturing,...

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Anthony Iacovino

Account Manager
NU HORIZONS ELECTRONICS CORP.
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Anthony Iacovino is an Account Manager at Nu Horizons, a company specializing in distribution of advanced technology active components and systems. He is responsible for managing accounts for Supertex and SIRF Technologies. He specializes in real time...

3 event(s)
Donald Rheault

Founder
OurSalesRep
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Donald Rheault is the Founder and President of OurSalesrep.com, a worldwide network of independent sales reps. He is also the Founder and President of Compass Technology, a manufacturer's rep in New England. He has over 30 years of experience in electronic...

12 news post(s)

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The need for Cloud Selling and Lean Selling

September 7, 2009

Analysis by:Donald Rheault, Founder,

How to Stay Relevant in Sales | blog.inc.com

Sales forces are structured now as they have been for decades, even as some of the software management tools have evolved. A basic redesign is necessary.Those companies using reps will come out of the recession with better balance sheets and more orders because of a continual presence at their customers versus companies that have cut their direct sales forces..

Agilent Technologies and Varian: Good Deal

July 28, 2009

Analysis by:John Berg, Chief Technology Officer ,

Agilent to Buy Varian for $1.5 Billion | online.wsj.com

Agilent Technologies Inc. agreed to acquire Varian Inc. for about $1.5 billion. This acquisition will expand Agilent's product portfolio in the industrial and life sciences markets and will give Agilent entry to the NMR, imaging, and vacuum technology fields. This is another major step in Agilent's evolution into a leading bioanalytical measurement company. One should expect the deal to be accretive in 2010, as Agilent estimates $75 million in cost savings from the deal.

Sun Microsystems and Oracle: Perfect Together?

July 20, 2009

Analysis by:John Berg, Chief Technology Officer ,

Sun Holders Approve Oracle Deal | online.wsj.com

The shareholders of Sun Microsystems $7.4 billion takeover. Will the be buyer's delight or buyer's remorse for Oracle? Are the winners Oracle's shareholders or Sun Microsystems' competitors?

Applied Materials: The new 800 pound gorilla in Solar

July 9, 2009

Analysis by:John Berg, Chief Technology Officer ,

Applied jumps to top of solar equipment rankings | www.eetimes.com

Applied Materials is the largest equipment provider of photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing equipment in 2008, its first full year in the market, according to market research firm VLSI Research Inc. Although this revenue includes  its 2007 HCT acquisition's reveue, Applied has gained traction with its SunFab Solar Module Production Line. The implication is ominous for the other nine suppliers on this list, many of whom have been in the solar equipment business for some time: the 800 pound solar equipment gorilla has arrived.

Spansion: A Titanic in Disguise?

July 6, 2009

Analysis by:John Berg, Chief Technology Officer ,

Spansion names fourth CFO in less than five months | www.siliconbeat.com

When a company replaces a CFO, it is important to look at the new individual's background to determine whether the company has placed a knowledgeable hand on the corporate financial rudder.

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

  • Semiconductors - Analog/Mixed Signal
  • Manufacturer's Rep
  • Individual/Small Consultancy
  • Market Research Company*
  • Solar Power Technology Company (ei)
  • Helicopter Service Contractor (ei)
  • Discrete Components Manufacturer
  • Management Consultancy
  • Original Equipment Manufacturer
  • Semiconductors - Communications
  • Networking Equipment Manufacturer
  • Semiconductors - Logic/Processors
  • Distributor
  • Semiconductors - Memories

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

  • President
  • Director
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Owner
  • Chief Technology Officer
  • Principal
  • Engineer
  • Product Development Director
  • Sales Person
  • Field Support Manager
  • Sales Engineer
  • Global Sales Manager
  • Marketing Manager

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