AUGUST 2, Tom Terlizzi-GM Systems "Featured Engineer" on EEWeb website on 8/1-8/7/16
Tom Terlizzi's spotlight interview as "Featured Engineer" will be online on August 7-14. Click here for full details.
EEWeb's Co-founders Joe Wolin and Cody Miller formed Aspen Labs, LLC in 2007 with the goal of creating a business media company that focuses on the needs of engineers. In 2012 Aspen partnered with Hearst Electronics Group, a division of the Hearst Corporation, to expand their services to a global audience.
Interview with Tom Terlizzi
Posted Tuesday, August 02, 2016
Engr. Tom TerlizziIndependent Business and Technology Consultant
How did you get interested into Electronics Engineering and when did you start?
When I was a kid for a Christmas present, I received a REMCO crystal radio set, as a “tween” fixing “Hi-Fi” stereo equipment, and reading books on electronics is what hooked me on electronics.
How does it feel to be an inspiration to your huge network in the field of Engineering on LinkedIn?
I am glad people can learn from my mistakes and successes as well as my view to treat everyone fairly and give help and support to your peers, staff and suppliers.
What do you think is the most important lesson you can share to other Engineers?
I would like to say to them, “If you can learn something new every day and not forget what you learned yesterday you’re moving ahead”
Do you support innovative ideas?
Yes, that’s how I always got in trouble in corporate America.
How would you go about promoting it? In most corporations, new ideas and innovate technology are not always embraced; you have to be a champion to get management to embrace them. It takes persistence but eventually management will see the attributes of innovate ideas and new technology and come around to your viewpoint.
Do you participate in professional organizations?
Yes IMAPS and the IEEE-LONG ISLAND SECTION
Can you tell us about it?
IMAPS (INTERNATINAL MICROELECTRONICS AND PACKAGING SOCIETY) is more involved in the assembly and building of Hybrid and PCB electronic circuits and I also have been involved as the local metropolitan chapter as its president and giving presentations, tutorials, and seminars at the International meetings. As a life member of the IEEE I attend local chapter meetings and the yearly microwave meeting (MT-IMS). I find networking at these meeting and meeting fellow engineers on a one on one basis is interesting and technically productive. We all have the same challenges and it’s interesting to see how we all overcome those challenges.
Can you tell us about Agile Microwave Technology Inc.?
Agile Microwave is a company started in 2011 by Jay Chudasama and Ants Rimm two engineers that worked for me in my RF and Microwave group at Aeroflex. The company manufactures, in a fabless environment, RF and Microwave amplifiers and multifunction modules that work up to about 40 Ghz. As a startup fabless company Agile Microwave is developing RF & Microwave Amplifiers, Mixers, RF & Microwave modules, Rack Mount Power Amplifiers, RF Sub-system and custom hybrids and MCMs. Their website is http://agilemwt.com and you can see the almost 100 new products we have developed over the last few years.
Can you tell us about your work as the company's Senior V.P. Business Development and ISO9001:2008 Coordinator?
At Agile Microwave Technology, I developed their ISO9001:2008 procedures and passed ISO certification in Jan. 2016. I design test & production procedures for manufacturing GaAs and GaN RF and multi-function modules. I provide RF Engineering support, proposal generation, developing out-sourced ‘chip and wire” and SMT contract manufacturers (CEM) suppliers and supply chain, Project/Program Management, and business development process. I am also setting up a U.S. and International sales rep. network, generating marketing literature, product roadmaps, and trade shows support. I am also interfacing with GaAs & GaN MMIC foundries for standard and custom IC's and discrete semiconductors; I also have developed partnerships for RF design and product distribution.
How did you start GM Systems for Electronic & Microelectronic Management & Technology Consultancy?
After Aeroflex was acquired by private equity company there was a restructuring and I took a generous severance deal. This gave me some time to start a consulting company, as I was tired of working for “Corporate America”. Consulting, while very challenging, gives me the freedom of working on things I like to do, work with start up companies, new challenging applications and not be shackled by corporate bureaucratic procedures and processes.
What are your hobbies outside of work?
While I like to tinker with electronics, I would say my real hobby is my interest in archaeology and anthropology. Three of my most recent favorites were the legendary treasures of King Tut with over 130 artifacts, ”POMPEII THE EXHIBIT: LIFE AND DEATH IN THE SHADOW OF VESUVIUS” in NYC with over 250 artifacts and the Dinosaur Exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History.
What direction do you see the Electronics Industry heading in the next few years?
I think you can sum up the direction of the electronics industry in the development of new materials, technology and applications driven by smart phones, internet of things, artificial intelligence and advanced software, high end semiconductor devices, and the expansion of the internet worldwide.
Is there anything you’d like to say to young engineers, especially those who are among your network connections and those who get inspired by you to encourage them to pursue electronics?
This is a field, which combines many different aspects of engineering such as device physics, materials engineering, electronic packaging, reliability, circuit design, software and hardware design as well as the practical aspects of a business in “making a profit”. You are able to find many areas to specialize in and have an interesting and lucrative career.
Based on one of your published article, where is analog integration going nowadays?
As I mentioned in my article, Analog circuit designers are still waiting for Field Programmable Analog Arrays (FPAAs) as the "Holy Grail" to have a quick path to new semi-custom monolithic designs. In the custom and standard product world there are many devices with mixed signal capabilities coming out. I think that the Internet of Things (IoT) and a new term I just heard the “Industrial Internet of things “ will drive more analog integration. Moore’s law in the digital world is slowing down a bit but the Analog world will continue to see more integration.
EEWeb's Co-founders Joe Wolin and Cody Miller formed Aspen Labs, LLC in 2007 with the goal of creating a business media company that focuses on the needs of engineers. In 2012 Aspen partnered with Hearst Electronics Group, a division of the Hearst Corporation, to expand their services to a global audience.
Interview with Tom Terlizzi
Posted Tuesday, August 02, 2016
Engr. Tom TerlizziIndependent Business and Technology Consultant
How did you get interested into Electronics Engineering and when did you start?
When I was a kid for a Christmas present, I received a REMCO crystal radio set, as a “tween” fixing “Hi-Fi” stereo equipment, and reading books on electronics is what hooked me on electronics.
How does it feel to be an inspiration to your huge network in the field of Engineering on LinkedIn?
I am glad people can learn from my mistakes and successes as well as my view to treat everyone fairly and give help and support to your peers, staff and suppliers.
What do you think is the most important lesson you can share to other Engineers?
I would like to say to them, “If you can learn something new every day and not forget what you learned yesterday you’re moving ahead”
Do you support innovative ideas?
Yes, that’s how I always got in trouble in corporate America.
How would you go about promoting it? In most corporations, new ideas and innovate technology are not always embraced; you have to be a champion to get management to embrace them. It takes persistence but eventually management will see the attributes of innovate ideas and new technology and come around to your viewpoint.
Do you participate in professional organizations?
Yes IMAPS and the IEEE-LONG ISLAND SECTION
Can you tell us about it?
IMAPS (INTERNATINAL MICROELECTRONICS AND PACKAGING SOCIETY) is more involved in the assembly and building of Hybrid and PCB electronic circuits and I also have been involved as the local metropolitan chapter as its president and giving presentations, tutorials, and seminars at the International meetings. As a life member of the IEEE I attend local chapter meetings and the yearly microwave meeting (MT-IMS). I find networking at these meeting and meeting fellow engineers on a one on one basis is interesting and technically productive. We all have the same challenges and it’s interesting to see how we all overcome those challenges.
Can you tell us about Agile Microwave Technology Inc.?
Agile Microwave is a company started in 2011 by Jay Chudasama and Ants Rimm two engineers that worked for me in my RF and Microwave group at Aeroflex. The company manufactures, in a fabless environment, RF and Microwave amplifiers and multifunction modules that work up to about 40 Ghz. As a startup fabless company Agile Microwave is developing RF & Microwave Amplifiers, Mixers, RF & Microwave modules, Rack Mount Power Amplifiers, RF Sub-system and custom hybrids and MCMs. Their website is http://agilemwt.com and you can see the almost 100 new products we have developed over the last few years.
Can you tell us about your work as the company's Senior V.P. Business Development and ISO9001:2008 Coordinator?
At Agile Microwave Technology, I developed their ISO9001:2008 procedures and passed ISO certification in Jan. 2016. I design test & production procedures for manufacturing GaAs and GaN RF and multi-function modules. I provide RF Engineering support, proposal generation, developing out-sourced ‘chip and wire” and SMT contract manufacturers (CEM) suppliers and supply chain, Project/Program Management, and business development process. I am also setting up a U.S. and International sales rep. network, generating marketing literature, product roadmaps, and trade shows support. I am also interfacing with GaAs & GaN MMIC foundries for standard and custom IC's and discrete semiconductors; I also have developed partnerships for RF design and product distribution.
How did you start GM Systems for Electronic & Microelectronic Management & Technology Consultancy?
After Aeroflex was acquired by private equity company there was a restructuring and I took a generous severance deal. This gave me some time to start a consulting company, as I was tired of working for “Corporate America”. Consulting, while very challenging, gives me the freedom of working on things I like to do, work with start up companies, new challenging applications and not be shackled by corporate bureaucratic procedures and processes.
What are your hobbies outside of work?
While I like to tinker with electronics, I would say my real hobby is my interest in archaeology and anthropology. Three of my most recent favorites were the legendary treasures of King Tut with over 130 artifacts, ”POMPEII THE EXHIBIT: LIFE AND DEATH IN THE SHADOW OF VESUVIUS” in NYC with over 250 artifacts and the Dinosaur Exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History.
What direction do you see the Electronics Industry heading in the next few years?
I think you can sum up the direction of the electronics industry in the development of new materials, technology and applications driven by smart phones, internet of things, artificial intelligence and advanced software, high end semiconductor devices, and the expansion of the internet worldwide.
Is there anything you’d like to say to young engineers, especially those who are among your network connections and those who get inspired by you to encourage them to pursue electronics?
This is a field, which combines many different aspects of engineering such as device physics, materials engineering, electronic packaging, reliability, circuit design, software and hardware design as well as the practical aspects of a business in “making a profit”. You are able to find many areas to specialize in and have an interesting and lucrative career.
Based on one of your published article, where is analog integration going nowadays?
As I mentioned in my article, Analog circuit designers are still waiting for Field Programmable Analog Arrays (FPAAs) as the "Holy Grail" to have a quick path to new semi-custom monolithic designs. In the custom and standard product world there are many devices with mixed signal capabilities coming out. I think that the Internet of Things (IoT) and a new term I just heard the “Industrial Internet of things “ will drive more analog integration. Moore’s law in the digital world is slowing down a bit but the Analog world will continue to see more integration.
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