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Join the conversation shaping the future of FPGA technology! Embedded Computing Design presents an exclusive live roundtable series, bringing together industry leaders to explore where FPGA technology is headed, its groundbreaking applications, and how businesses can leverage its potential to stay ahead.
In this series, you'll see strategic and tactical discussions at the highest levels about how FPGAs are contributing to embedded computing advancements and streamlining the way embedded designs acheive computing goals.
Join the conversation shaping the future of FPGA technology! Embedded Computing Design presents an exclusive live roundtable series, bringing together industry leaders to explore where FPGA technology is headed, its groundbreaking applications, and how businesses can leverage its potential to stay ahead.
In this series, you'll see strategic and tactical discussions at the highest levels about how FPGAs are contributing to embedded computing advancements and streamlining the way embedded designs acheive computing goals.
Tue, Dec. 02, 2025 · 8:00 am (PST)
Co-founder and CEO of Pantherun
Srinivas, CEO of Pantherun, brings a wealth of experience in cybersecurity, embedded product design, and high-throughput communication, with a career spanning over two decades in the semiconductor and tech industries. A computer science graduate, he began as an ASIC design engineer in the United States, gaining deep technical expertise that fueled his focus on creating secure, high-performance solutions.
Srinivas has successfully built and led two organizations dedicated to networking, consumer, and automotive sectors, holding leadership roles, including CEO, in companies that grew to over 600 employees and served clients in more than 40 countries. His expertise in designing secure, high-speed communication systems and embedded products has made him a recognized leader in industrial networking and cybersecurity.
In 2019, Srinivas co-founded Pantherun with a mission to advance encrypted data communication for edge computing, reinforcing his commitment to cybersecurity innovation. His leadership at Pantherun continues his track record of delivering secure, cutting-edge solutions for mission-critical applications in a constantly evolving digital landscape.
Srinivas has successfully built and led two organizations dedicated to networking, consumer, and automotive sectors, holding leadership roles, including CEO, in companies that grew to over 600 employees and served clients in more than 40 countries. His expertise in designing secure, high-speed communication systems and embedded products has made him a recognized leader in industrial networking and cybersecurity.
In 2019, Srinivas co-founded Pantherun with a mission to advance encrypted data communication for edge computing, reinforcing his commitment to cybersecurity innovation. His leadership at Pantherun continues his track record of delivering secure, cutting-edge solutions for mission-critical applications in a constantly evolving digital landscape.
Country Manager for Embedded Group at AMD
Rohith Gopalakrishna is a seasoned Semiconductor professional with more than 18 years of experience. He is currently the Country Manager for Embedded Group at AMD India, Largest Fabless Semiconductor company in the World. In his current role he is responsible for all of AMD’s Embedded Business in India which includes CPU, GPU, FPGAs and SoC across diverse vertical markets like Aerospace & Defense, Industrial, Automotive, 5G, Datacenter etc. He is also responsible for Partnership program, Start-up Incubation & University Programs at AMD India. Rohith joined Xilinx (now part of AMD) in 2015 & is an active member of IESA (Indian Electronics & Semiconductor Association) and is closely involved in several Govt. initiatives like Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge, SMDP and TSDSI India 5G Initiative etc. Prior to this role, he worked at Texas Instruments US, India from 2007-2015 in several roles in Application Engineering & Business management. Rohith received an Executive Management Degree from IIM Kozhikode and a bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from PESIT, Bangalore. Rohith is an avid Volleyball player, Long distance cyclist and Classical Carnatic musician.
Thu, Nov. 20, 2025 · 8:00 am (PST)
Embedded and Memory Product Manager, Altera
As an Embedded Software and Memory Product Manager, Shreya leads the marketing strategy and messaging for Altera's processor and peripheral IP portfolio, including RISC-V, ARM IP, and their embedded development suites, Visual Designer Studio system integration tool, and memory IP solutions. She is also an Altera University Program Ambassador, who is passionate about strengthening relationships with universities by supporting students and faculty through academic collaborations. Her prior experience includes work as an SoC FPGA architect.
CEO of Ashling
Hugh O’Keeffe is CEO of Ashling and has spent over three decades working on embedded systems and development tools, including Ashling’s RiscFree™, a customizable SDK that supports creation, compilation, build, debug, test, and validation across pre- and post-silicon workflows for SoCs, FPGAs, and AI silicon. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Software from the University of Limerick.
Thu, Oct. 16, 2025 · 11:00 am (PDT)
Director of Segment Marketing, Lattice Semiconductor
Hussein Osman is a semiconductor industry veteran, with 20+ years’ experience bringing multiple new technologies to market. Over the past 5 years he has been leading the sensAI solution development and go to market at Lattice semiconductor. Hussein is interested in creating usable and high-performance AI applications with a personal focus on medical electronics. Mr. Osman received his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo.
Founder, tinyVision.ai
Venkat is a seasoned engineer with deep expertise in IoT system design and implementation. He is the founder of tinyVision.ai Inc., a hardware and system design consulting company. Prior to that, he served as Director of Engineering at Qualcomm. Venkat holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Cincinnati and a bachelor’s degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. He is also the inventor or co‑inventor on more than 40 issued patents.
Wed, Sep. 10, 2025 · 11:00 am (PDT)
President & COO, Opal Kelly
Steve Johnson brings over four decades of experience in product design, development, and executive management within the technology sector. Currently serving as President and COO of Opal Kelly, a leading provider of FPGA integration modules, Steve oversees the company's strategic growth and operational excellence.
Prior to this role, he spent a decade leading Digilent, a subsidiary of National Instruments, where he managed all facets of the business; including product and technology strategy, manufacturing, sales, marketing, and R&D. His tenure at Digilent was marked by successful team building, financial stewardship, and active involvement in multiple acquisitions from identification to integration.
Steve also played a pivotal role in advancing NI’s academic programs and fostering key industry partnerships with companies such as Xilinx, Analog Devices, and Texas Instruments. Additionally, he contributes to the engineering education community as a member of the Industry Advisory Council for ECEDHA.
Prior to this role, he spent a decade leading Digilent, a subsidiary of National Instruments, where he managed all facets of the business; including product and technology strategy, manufacturing, sales, marketing, and R&D. His tenure at Digilent was marked by successful team building, financial stewardship, and active involvement in multiple acquisitions from identification to integration.
Steve also played a pivotal role in advancing NI’s academic programs and fostering key industry partnerships with companies such as Xilinx, Analog Devices, and Texas Instruments. Additionally, he contributes to the engineering education community as a member of the Industry Advisory Council for ECEDHA.
Founder & CTO, Opal Kelly
Jake Janovetz is the Chief Technology Officer and founder of Opal Kelly, a company pioneering modular FPGA integration systems that streamline the development process from prototype to production. Since founding the company in 2004, Jake has led the design of hardware and software solutions that empower engineers to rapidly deploy FPGA-based systems without reinventing low-level interfaces.
Opal Kelly’s products uniquely combine powerful FPGA hardware with the FrontPanel SDK—a robust software interface that simplifies communication between host applications and FPGA logic. The company also created the SYZYGY standard, a modern, high-performance interconnect for FPGA peripherals. This integrated approach reduces development friction, accelerates time-to-market, and supports scalable deployment across research, industrial, and commercial applications.
Jake holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He is also the founder of Aligni, a cloud-based platform for component management and inventory control, and an investor with the Oregon Venture Fund.
Opal Kelly’s products uniquely combine powerful FPGA hardware with the FrontPanel SDK—a robust software interface that simplifies communication between host applications and FPGA logic. The company also created the SYZYGY standard, a modern, high-performance interconnect for FPGA peripherals. This integrated approach reduces development friction, accelerates time-to-market, and supports scalable deployment across research, industrial, and commercial applications.
Jake holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He is also the founder of Aligni, a cloud-based platform for component management and inventory control, and an investor with the Oregon Venture Fund.
Thu, Aug. 28, 2025 · 11:00 am (PDT)
Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, Frontgrade
Lorne Graves serves as Chief Technology Officer, leading the creation, execution, and evaluation of the company’s technology roadmap, with a direct focus on driving the product vision and growth strategy. Prior to Frontgrade, Lorne was Chief Technologist at Spectrum Control and Chief Technology Officer at Abaco Systems, both leading technology companies supporting the aerospace, defense, and commercial industries. He began his career with Mercury Systems as an Engineering Manager and ultimately advanced to become Chief Technologist. Lorne holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alabama, Huntsville.
Chief Scientist at Caliola
Tom Halford is Chief Scientist and Co-Founder at Caliola, a Woman-Owned Small Business headquartered in Colorado Springs that powers our Nation’s most mission-critical communications. He is a “full stack” communication systems engineer whose research spans all theoretical and practical aspects of secure and resilient communications. At Caliola, Dr. Halford leads a team specializing in waveform design, military satellite communications, modernized High Frequency radio, automated communications and mission planning, and secure networking.
Thu, Jun. 26, 2025 · 8:00 am (PDT)
Sr. Director of Silicon Product Management and Marketing for Altera Corporation
Lux Joshi is a Sr. Director of Silicon Product Management and Marketing for Altera Corporation. He leads the go-to-market strategy and new product introduction for Altera’s Agilex FPGA and SoC portfolio. Lux has over 20 years of experience in the electronics industry, including over 13 years of experience with Altera. Prior to joining Altera, Lux held multiple roles in product development engineering for high-speed communications test equipment, covering end-to-end product design, including hardware design, validation, and manufacturing, and served as senior technical lead for multiple industry-leading products. Lux holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University, a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, and co-authored 3 patents in high-speed RF and digital design.
Sr. Managing Director at Terasic Inc.
Liz Chen is the Sr. Managing Director at Terasic Inc., leading global strategy for FPGA solutions. With over a decade of collaboration with Altera, she has brought to life some of the industry’s most recognized FPGA devkits—from Cyclone V and Stratix 10 to the latest Agilex 3, 5, and 7 series. Liz continues to drive Terasic’s global success across both low-cost and high-performance markets.
