Industry Council

RAMLab’s Industry Advisory Council comprises of a small group of highly accomplished experts from different domains in the IC industry.

They bring a vast & diverse set of expertise – and we consult with them on many different aspects such as research directions, student preparation & training, entrepreneurship, interview preparation, soft-skills, program management and work-life balance. They actively engage with students both in a group setting and 1:1 on a regular basis. They are a critical part of RAMLab’s goal of holisitic development of students, and we are grateful for their involvement and willingness to openly share their experiences.

Bio: Eric King is an Engineering Fellow for Cirrus Logic in Austin, Texas. He first joined Crystal Semiconductor/Cirrus Logic in 1994 as a digital designer working on digital to analog converters and codecs for professional and consumer audio. Joining RF Micro Devices (Qorvo) in 1998, he led the creation of the first mixed-signal design team at RFMD. This team architected and developed Wireless LAN chipsets and upon release of these products, he transitioned to a Director of Engineering role overseeing mixed-signal development including 802.11b/a/g/n chipsets and the development of CDMA transceivers. After a brief stint in a power startup, in 2008 Eric transitioned back to Cirrus to focus on mixed signal power solutions including power factor correction, TRIAC dimmable LED lighting, automotive audio amplifiers and boosted amplifiers for mobile solutions and well as battery management solutions for mobile devices. In 2017, he created the Systems Architecture team at Cirrus with a focus on creating innovative solutions for customer problems as well as diversifying product opportunities. Members of this team have continued to make significant contributions in fields such as audio amplifiers, inductive sensing, as well as Li-Ion battery management solutions including fuel gauges, chargers, and brownout prevention circuits. He is a member of the Cirrus Logic Patent Committee, and he currently holds 115 patents with multiple applications pending. Eric holds a BSEE from the University of Tennessee and a MSE from the University of Texas. Outside of work, he enjoys mentoring students from high school to graduate level as well as traveling and golfing.

Bio: Pending

Bio: Stacy Kalisz Johnson is a high energy marketing professional that knows how to remove roadblocks to drive business results.  Stacy has served in multiple capacities throughout her nearly 25 years at Keysight Technologies.  Stacy joined Keysight by way of a start-up-acquisition and works out of her home office in Phoenix, AZ. She has worked in applications engineering, product management, and in many marketing jobs.  Stacy has worked in semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging and software organizations. She is currently serving Keysight as a portfolio manager for Keysight’s electronic manufacturing test products. 

Stacy is a heart health advocate using her company, Red Inspired Fitness to help lead people to healthier and more fulfilling lives.  Stacy is the operations manager of a household of 3 athletic boys.  Stacy and her husband Rich enjoy travel and volunteering for the American Heart Association.         

Stacy holds a BS and MS in mechanical engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology and a Master Certificate in Project Management from George Washington University. 

Bio - pending