Rafael (Rafi) Fried

Rafael (Rafi) Fried is a seasoned executive currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Engineering at a startup in stealth mode. He has a strong background in various technical domains, including wireless and RF chip design, system design, microcontrollers (MCUs), digital signal processors (DSPs), and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) algorithms.

Education and Academic Background

Rafi Fried holds five academic degrees:

• PhD in Low Power Design from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
• MS in Computer Science with a focus on AI/ML and Quantum Computation from Johns Hopkins University
• MSc and BSc in Electrical Engineering from Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
• BA in Physics from Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

Professional Experience

Fried has held several prominent positions throughout his career:

• SVP Engineering at a Startup in Stealth (2021 - Present)
• EVP of Product Development at WaterGuru (2016 - 2021)
• VP of Engineering at Atmel Corporation (2013 - 2016)
• Senior VP and GM Wireless at Integration Associates (2005 - 2008)
• General Manager Wireless at Silicon Labs (2008 - 2011)
• He has also worked as a researcher at EPFL and held various roles at DSP Group and National Semiconductor.

His experience spans both startups and established companies, showcasing his versatility and leadership in the tech industry.1