Public engineering firm profile
Encore Semi Inc
La Jolla, CA
Expert Analog, Mixed-Signal and Digital Design Services
- Services
- 14
- Offices
- 1
- Leaders
- 5
- Founded
- 2011
Overview
Encore Semi provides specialized semiconductor design services to empower engineering teams with custom design, verification, and integration solutions. It assists clients in overcoming the complexities of semiconductor development, delivering efficient, high-quality designs that meet demanding time-to-market schedules. By combining deep technical expertise with advanced implementation methodology, the practice accelerates product design cycles from concept to silicon.
- Founded
- 2011
Services
Semiconductor Design Services
Delivering design capabilities across advanced nodes to streamline development from concept to silicon.
IP and Integration Engineering
Enhancing intellectual property preparation and integration for complex system architectures.
Specialized Engineering Solutions
Providing targeted engineering expertise for specialized markets, protocols, and regulatory standards.
Program Management Services
Providing structured management and milestone tracking to ensure predictable product delivery.
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Leadership
Behrooz Abdi
CEO
M.S.
Behrooz Abdi has over three decades of experience driving technological innovation and business growth. As the CEO of Encore Semi, he has been instrumental in positioning the practice as a premier provider of semiconductor design services. Abdi began his career with Motorola, where he spent 23 years in various leadership roles, ultimately serving as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Motorola's Mobile Devices Business. He also served as the CEO of InvenSense, a provider of MEMS sensor solutions, which achieved significant growth and went public under his leadership. He holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan.
Sri Ram
Director of Business Development
Sri Ram has over a decade of experience in engineering recruitment and client engagement in the semiconductor industry. With an engineering background and specialized recruiting expertise, he manages and leads recruiting teams to align talent with engineering partner needs.
Urban Jangren
VP of Engineering
M.S.
Urban Jangren brings extensive experience in semiconductor design, engineering, and leadership. As the VP of Engineering at Encore Semi, he oversees all engineering operations, including design methodologies, project execution, and team development. He began his career at Ericsson, playing a key role in the development of telecommunication systems. Before joining Encore Semi, he served as Senior Director of Engineering at Synopsys, leading global teams in the development of semiconductor IP and design automation tools. He holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm, Sweden.
Mario Lucarelli
VP of Business Development
B.B.A.
Mario Lucarelli has over three decades of experience in the semiconductor industry spanning ASIC and FPGA design, system architecture, and advanced technologies. As VP of Business Development, he is responsible for aligning technical roadmaps and ensuring the integration of advanced technologies into client projects. He holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration with a major in Marketing Management from Fairleigh Dickenson University.
Yanira Barahona
Director of Human Resources
B.S.
Yanira Barahona has over 10 years of experience in operational excellence, strategic planning, and business development. At Encore Semi, she is instrumental in shaping strategic direction and operational frameworks, overseeing daily operations to ensure the delivery of innovative service solutions. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from the University of Redlands.
Testimonials
My experience with Encore Semi has been nothing short of exceptional. From our initial consultation to the final delivery, their team demonstrated unparalleled professionalism, expertise, and dedication to our project. They not only met but exceeded our expectations in terms of quality and timeliness. Encore Semi's ability to understand our unique needs and provide tailored solutions truly set them apart.
Partnering with Encore Semi has been a transformative experience for our company. Their team brought a level of expertise and innovation that significantly enhanced our semiconductor design projects. They worked closely with us to understand our specific needs and delivered solutions that were both cutting-edge and cost-effective. The seamless integration of their designs into our products resulted in improved performance and efficiency, giving us a competitive edge in the market.
Working with Encore Semi on our EDA flow development and new design team setup was an outstanding experience. Their expertise was evident from day one, as they seamlessly integrated advanced EDA tools into our processes and established an efficient, robust design flow. They took full responsibility for bringing up our new design team, providing comprehensive training and support that empowered our engineers to hit the ground running.