Ep 15 – EDA and the Shift-Left with Mike Ellow – Part 2
Today we are bringing you the second part of our discussion with Mike Ellow, CEO of Siemens EDA. As we continue in our conversation Dale and I ask Mike about how companies can approach the integration of semiconductor development with other domains, why some companies are now looking into custom silicon development for their products, and how greater virtualization in design can help companies as they move forward into the future of software-defined products and systems.
In part 2 of the podcast we cover:
- The integration of software, electronics, and mechanical systems.
- Ongoing advancements in semiconductor technology.
- How digitalization can help increase development efficiency and reduce errors in development.
Mike Ellow – CEO, Siemens EDA
Mike Ellow is CEO, Siemens EDA, Siemens Digital Industries Software, a business unit of Siemens Digital
Industries. He leads Siemens EDA (formerly Mentor Graphics) Research and Development as well as EDA Global
Sales. Ellow has led Siemens EDA Sales since August 2014 and Siemens EDA ICS R&D since 2023. He brings 30
years of executive sales and technical management experience, along with a proven track record of building
strong sales and engineering teams while delivering positive, predictable results. These results are built on a foundation of focusing on customer success.
Ellow joined Mentor Graphics in March 2014 as part of the company’s acquisition of Berkeley Design Automation,
where he was Vice President of Worldwide Sales. Prior to that, he held various positions at Cadence Design
Systems, overseeing sales in North America, Europe, and India, culminating in the role of Corporate Vice
President, North American Sales. Prior to Cadence, he held management, marketing, and engineering positions in
a number of different industries. He started his career as an electrical engineer at Hughes Aircraft.
Ellow has a BSEE from Lehigh University, an MSEE from the University of Southern California, and an MBA from
California State University, Fullerton.
Dale Tutt – Vice President of Industry Strategy, Siemens Digital Industries Software
Dale Tutt is Vice President of Industry Strategy at Siemens Digital Industries Software. Dale leads a team of experts to develop and execute industry-specific product and marketing strategies in collaboration with the global product, sales, and business development teams. With over 5 years of experience in this role combined with extensive experience in the aerospace and defense industry, Dale has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing companies as they embark on their digital transformation journeys.
Conor Peick – Moderator
Conor Peick is a Marketing Professional helping to create forward-looking content for the Thought Leadership team at Siemens Digital Industries Software. Conor collaborates with seasoned industry experts and executives to produce podcasts, articles, blogs, and other forms of content focused on the trends and challenges companies face in the future, and the technologies that may provide solutions.
Conor Peick – Moderator
Conor Peick is a Marketing Professional helping to create forward-looking content for the Thought Leadership team at Siemens Digital Industries Software. Conor collaborates with seasoned industry experts and executives to produce podcasts, articles, blogs, and other forms of content focused on the trends and challenges companies face in the future, and the technologies that may provide solutions.
The Industry Forward Podcast with Dale Tutt
Welcome to the Industry Forward Podcast with Dale Tutt! Join Dale Tutt, Vice President of Industry Strategy at Siemens Digital Industries Software, and host Conor Peick to learn more about the trends, technologies, and opportunities affecting some of the largest and most important industries in the world. In each episode we will be joined by a seasoned expert to dive into the dynamic challenges and creative solutions being developed in a variety of industries to learn how companies are transforming for the future. These experts will tell us about everything from medical devices to heavy equipment and more and explain how each of these industries is approaching digitalization and the digital twin to overcome the hurdles they are facing.
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