The PCB Blueprint: Expert Talk with Zach Peterson
Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are the foundation of all modern electronics, from laptops and controllers to cell phones, satellites, aircraft, and medical devices. In this event, we are excited to bring you insights from PCB industry expert Zach Peterson. Zach is renowned for his contributions to PCB design education through his multiple podcasts, the widely popular "1-Minute Design Reviews," and countless design-related videos on the Altium Academy YouTube channel.
In 2017, Zach founded Northwest Engineering Solutions, a technology consultancy that has since evolved into a leading hub for innovative design and manufacturing. His firm has served a diverse range of clients, including government agencies and major companies like Amazon.
Join us for an engaging one-hour session to deepen your understanding of PCB design, where Zach will share expert knowledge and practical tips. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry's top professionals.
Event Details:
- Date: October 29, 2024
- Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
- Platform: WebEx
Please register using the button below, and we look forward to seeing you there!
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- Date: 29 Oct 2024
- Time: 10:00 PM UTC to 11:00 PM UTC
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- Starts 10 October 2024 04:00 AM UTC
- Ends 29 October 2024 10:00 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Zach Peterson
Biography:
Zachariah Peterson(Zach Peterson) is a well-known researcher and electronics designer. In 2017, he founded Northwest Engineering Solutions as a technology consultancy and has since grown the company into an innovative design and manufacturing house for advanced electronic products.
He conducted his Applied Physics Ph.D. research in ZnO random laser theory and stability and his M.Sc. Physics research in chemisorptive sensors for environmental monitoring at Portland State University. He also received his MBA (Leadership & Finance) from Adams State University. His research work post-academia includes topics in laser theory, electronics and optoelectronics, finance, and evolutionary computing.
Currently, Zachariah works with the biggest brands in PCB design software and simulation, as well as innovative PCB manufacturers, bringing technological insights and foresight to their product development and digital marketing strategies. His goal is to help his clients remain competitive and show technical leadership in a quickly evolving technological landscape.
Professional highlights
- Over 10 years of experience as an applied scientist and researcher
- R&D experience includes transmission line analysis and parameter extraction, electromagnetics and lasing in random systems, metal oxide semiconductors, and radar systems
- 5 years of university teaching experience, 7 years industry instructional experience
- Published multiple peer-reviewed research articles and conference papers
- Authored 2500+ technical articles for ECAD/EDA software vendors and PCB manufacturing companies
- Co-inventor on four utility patents
- Reviewed and edited hundreds of papers in optics, materials science, machine learning/AI, electronics, and other topics
- Honorable mention in the leading column of Recent Advances in Statistical Optics and Plasmonics (Special Issue in Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417), MDPI, 2019)
- IEEE Photonics Society Member, IEEE Electronics Packaging Society Member, American Physical Society Member
- Winner of 2 Sigma Xi awards for outstanding research in optics
- Former voting member of INCITS Quantum Computing Technical Advisory Committee
- Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) Chairman, Portland Chapter
- Member of the IEEE P3196 Working Group, Standard for Port Interface Representing Photonic Signals Using SPICE-class Circuit Simulators
- Editorial Board Member of Interference Technology Magazine, published by Lectrix Group
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