Chad

Does AI keep you up at night?  Do you wonder what your career will look like after it gets an extreme makeover by AI?  If so, come join us to hear how the adoption of high end simulation software changed the field of RF and microwave design in the 80’s and 90’s.  We will discuss the parallels between that and the adoption of AI into our jobs and rub our crystal ball to see how to make the most of it and position ourselves to win now and into the future.

Biography:

Chad Kidder received his BS and MS in electrical engineering from Texas A&M.  He is a licensed professional engineer in Texas.  Since his graduation he has worked for large and small businesses, a university and consulted.  His work has been primarily in microwaves, radar phased arrays, and embedded systems.  He currently works at Keysight Technologies as the Americas EDA Services Manager.  Chad is an active volunteer in IEEE, serving as the IEEE USA Conference Committee Chair, as the Region 6 (Western USA) Chapter Coordinator for the Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S), and as Chair of his local MTT-S Chapter.

Chad is married to the wonderful Melissa Kidder. They are the parents of four wonderful children.  He has served on community boards, founded a neighborhood association, and founded a Boy Scout troop.  Chad is passionate about helping others have the tools and knowledge to make the world a better place