Nicolas Monier
About Nicolas Monier
Nicolas Monier is a Manager of Analog Engineering at Lightmatter, with over 20 years of experience in integrated circuit design, particularly in analog and mixed-signal engineering. He has held various leadership roles in companies such as GenapSys, Silergy Corp, and Centillium Communications, demonstrating expertise in managing cross-functional teams and delivering innovative silicon programs.
Current Role at Lightmatter
Nicolas Monier serves as the Manager of Analog Engineering at Lightmatter, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of analog engineering projects. His expertise in leading cross-functional teams enables him to effectively manage the delivery of silicon programs and innovative devices to the market. Lightmatter is known for its focus on advanced technologies in the field of photonic computing.
Previous Experience at GenapSys
Prior to his current role, Nicolas Monier worked at GenapSys in various capacities. He served as Director of IC Design for 11 months in 2021, and held positions as Senior Manager and Associate Director of IC Design from 2019 to 2021. His tenure at GenapSys involved significant contributions to integrated circuit design, particularly in analog and mixed-signal engineering.
Background in Analog Design Engineering
Nicolas Monier has over 20 years of experience in integrated circuit design, specializing in analog and mixed-signal engineering. His career includes roles at several companies, such as Silergy Corp and Ikanos Communications, where he worked as a Principal Analog Design Engineer. His background encompasses block-level analog design, including expertise in Sensor Analog Front-End, A/D and D/A converters, amplifiers, filters, PLLs, DC-DC voltage regulators, and calibration circuits.
Education and Expertise in Micro-Electronics
Nicolas Monier studied at the Institut supérieur d'électronique et du numérique, where he earned a Master of Science in Micro-Electronics from 1994 to 1999. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his extensive career in integrated circuit design. He possesses skills in interfacing with multi-disciplinary groups, managing project schedules, resource requirements, and conducting design reviews.
Career History and Contributions
Throughout his career, Nicolas Monier has held various positions in the field of analog design engineering. He co-founded Gazelle Semiconductor and worked at Centillium Communications and Philips Semiconductors. His roles have included Staff Analog Design Engineer and Principal Analog Design Engineer, contributing to the development of innovative technologies and products in the semiconductor industry.