Brian Graff
About Brian Graff
Brian Graff is a Business Development Manager at NI (National Instruments) in San Diego, California, with extensive experience in product strategy and operations within the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing sectors.
Current Position at NI (National Instruments)
Brian Graff is currently serving as a Business Development Manager at NI (National Instruments) in San Diego, California. He has been with the company since July 2020, leveraging his extensive background in business development and market-driven solutions to drive growth and innovation within the organization.
Previous Experience at OptimalPlus
Brian worked at OptimalPlus as a Product Manager from 2016 to 2020. During his four-year tenure, he was responsible for managing and developing products tailored to meet the needs of the global semiconductor and electronics manufacturing markets. His role focused on creating market-driven solutions and improving product performance to enhance customer satisfaction.
Experience at PDF Solutions
Brian served as a Product Manager at PDF Solutions from 2015 to 2016. In his one-year role in San Diego, California, he contributed to the development and management of software products for the semiconductor industry. His work involved strategizing product implementation to meet market demands and ensure product reliability.
Background in Engineering and Product Management
Throughout his career, Brian Graff has held various influential roles in engineering and product management. He worked as a Product Manager at Syntricity for four years and served as Product Engineering Director at SMSC for five years. He also worked as a Quality Engineering Manager at ON Semiconductor for 11 months, and held engineering and management roles at LSI, an Avago Technologies Company, for six years. His career began as a Process Engineer at NEC Electronics USA, where he worked for four years.
Educational Background
Brian Graff holds a Master’s Degree in Technology Management from Oregon Health & Science University. He also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Washington. His academic background has provided him with a strong foundation in both technology management and chemical engineering, contributing to his expertise in microelectronics, software, and firmware development.