Charles Knapp
About Charles Knapp
Charles Knapp is a Principal Field Applications Engineer at NI (National Instruments) in Southern California, specializing in mmWave Over-the-air testing for wireless transceivers.
Professional Role at NI (National Instruments)
Charles Knapp serves as Principal Field Applications Engineer at NI (National Instruments) in Southern California. In this role, he combines technical expertise in instrumentation and software with skills in facilitation, collaboration, and mentoring. His work focuses on achieving effective customer outcomes in a rapidly changing and competitive industry.
Previous Roles at National Instruments
Charles Knapp has held multiple roles at National Instruments. From 2010 to 2014, he was a Field Architect. Prior to that, he was the Business Development Manager for Autonomous Systems and Robotics from 2008 to 2010 and served as Sr. District Sales Manager from 2005 to 2008. Knapp began his career at National Instruments as a District Sales Manager from 2001 to 2005 and was a Field Sales Engineer from 1998 to 2001.
Earlier Career Positions
Before his extensive career at National Instruments, Charles Knapp worked as a Research Scientist at Honeywell from 1988 to 1996. He also held various leadership and coaching roles, including Volunteer Robotics Coach at Corona Norco Unified School District from 2009 to 2010 and President of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of AUVSI (Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International) from 2009 to 2010.
Educational Background
Charles Knapp holds an MS in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University, where he studied from 1985 to 1988. He also earned a BS in Engineering-Physics from Pacific Lutheran University, graduating in 1985. This extensive educational foundation has supported his specialization in advanced technical fields, contributing to his expertise in areas such as mmWave over-the-air testing for wireless transceivers.
Specialization and Technical Expertise
Charles Knapp is known for his specialization in mmWave over-the-air testing for wireless transceivers. His technical expertise spans across instrumentation and software, and he is skilled in facilitating collaboration and mentoring within technical teams. His professional focus is on delivering effective outcomes for customers in complex, competitive environments.