Debajyoti Pal
About Debajyoti Pal
Debajyoti Pal is the General Manager of Automotive SerDes at onsemi, with a career spanning several leadership roles in engineering and technology across multiple companies. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University and has over 600 patents, reflecting his significant contributions to technological innovation.
Work at Onsemi
Debajyoti Pal currently serves as the General Manager of Automotive SerDes at Onsemi. He has held this position since 2023, working on-site in San Jose, California. In this role, he oversees the development and management of automotive SerDes technology, contributing to advancements in the automotive semiconductor industry.
Education and Expertise
Debajyoti Pal holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, where he studied under Professor Thomas Kailath. He also earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Washington State University and a Bachelor of Technology (Hons.) in Electronics and Electrical Communications Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive work in technology and engineering.
Background
Debajyoti Pal has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. He began his career at Intel Corporation as a Senior Engineer and has since held positions at notable organizations such as AT&T Bell Laboratories, Qualcomm, and Cadence Design Systems. His experience spans engineering, technology leadership, and venture capital, with a focus on semiconductor and communication technologies.
Achievements
Debajyoti Pal has made significant contributions to the field of technology, holding over 600 patents in his portfolio. He co-founded Excess Bandwidth Corp., which was a pioneer in DSL chipsets and was acquired for $315 million. He was elected as an IEEE Fellow in 2002 for his contributions to digital communications and has authored over 20 technical papers, enhancing the academic and professional discourse in his area of expertise.
Previous Employment History
Throughout his career, Debajyoti Pal has held various leadership positions in technology and engineering. He served as VP Engineering at Virata/GlobespanVirata, Chief Scientist and CTO at Cadence Design Systems, and CTO at Tallwood Venture Capital. His roles have involved managing large teams and leading engineering projects across multiple locations, including California, New Jersey, and Bangalore, India.