Ian Parr
About Ian Parr
Ian Parr is a Product Digital Design Manager at onsemi, with extensive experience in project reporting and planning. He has a strong background in RTL design and digital circuit development, particularly in CMOS image sensors for automotive and ADAS markets.
Current Role at Onsemi
Ian Parr serves as the Product Digital Design Manager at onsemi, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing design support for customers on legacy products, ensuring their satisfaction and maintaining product performance. His work involves managing the entire project lifecycle from product concept to silicon validation and preparation for mass production. His expertise in project reporting and planning contributes to the efficient and effective completion of projects.
Previous Experience at Micron Europe
Before joining onsemi, Ian Parr worked at Micron Europe as a Principal Engineer from 2006 to 2008. During his two-year tenure in Bracknell, Berkshire, UK, he gained valuable experience that contributed to his technical skills and project management capabilities. His role involved critical responsibilities that laid the foundation for his later positions in the industry.
Career at Aptina and Micron Technology
Ian Parr held the position of Senior Member, Technical Staff at Aptina from 2008 to 2013, where he worked for five years in Bracknell, Berkshire, UK. Following this, he continued his career at Micron Technology from 2013 to 2016, also as a Senior Member, Technical Staff. His experiences in these roles further developed his expertise in digital design and project management within the semiconductor industry.
Background in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Ian Parr studied Electrical and Electronic Engineering at City, University of London, where he earned a BSc Hons from 1985 to 1988. This academic background provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various technical roles within the semiconductor field.
Expertise in Digital Circuit Development
Ian Parr possesses a strong background in RTL design and digital circuit development, with a particular focus on CMOS image sensors for the automotive and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) markets. His high level of competence in design and implementation processes and tools has significantly contributed to the success of the design teams he has been part of throughout his career.