Keith Lyons
About Keith Lyons
Keith Lyons serves as the Senior Principal Physical Design Lead at ON Semiconductor and has held a similar position at Intel Corporation since 2014. With extensive experience in physical design engineering, he has a strong track record in delivering production silicon across various products.
Work at Onsemi
Keith Lyons has served as Senior Principal Physical Design Lead at ON Semiconductor since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various integrated circuit (IC) physical design projects. His expertise in RTL to GDS processes contributes to the successful execution of these projects. Lyons has a proven track record of delivering production silicon for a diverse array of products, demonstrating his ability to meet project deadlines while ensuring high-quality outcomes.
Work at Intel Corporation
Keith Lyons has an extensive tenure at Intel Corporation, where he has worked since 2005. He initially joined as a Physical Design Engineer and transitioned to Senior Physical Design Engineer in 2014. His experience at Intel spans nearly a decade, during which he has developed skills in line management, planning, and reporting for IC physical design projects. His role involves collaborating with teams to deliver test chips and consumer products effectively.
Education and Expertise
Keith Lyons holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Plymouth. He completed his studies from 1991 to 1996. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in physical design engineering. Lyons is recognized for his expertise in RTL to GDS processes and has experience in various disciplines necessary for successful tape outs.
Professional Background
Before his current roles, Keith Lyons worked at Mitel as a Physical Design Engineer from 1998 to 2001 and at Zarlink Semiconductor from 2001 to 2005. His career began at Intel Corporation, where he worked from 2005 to 2014. Throughout his professional journey, he has consistently engaged in technically challenging roles, focusing on problem-solving and delivering working silicon.
Achievements in Physical Design Engineering
Keith Lyons has a proven record of delivering production silicon across a wide range of products. He is skilled in managing and leading IC physical design projects, ensuring that they meet deadlines and quality standards. His experience includes completing the delivery of test chips and consumer products in both small adaptable teams and large structured corporations, showcasing his versatility in various work environments.