Mike Heelan
About Mike Heelan
Mike Heelan is a Test Development Engineer at ON Semiconductor, with over 20 years of experience in the wireless and telecommunications industries. He has held various engineering roles at companies such as Dell and KOSTAL Ireland GmbH, and possesses expertise in technical project management and wireless technologies.
Work at ON Semiconductor
Mike Heelan currently serves as a Test Development Engineer at ON Semiconductor, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland, he is involved in managing strategic engineering projects. His role focuses on leveraging his extensive expertise in product development lifecycle to enhance testing processes and system validation designs.
Previous Experience at Dell
Mike Heelan has a significant history with Dell, where he worked in various capacities from 1998 to 2016. Initially, he served as a Wireless Engineer for 11 years, followed by roles as Mobile Broadband Lead Engineer and Mobile Broadband Principal Engineer. During his tenure at Dell, he managed strategic engineering projects and contributed to product development lifecycle improvements.
Career at KOSTAL Ireland GmbH
Before joining ON Semiconductor, Mike worked at KOSTAL Ireland GmbH as a Test & Development Engineer from 2016 to 2021. His responsibilities included designing development processes and system validation designs, which contributed to the company's engineering capabilities in Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick, Ireland.
Educational Background
Mike Heelan studied Computer Engineering at the University of Limerick, earning his degree from 1987 to 1990. He later pursued a Master's degree in Telecommunications at the University of Technology, Sydney, from 1996 to 1998. Additionally, he achieved a Specialist Diploma in Embedded Systems Engineering from the University of Limerick in 2021.
Expertise in Telecommunications and Wireless Technologies
With over 20 years of experience in the wireless, telecommunications, and computer industries, Mike Heelan specializes in wireless technologies such as LTE-A, LTE, HSPA+, GPRS, GSM, WiFi, and Bluetooth. His expertise extends to technical project management and test system design, where he has successfully resolved complex technical issues through analytical thinking and problem-solving.