David Cohen
About David Cohen
David Cohen serves as the Sr. Director of Marketing and Sales at Silicon Motion and has over 25 years of experience in the technology sector, including significant roles at companies like Broadcom and Actiontec Electronics. He is also a co-founder and chairman of the Wi-Fi Alliance, where he has led initiatives in wireless security protocols.
Current Role at Silicon Motion
David Cohen serves as the Sr. Director of Marketing and Sales at Silicon Motion, a position he has held since 2013. In this role, he focuses on building a new IoT business initiative centered around low power Wi-Fi System on Chips (SoCs) for smart home and commercial IoT applications. His extensive experience in marketing and product management contributes to the company's strategic direction in the rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Product Management
Cohen has a diverse background in marketing and product management across several technology companies. He worked at Broadcom as a Senior Product Marketing Manager from 2003 to 2007 and held the position of Director of Wireless Product Management and Strategy at Actiontec Electronics from 2001 to 2003. His career also includes roles at GainSpan, Quantenna Communications, California Eastern Laboratories, and Trapeze Networks, where he contributed to various marketing and product initiatives.
Education and Expertise
David Cohen holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business with a focus on Marketing from Tulane University's A.B. Freeman School of Business. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Chicago, where he studied Marketing, Finance, and Statistics. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in marketing strategies and product management within the technology sector.
Leadership Roles and Contributions
Cohen has held significant leadership roles within the Wi-Fi Alliance since 1999, where he is a Co-Founder and serves as Chairman of the Security Committee and Chair of the IoT Connected Home Group. He led the introduction of WPA and WPA2 security protocols to the market, earning recognition for his contributions. His leadership has been acknowledged with multiple awards, including the Quality of Service Award and the Outstanding Leadership award from the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Notable Achievements
Throughout his career, David Cohen has received several accolades for his contributions to the technology industry. He was named Co-Person of the Year by Mobile Computing and Communications Magazine and has been recognized for his leadership in developing wireless technologies. His work in consulting for Dust Networks focused on ZigBee/802.15.4 low power wireless sensor networking, showcasing his expertise in emerging technologies.