Sylvia Spruytte
About Sylvia Spruytte
Sylvia Spruytte is the Manager of CoS Product Engineering at KYOCERA SLD Laser in Fremont, CA, where she has worked since 2017. She holds a Ph.D. in Material Science and Engineering from Stanford University and has over 15 years of experience in material science, electrical engineering, and applied physics.
Current Role at KYOCERA SLD Laser
Sylvia Spruytte serves as the Manager of CoS Product Engineering at KYOCERA SLD Laser in Fremont, CA. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the development and optimization of product engineering processes. Her role involves overseeing engineering projects and ensuring that product development aligns with company objectives.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to her current role, Sylvia Spruytte worked at several notable companies in engineering positions. She was a Senior Engineer at Aurrion, Inc. from 2015 to 2016, where she managed the III-V foundry. Following that, she held a similar role at Juniper Networks for six months in 2016 to 2017. Earlier in her career, she worked as an R&D Engineer at Pivotal Systems from 2003 to 2007 and as the Manager of Baseline Process and Yield at Alta Devices from 2010 to 2015.
Educational Background
Sylvia Spruytte has an extensive educational background in engineering and material science. She earned her Ph.D. in Material Science and Engineering from Stanford University, studying from 1995 to 2001. Additionally, she holds a Master of Science in Material Science from KU Leuven, completed from 1990 to 1995. She also obtained a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University from 1997 to 1998.
Expertise in Thin Film Deposition and Characterization Techniques
Sylvia Spruytte possesses expertise in thin film deposition process design, utilizing various techniques such as chemical bath deposition (CBD), electro-plating, evaporation, metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD), and sputtering. She is also experienced in advanced characterization techniques, including atomic force microscopy (AFM), ellipsometry, Hall effect measurements, inductively coupled plasma (ICP), photoluminescence (PL), and several others.
Certifications and Specializations
Sylvia Spruytte holds a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, which signifies her proficiency in manufacturing optimization. Her specialization includes device design and optimization for III-V, II-VI, and IV materials, with a focus on applications in photovoltaic, electronic, and opto-electronic fields. She has contributed to successful funding rounds for early-stage start-ups, showcasing her impact in the engineering and technology sectors.