Avi Keren
About Avi Keren
Avi Keren serves as the Head of Research and Development at Synaptics Israel, where he leads the development of advanced technologies including AI on the EDGE and Neural Processing Units. He has extensive experience in software development and R&D management, holding various leadership roles at DSP Group and Alvarion over his career.
Current Role at Synaptics
Avi Keren serves as the Head of Research and Development at Synaptics Israel, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development of the Neural Processing Unit subsystem and its peripherals. He leads initiatives focused on AI on the EDGE technology and manages the supportive software ecosystem, framework, and toolchain for R&D projects at Synaptics Israel. His leadership contributes to the advancement of Digital, RF, and Analog IP blocks for the company's System On a Chip components.
Experience at DSP Group
Avi Keren has a significant tenure at DSP Group, where he has held multiple leadership positions since 2006. He currently serves as Corporate Vice President, managing the HDMobile Division and as the Head of DSPG Software R&D and SmartVoice division. His roles have included responsibilities as Director of Software Development and CTO. Keren's experience at DSP Group spans various aspects of software development and research, reflecting his expertise in the field.
Previous Positions and Career Background
Before his current roles, Avi Keren worked at Alvarion as a Software Group Manager from 2002 to 2006 and at Elisra Electronic Systems as an R&D Engineer from 1982 to 1995. His early career laid the foundation for his extensive experience in research and development, particularly in software and systems engineering. Keren's diverse background has equipped him with a broad skill set applicable to his current responsibilities.
Education and Expertise
Avi Keren holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Tel Aviv University. His educational background supports his extensive experience in research and development, particularly in the areas of software engineering, neural networks, and machine learning algorithms. Keren's academic qualifications complement his practical experience in leading advanced technology projects.