Ganesh Tekkatte
About Ganesh Tekkatte
Ganesh Tekkatte serves as the Director of Product Marketing at Synaptics Incorporated, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in product marketing and semiconductor IC management, having held various positions in notable companies over the past two decades.
Current Role at Synaptics
Ganesh Tekkatte serves as the Director of Product Marketing at Synaptics Incorporated, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product marketing strategies and initiatives within the company. His expertise in digital content protection and device security enhances Synaptics' product offerings. His tenure at Synaptics has built upon his previous experience within the organization, where he worked as a Senior Product Marketing Manager from 2019 to 2021.
Previous Experience in Marketing
Before joining Synaptics, Ganesh Tekkatte held the position of Director of Marketing at Megachips Corporation from 2014 to 2019. His responsibilities included managing marketing strategies and initiatives in the semiconductor industry. Prior to that, he worked at STMicroelectronics as a Senior Product Marketing Manager from 2008 to 2014 and at Genesis Microchip as a Product Marketing Manager from 2002 to 2008. His extensive background in marketing spans over two decades.
Educational Background
Ganesh Tekkatte has a comprehensive educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Mysore. He furthered his education by obtaining an Executive Certificate from the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University. Additionally, he completed the Product Management Program at the University of California, Berkeley, and a Certificate in Business Administration from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Technical Expertise
Ganesh Tekkatte possesses significant expertise in digital content protection and device security, particularly in HDCP and Root of Trust technologies. He has a deep understanding of high-speed audio-video interface technologies, including USB-C, Thunderbolt, DisplayPort, HDMI/DVI, Mipi, LVDS, and VGA. His skills also encompass pixel format conversion, enhancements, and the development of scalers and TV & Monitor SoCs. He is proficient in managing semiconductor IC products and customer projects from concept to production.
Career Foundation in Engineering
Ganesh Tekkatte began his career as a Senior Software Engineer at Robert Bosch, where he worked from 1995 to 1998. This role laid the foundation for his subsequent career in product marketing and management within the technology sector. His early experience in engineering contributed to his technical knowledge and understanding of the semiconductor industry.