Will Haylock
About Will Haylock
Will Haylock is a Staff Systems Engineer at Synaptics Incorporated, specializing in silicon evaluation and reference design development. He has extensive experience in electronics engineering, having previously worked at Adder Technology and Bamboo Systems Group.
Current Role at Synaptics
Will Haylock serves as a Staff Systems Engineer at Synaptics Incorporated, a position he has held since 2021. He works in the Cambridge office, specifically within the DisplayLink division. In this role, he focuses on developing reference designs and silicon evaluation boards for DisplayLink System on Chip (SoC) devices. His work involves technologies such as USB3, DisplayPort, HDMI, Ethernet, LPDDR, PCIE, and XGMAC.
Previous Experience at Adder Technology
Before joining Synaptics, Will Haylock worked at Adder Technology for 18 years, from 2001 to 2019. He held the position of Senior Electronics Engineer during his tenure in Cambridgeshire. His responsibilities included reviewing customer designs and testing silicon, with a particular emphasis on signal and power integrity.
Education and Qualifications
Will Haylock studied at The Open University, where he achieved a BSc Hons in Mathematics/Electronics from 1993 to 1997. He graduated with a 2:1 classification. Additionally, he completed a Post Graduate Management Certificate at The Open University from 1999 to 2000. He also attended Huntingdon Grammar School, where he completed his A-Levels.
Professional Development and Skills
Will Haylock has completed professional development courses at Oxford University, focusing on Advanced High-Speed Digital Design and EMI Troubleshooting. He is proficient in using advanced design tools such as Keysight ADS, SPICE, Orcad, and PADS PCB for electronics design. His expertise also includes reviewing customer designs and testing silicon.
Interests and Hobbies
Outside of his professional career, Will Haylock has personal interests that include motorcycles and electric guitars. These hobbies indicate a diverse range of activities beyond his engineering work, showcasing his varied interests.