Yair Kerner
About Yair Kerner
Yair Kerner is a Manager of Audio DSP at Synaptics, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in real-time DSP algorithms and has held various engineering and managerial roles at Conexant over a span of 15 years.
Current Role at Synaptics
Yair Kerner serves as the Manager of Audio DSP at Synaptics, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he oversees the development and implementation of audio digital signal processing technologies. His responsibilities include managing projects that focus on real-time DSP algorithms for audio signals, ensuring high-quality production standards are met. Kerner's expertise in software architecture design and real-time software implementation contributes to the advancement of Synaptics' audio solutions.
Previous Experience at Conexant
Before joining Synaptics, Yair Kerner worked at Conexant for over a decade in various capacities. He began as a DSP Engineer from 1997 to 2002, then progressed to Senior DSP Engineer from 2008 to 2015. He later took on the role of Manager, Audio DSP from 2015 to 2017. Throughout his tenure, he led multiple projects that successfully transitioned from initial research to customer deployment, emphasizing his ability to manage complex audio DSP initiatives.
Educational Background
Yair Kerner holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics, Engineering, Physics, and Communications from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. He furthered his education at the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, earning a Master of Science in Electronics Engineering from 1999 to 2004. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in audio DSP and real-time signal processing.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Yair Kerner possesses extensive technical skills in real-time software implementation, utilizing both fixed-point and floating-point C and C++ for various platforms. His proficiency in software architecture design is specifically tailored for real-time signal processing applications. Kerner's comprehensive approach to projects encompasses system-level design and intricate details, enabling him to lead initiatives from conception through to high-volume production.
Language Proficiency
Yair Kerner is fluent in both English and Hebrew, which enhances his ability to collaborate effectively in diverse team environments. His language skills facilitate communication across different teams and contribute to the successful execution of projects in multicultural settings.