Mike Chandler
About Mike Chandler
Mike Chandler is a co-founder of VeriFast Technologies and the founder and president of ASICSoft, with over 17 years of experience in the industry. He has led diverse engineering teams and developed cloud-based ASIC verification training programs while also founding significant LinkedIn groups in the field.
Work at VeriFast
Mike Chandler serves as Co-founder of VeriFast Technologies, a company that specializes in ASIC verification solutions. Since its inception in 2011, he has played a pivotal role in establishing the company as a strategic partner with Siemens Mentor Graphics, recognized as a QuestaSim Vanguard Partner. Under his leadership, VeriFast Technologies has developed innovative cloud-based ASIC Verification Training programs, including JumpStart Verification, BootCamp SystemVerilog, and BootCamp UVM. Chandler leads a diverse engineering team, which includes members from India, Vietnam, Brazil, and the Middle East, fostering a collaborative environment across different regions.
Current Role at ASICSoft
In addition to his role at VeriFast Technologies, Mike Chandler is the Founder and President of ASICSoft, a position he has held since 2007. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, ASICSoft focuses on providing solutions in the ASIC and embedded systems domain. Chandler's extensive experience in this field has contributed to the company's growth and reputation within the industry over the past 17 years.
Education and Expertise
Mike Chandler earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from California State University-Sacramento, where he studied from 1991 to 1994. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in business principles, which he applies in his entrepreneurial ventures. His expertise spans ASIC verification and embedded systems, supported by his leadership roles in both VeriFast Technologies and ASICSoft.
Professional Networking Initiatives
Chandler is recognized for founding the largest ASIC and Embedded Systems groups on LinkedIn, which have grown to include 60,000 and 50,000 members respectively. These groups serve as platforms for professionals in the industry to connect, share knowledge, and discuss trends, reflecting Chandler's commitment to fostering community and collaboration within the engineering sector.