Mike Nakahara
About Mike Nakahara
Mike Nakahara is a Senior Director of Digital Design Engineering at Impinj, with extensive experience in the technology sector, particularly in wireless development and consumer product design. He has held various leadership roles at Microsoft and other companies, focusing on engineering integration and graphics technology.
Current Role at Impinj
Mike Nakahara serves as the Senior Director of Digital Design Engineering at Impinj since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing digital design initiatives and leading engineering teams in the development of innovative solutions. His expertise in engineering integration and wireless IP networks contributes to the advancement of Impinj's product offerings.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Mike Nakahara has extensive experience at Microsoft, where he held several key positions. He worked as Director of Electrical Engineering from 2019 to 2023, and prior to that, he served as Principal System Architect for one year in 2017-2018. His tenure also includes roles as Director of Wireless Development for Xbox from 2013 to 2017, and Principal Program Manager for Xbox from 2009 to 2013. He began his Microsoft career as an OEM Program Manager in Microsoft Research from 2004 to 2007.
Professional Background in ASIC Development
Before his time at Microsoft, Mike Nakahara worked in various roles focused on ASIC development. He was the Director of ASIC/FPGA Development at NextComm from 2000 to 2003. He also held the position of Director of ASIC Development at Avocent from 2007 to 2009. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Senior ASIC Design Engineer at Cirrus Logic from 1995 to 1997.
Education and Expertise
Mike Nakahara studied at the University of Washington, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from 1984 to 1990 and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from 1990 to 1992. His educational background supports his expertise in engineering integration, wireless IP networks, and consumer product development, particularly in graphics and video accelerators.
Team Management and Collaboration Skills
Mike Nakahara has demonstrated experience in managing multi-disciplined teams and collaborating with both domestic and international vendors and partners. His leadership skills enable effective project execution and innovation in engineering design, contributing to successful product outcomes.