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Chetan Kopalle

Summary

Dynamic Senior Applications Engineer with Teledyne LeCroy, specializing in USB protocol standards and technical support. Proven track record in driving product adoption and customer satisfaction through expert knowledge and effective communication. Skilled in technical documentation and troubleshooting, fostering collaboration across teams to enhance product development and marketing strategies.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Applications Engineer

Teledyne LeCroy
Milpitas
04.2025 - Current
  • Spearheaded international technical support for the USB Protocol Analyzer product line, ensuring high customer satisfaction and product adoption.
  • Provide customers and colleagues with expert knowledge of USB protocol test equipment and specifications (USB 2, 3.2, 4, Type-C, PD, and Alt Modes).
  • Engineered outbound marketing, training, and support materials, including white papers, and videos.
  • Documented bug fixes, feature requests, and other changes made during development cycles.
  • Drove industry standards by participating in USB-IF and VESA working groups, collaborating with external entities to support evolution of USB protocol and testing.
  • Delivered customer feedback to marketing, sales, and engineering teams to identify trends, guide program priorities, and address major customer issues.

Applications Engineer

Teledyne LeCroy
11.2021 - 04.2025

Field Associate

Got Light
San Francisco
04.2019 - 12.2022
  • Performed technical production tasks as A/V engineer/technician across multiple live event categories
  • Installed and operated lighting, audio, video, and power distribution equipment
  • Improvised lighting designs when on-site conditions conflicted with design
  • Oversaw on-site crew functions during course of show

Theatre Technician

Sunnyvale Theatre
Sunnyvale
01.2020 - 11.2022
  • Provided production technology support for live theater performances and city events
  • Updated hardware/software infrastructure for A/V, lighting, and network systems
  • Communicated with rental clients to specify and deliver technical production needs
  • Expertly programmed advanced lighting consoles and proficiently operated both analog and digital audio systems to achieve desired artistic and technical outcomes.

Operations Manager

Professor Oak Productions
Cupertino
08.2018 - 05.2022
  • Designed, engineered, and implemented AV/Lighting systems for events
  • Delivered A/V consulting for live musical performances and private events.
  • Drafted technical plots, managed inventory and crew
  • Coordinated equipment rentals and show logistics with clients and other vendors

Education

B.A. - Film and Media Studies

University of California
Santa Barbara
01.2018

Skills

  • Data protocols and standards: USB, DisplayPort, HDMI, AVoIP, etc
  • Standards development
  • Programming languages: Java, Python, and product-specific languages
  • Technical analysis, troubleshooting, and debugging
  • Management tools: Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Salesforce, Jira, and Slack
  • Hardware testing with standard lab equipment
  • Technical documentation
  • Product marketing

Timeline

Senior Applications Engineer

Teledyne LeCroy
04.2025 - Current

Applications Engineer

Teledyne LeCroy
11.2021 - 04.2025

Theatre Technician

Sunnyvale Theatre
01.2020 - 11.2022

Field Associate

Got Light
04.2019 - 12.2022

Operations Manager

Professor Oak Productions
08.2018 - 05.2022

B.A. - Film and Media Studies

University of California

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