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Michael Strittmatter

Prosper,Tx

Summary

40+ years IC Packaging and Engineering experience, 15 yrs. Semiconductor Equipment, Materials, and Contract IC Assembly Sales experience. Strong strategic-planning, and people-management skills.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Sales Manager

QP Technologies
07.2024 - Current
  • Expanded market share within the region by identifying growth opportunities and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies, and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
  • Increased regional sales by implementing strategic marketing plans and nurturing key client relationships.
  • Developed a successful sales team through rigorous coaching, performance management, and ongoing training.

Sales Engineer

QP Technologies
03.2021 - Current
  • Sales support covering SW USA, SE Asia for new and existing Semiconductor assembly business.
  • Developed new business with OEM, Universities, and start up companies.

Sales Engineer

QP Technologies
03.2021 - Current
  • Sales support covering SW USA, SE Asia for new and existing Semiconductor assembly business.
  • Developed new business with OEM, Universities, and start up companies.

President

SDS Technology Inc.
01.2009 - Current
  • Company Overview: S-Corporation setup for the purpose of representing and selling semiconductor equipment and materials to customers.
  • Main customers are Texas Instruments, Broadcom, Micron, Avago, Qorvo, Finisar, Cirrus Logic.
  • Generated $5kk/yr. in sales of injection molded trays to various OSATs in Asia.
  • S-Corporation setup for the purpose of representing and selling semiconductor equipment and materials to customers.

President

SDS Technology Inc.
01.2009 - Current
  • Company Overview: S-Corporation setup for the purpose of representing and selling semiconductor equipment and materials to customers.
  • Main customers are Texas Instruments, Broadcom, Micron, Avago, Qorvo, Finisar, Cirrus Logic.
  • Generated $5kk/yr. in sales of injection molded trays to various OSATs in Asia.
  • S-Corporation setup for the purpose of representing and selling semiconductor equipment and materials to customers.

Sales Director for Existing and New Business Development

Carsem Semiconductor
10.2016 - 12.2017
  • Supported existing customers for IC assembly and test in Dallas and Austin, Texas.
  • Responsible for generating new business with existing customers.
  • Brought new start up customers online, and reestablished business relationships with previous customers no longer engaged with Carsem.

Sales Director for Existing and New Business Development

Carsem Semiconductor
10.2016 - 12.2017
  • Supported existing customers for IC assembly and test in Dallas and Austin, Texas.
  • Responsible for generating new business with existing customers.
  • Brought new start up customers online, and reestablished business relationships with previous customers no longer engaged with Carsem.

Sales Account Manager

Sales and Service Inc.
10.2013 - 10.2016
  • Equipment and material sales for the Semiconductor industry.
  • Principles include ATI wafer inspection, Designer Molecules bismaleimide coating, Rokko lead frames, Titan test contactors, Galden fluids.

Sales Account Manager

Sales and Service Inc.
10.2013 - 10.2016
  • Equipment and material sales for the Semiconductor industry.
  • Principles include ATI wafer inspection, Designer Molecules bismaleimide coating, Rokko lead frames, Titan test contactors, Galden fluids.

Sales Account Manager

Semitex Technical Consultants
02.2009 - 10.2013
  • Company Overview: Texas
  • Equipment and material sales for the Semiconductor industry.
  • Principles include Camtek Wafer Inspection, Phoenix/GE x-ray systems, Semicaps, Signatone Probers, and Johnstech Test contactors.
  • Sold $6kk in AOI capital equipment to various assembly sites.
  • Texas

Sales Account Manager

Semitex Technical Consultants
02.2009 - 10.2013
  • Company Overview: Texas
  • Equipment and material sales for the Semiconductor industry.
  • Principles include Camtek Wafer Inspection, Phoenix/GE x-ray systems, Semicaps, Signatone Probers, and Johnstech Test contactors.
  • Sold $6kk in AOI capital equipment to various assembly sites.
  • Texas

Sr. Engineering Manager

Dallas Semiconductor/Maxim
10.1989 - 02.2009
  • Company Overview: Dallas, Texas
  • Led an engineering team responsible for IC package development including lithium battery backed modules, SIP, SOP, BGA, WLCSP, Discrete.
  • Sustaining engineering for all IC assembly processes including yield improvements.
  • Managed 13 different OSAT companies in South East Asia performing quarterly reviews and implementing new packages and processes.
  • Co-author on several IC packaging patents.
  • Managed assembly supplier relationships, including supplier selection, and issue resolution.
  • Conducted quarterly scorecard reviews with assembly suppliers.
  • Analyzed supplier needs and developed supplier negotiation and engagement strategies.
  • Diversified experience covering business development, strategy and product management, as well as engineering.
  • Worked with design teams regarding strategic near and long-term improvement initiatives for multiple IP.
  • Dallas, Texas

Sr. Engineering Manager

Dallas Semiconductor/Maxim
10.1989 - 02.2009
  • Company Overview: Dallas, Texas
  • Led an engineering team responsible for IC package development including lithium battery backed modules, SIP, SOP, BGA, WLCSP, Discrete.
  • Sustaining engineering for all IC assembly processes including yield improvements.
  • Managed 13 different OSAT companies in South East Asia performing quarterly reviews and implementing new packages and processes.
  • Co-author on several IC packaging patents.
  • Managed assembly supplier relationships, including supplier selection, and issue resolution.
  • Conducted quarterly scorecard reviews with assembly suppliers.
  • Analyzed supplier needs and developed supplier negotiation and engagement strategies.
  • Diversified experience covering business development, strategy and product management, as well as engineering.
  • Worked with design teams regarding strategic near and long-term improvement initiatives for multiple IP.
  • Dallas, Texas

Engineering/Technical Supervisor

Micron Technology
10.1988 - 10.1989
  • Company Overview: Boise, Idaho
  • Supervised and managed technicians and assembly engineers supporting IC Assembly cleanroom processes from Dicing to Mold.
  • Boise, Idaho

Engineering/Technical Supervisor

Micron Technology
10.1988 - 10.1989
  • Company Overview: Boise, Idaho
  • Supervised and managed technicians and assembly engineers supporting IC Assembly cleanroom processes from Dicing to Mold.
  • Boise, Idaho

Sr. Engineer

Hitachi Semiconductor
01.1980 - 10.1988
  • Company Overview: Irving, Texas
  • Supervised and managed engineers and technicians supporting IC Assembly equipment and processes for Dram and Sram products from the dicing process up to electrical test.
  • Irving, Texas

Sr. Engineer

Hitachi Semiconductor
01.1980 - 10.1988
  • Company Overview: Irving, Texas
  • Supervised and managed engineers and technicians supporting IC Assembly equipment and processes for Dram and Sram products from the dicing process up to electrical test.
  • Irving, Texas

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, Texas
01.1995

Associate of Applied Science - Professional Pilot

Mountain View College
Dallas, Texas
01.1977

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
  • Possess strong business acumen with the ability to convey and understand complex ideas with ease
  • In depth knowledge of IC Assembly process, packaging technology and Semiconductor Sales
  • Highly detail-oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong ability to multi-task with multiple deadlines and milestone requirements
  • Proven ability to manage complex technology projects
  • Strong operational experience built through hands on interaction at all levels within the organization
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to work with all levels of personnel, including senior management
  • Demonstrated track record of closing deals where technical aptitude is needed to acquire client business
  • Global supply chain experience managing cross-functional teams
  • Strong experience and skills in program and project management
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of emerging technologies and market trends, and an ability to become an expert in customer needs and wants
  • Cultivated numerous business relationships with C level customer executives, driving business value and growth
  • Strong leadership qualities with the ability to train, motivate, and direct people; provide resource management to lead cross-functional teams as well as work effectively as a team player
  • Possess a strong track record of leadership, driving a relentless focus on customer value creation
  • Results driven professional with demonstrated success building domestic and international sales in high technology business arenas
  • Experienced Goal-Driven Semiconductor Engineering Manager responsible for new package development including Cu pillar, WLP, Cu W/B, QFN, Sip, SOP, and many different module type electronic packages with embedded active and passive components in coreless substrates
  • Experienced Sales Manager for Semiconductor assembly and test areas, very strong working relationship with Texas Instruments and other large OEM’s over the past 12 years for equipment, materials, and services
  • Additional customer relationships include: Maxim Integrated, Finisar, Qorvo, AMD, Cirrus Logic, Silicon Labs, Freescale, Spansion, Micross, Intel, Broadcom, Cree, MicroChip, Qualcomm, Avago, D-3, Terigo, Octavo Systems, Sandia Labs, Akoustis

Affiliations

  • Austin High-Tech
  • DFW High-Tech
  • IMAPS – Director of the North Texas Chapter
  • Semiconductor - Sales and Marketing
  • Semiconductor Manufacturing
  • Semiconductor Packaging Engineers
  • Semiconductor Professional's group

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager

QP Technologies
07.2024 - Current

Sales Engineer

QP Technologies
03.2021 - Current

Sales Engineer

QP Technologies
03.2021 - Current

Sales Director for Existing and New Business Development

Carsem Semiconductor
10.2016 - 12.2017

Sales Director for Existing and New Business Development

Carsem Semiconductor
10.2016 - 12.2017

Sales Account Manager

Sales and Service Inc.
10.2013 - 10.2016

Sales Account Manager

Sales and Service Inc.
10.2013 - 10.2016

Sales Account Manager

Semitex Technical Consultants
02.2009 - 10.2013

Sales Account Manager

Semitex Technical Consultants
02.2009 - 10.2013

President

SDS Technology Inc.
01.2009 - Current

President

SDS Technology Inc.
01.2009 - Current

Sr. Engineering Manager

Dallas Semiconductor/Maxim
10.1989 - 02.2009

Sr. Engineering Manager

Dallas Semiconductor/Maxim
10.1989 - 02.2009

Engineering/Technical Supervisor

Micron Technology
10.1988 - 10.1989

Engineering/Technical Supervisor

Micron Technology
10.1988 - 10.1989

Sr. Engineer

Hitachi Semiconductor
01.1980 - 10.1988

Sr. Engineer

Hitachi Semiconductor
01.1980 - 10.1988

Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management

Dallas Baptist University

Associate of Applied Science - Professional Pilot

Mountain View College