Bijan Rafizadeh

I’m Bijan Rafizadeh — a seasoned engineering leader with significant experience driving innovation in the storage and electronics industry. Throughout my career, I’ve led global teams, delivered complex mixed-signal ASIC and IC programs, and brought advanced technologies from concept to high-volume production. At Western Digital, I built and led a worldwide engineering organization across the U.S., and abroad. I spearheaded an innovative ASIC design technology change that would potentially result in $80M in cost savings while maintaining top-tier performance and quality. Whether it's optimizing processes, automating systems, or consolidating product architectures, I focus on scalable solutions that align engineering excellence with business success. I believe in leading with clarity, mentoring with purpose, and solving hard problems with smart teams. If you’re interested in engineering leadership, cutting-edge IC development, or transforming technical operations, let’s connect Core Competencies • Mixed-Signal ASIC/IC Design Management • Cost Optimization & Technology Migration • Global Engineering Leadership • Concept-to-Production Execution • Engineering Infrastructure Development • Process Improvement & Automation • Team Building, Organizational Development, Change Management • High-Volume Product Integration Key Achievements Leadership: Managed global IC and system design teams across multiple countries, delivering production level ASICs Cost Savings: Saved $30M annually by consolidating three ASIC variants into a single design supporting multiple systems. Reducing ASIC costs by 65% through an innovative technology solution, potentially saving $80M per year. Saved $20M by removing legacy ASIC unused features Productivity Measures: Increased productivity by 30% through unified engineering practices and Lean visual management tools. Doubled errata detection and reduced chip revisions from 4 to 2 through automated measurement and modified frameworks for test & characterization.