Niels Fache

Design Engineering Software (DES)

Manage portfolio of physics based virtual prototyping software solutions

PathWave Software Solutions Keysight's EDA portfolio for System, RF, Microwave, millimeter and high speed digital design and simulation

Remarketing Solutions Division (RSD)

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Remarketing Solutions Division

Led M&A program for Agilent's Electronic Measurement Group (EMG) as a key enabler for divisions to close portfolio gaps, build new industry-leading positions and outgrow their current markets.

Transformed wireless device test division into a strong performer by resetting the strategic direction with focus on test solutions for use in wireless device product development, reducing impact of highly cyclical, lower margin manufacturing market and increasing profitability. Redesigned the organization (smaller footprint, re-balancing worldwide activities, outsourcing and partnering, new leadership positions) and guided it through 2 downturns. Built industry leading positions in 2G, 3G and WiMAX and created partnership for LTE, all for wireless device testing in product development while maintaining dominant position in manufacturing test.

Led creation of a breakthrough portfolio of spectrum analyzers that substantially raised the performance/cost bar and introduced unprecedented supply chain and development efficiencies and software reuse. Roll-out of next generation portfolio spurred year over year market share growth and drove stellar financial performance.

Spearheaded formation of new venture to validate the concept and technology of RF sensor networks for detection and location of transmitters. Using a discovery driven process, completed a successful validation within a year. Developed a go forward strategy (of global expansion) and restructuring plan to return RF Surveillance business to financial health. As part of a rollup, both the RF sensor network venture and the RF surveillance product line were included in a new division.

Launched new venture organization and led validation of architectural synthesis and virtual prototyping tools for embedded systems, such as printers and base stations.

Drove strong value proposition focused on design workflow rather than point tools and early access to new wireless technologies, resulting in sustainable differentiation and market share gains.

Integrated Alphabit team successfully into HP, led development of derivative products, developed deep customer relationships, and maintained strong industry leadership.

Founded company and successfully launched product that became world leader in its category (electromagnetic field simulation of planar circuits). Attracted and hired the top PhD students and built a design tool that was integrated into HP's EDA design suite. Sold company to HP in 1994 and led strategic rollup into HP. Directed company from core technology to initial proof of concept and first commercial product in 3 years, delivering a design tool that revolutionized simulation accuracy and speed and greatly improved design predictability. Created product that was named one of the best 12 products of 1993 by Microwaves and RF.

Co-authored over 30 papers and received international awards Published book based on doctoral thesis: Electromagnetic and Circuit Modeling of Multi-Conductor Transmission Lines, Claredon Press, Oxford, 1993 (main author, two co-authors)