Systems Architect / Project Lead at National Semiconductor
Greater Seattle Area
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- Systems Architect / Project Lead at National Semiconductor
- Principal at Senetix
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- Consultant: Project Lead at National Semiconductor
- Project Manager at Raptor Analytics (Subsidiary of BMG)
- CEO/ Chairman at SnowDroid
- Conceptual Products Group Manager at National Semiconductor
- Conceptual Products Group Manager at Cyrix
- Sr. PCB Designer at Solbourne Computer
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Stephen Matson’s Summary
Versatile, energetic and creative manager offering successful experience with both start-ups and fortune 500/1000 companies.
Recognized for the ability to consistently deliver creative, profit-building platforms, in addition to innovative problem solving.
Skill set marked by leading on-time, on-budget conception, proposal, and development of breakthrough, award-winning platforms that have generated $1B+ in revenue.
Well honed skills in managing domestic and off-shore third party partners, as well as internal R&D, engineering, marketing, and support groups.
Stephen Matson’s Specialties:
Technology Evangelism, Product Life Cycle Management, Program Management, Customer Engagements, New Product Conception / Architecture, Budgeting / Scheduling, Contract Negotiations, Multi-site Team Building & Leadership, Partner Management, Creative Marketing & Branding.
Stephen Matson’s Experience
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Systems Architect / Project Lead
National Semiconductor
(Public Company; NSM; Semiconductors industry)
May 2009 — Present (3 months)
Creating advanced platforms for National.
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Principal
Senetix
(Research industry)
September 2003 — Present (5 years 11 months)
Founded consulting firm that provides clients with project management, product concept development, research, neural network consulting and marketing services.
-Acquired multiple contracts with numerous clients including National Semiconductor, Storage Technology/Sun Micro, and BMG
-Architected and managed the development of an ultra compact (under 16k) Neural Network based facial recognition system… Patent Issued via National Semiconductor. -
Consultant: Project Lead
National Semiconductor
(Public Company; NSM; Semiconductors industry)
August 2008 — May 2009 (10 months)
Performing accelerated project management, system architecture, and silicon definition services.
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Project Manager
Raptor Analytics (Subsidiary of BMG)
(Computer Software industry)
July 2005 — October 2006 (1 year 4 months)
Project manager for software development, roll-out, customer consulting, research, and semi-custom software application development for multiple Fortune 500/1000 clients including Brunswick and Diebold.
- Created additional revenue streams by conceiving and proposing new applications and then creating and managing project plans.
- Managed major re-coding of software to bring Lean/Six Sigma consulting tool to a shippable shrink-wrapped product.
-Proposed and managed the creation of the software development kit enabling staff and clients to create custom applications.
-Worked with clients on specifying, developing and delivering semi-custom software as well as providing extensive market and product research. -
CEO/ Chairman
SnowDroid
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Consumer Electronics industry)
July 2002 — February 2003 (8 months)
Start-up company established to develop neural network based robotic systems.
Founded and directed all business operations including technology department, creative marketing, investor relations, and monthly board meetings. Recruited and managed cross-functional SW/HW/ME development team.
Led U.S.- and U.K.-based multi-functional engineering team to develop functional prototype robot within four months.
Raised nearly $1M in operating funding by creating and presenting business plan, marketing plan, and original proof-of-concept software. -
Conceptual Products Group Manager
National Semiconductor
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; nsm; Semiconductors industry)
April 1994 — July 2002 (8 years 4 months)
Directed multi-disciplinary team of sales, marketing, and engineering personnel to conceive and manage development of new, innovative PC-based products.
Generated over $1 Billion in revenue by developing several award winning products including the National Semi Origami PDA, Cyrix WebPAD, Cyrix Media Center and Compaq Presario 2100
Achieved 100% on time and on budget delivery for all projects through creation and institution of standard group processes and new product procedures.
Gained high profile exposure for company CEO and senior executives by engaging print and television media. -
Conceptual Products Group Manager
Cyrix
(Public Company; Consumer Electronics industry)
1994 — 1997 (3 years)
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Sr. PCB Designer
Solbourne Computer
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Computer Hardware industry)
November 1989 — May 1994 (4 years 7 months)
Additional Information
Stephen Matson’s Interests:
Emerging Technology, Artificial Intelligence/Robotics, Amateur Astronomy, Politics, World History, Science, Travel... stuff like that.
Stephen Matson’s Groups:
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Semiconductor Professional's Group -
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TopLinked.com (Open Networkers) -
Friends of Britain -
Artificial Neural Networks -
Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) -
Cyrix Alumni -
Zigbee Mesh Networking -
National Semiconductor
Stephen Matson’s Honors:
Design Patent Awarded---"Portable Internet Terminal" D390,203
Design Patent Awarded---"Computer" D432,124
BYTE magazines “Best Technology of Comdex” Award for the Cyrix MediaCenter entertainment PC
“Most Interesting Technology of 1998” Award for the Cyrix MediaCenter entertainment PC at CeBIT.
Honorable mention at Comdex for the WebPad wireless Internet access device.
“Best of Comdex: Services” Award for the WebPad Metro.
“Best Hardware” Award for the Origami PDA at CeBIT.
Stephen Matson’s Contact Settings
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