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Rodger Richey
Rodger Richey VP of Development Systems and Academic Programs

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Rodger Richey is the Vice President of Development Tools and Academic Programs at Microchip Technology Inc. With a career spanning over three decades, Rodger has accumulated extensive experience in the electronics and semiconductor industries. Rodger graduated from the University of Arizona in 1990 with a Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering. He began his career at Planning Systems Incorporated, where he worked on underwater electronics for the United States Navy and oceanographic research institutes. His responsibilities included analog and digital circuit design, PCB layout, firmware development, and PC software development. In 1994, Rodger joined Microchip Technology Inc. and started in 8-bit microcontroller applications engineering. Over the years, he has taken on various roles, including work in 16-bit microcontroller applications, smartphone accessory development, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi software development and development tools. His most recent focus is driving Microchip's Academic Program, fostering collaboration with educational institutions to support the next generation of engineers. Rodger's diverse background and technical expertise have been instrumental in his contributions to Microchip. In his current role, he oversees the development of tools that assist engineers and developers, while also leading initiatives to engage with academic communities.

Creating Next-Gen Microcontroller Developer Tools and Equipping the People Who Use Them


In partnership with Microchip Technology

Helping designers create the next generation of microcontroller-based products requires constant investment in new development tools. Microchip has learned that it also means investing in people and educational programs to expand opportunities, lower the barriers to entry, and reduce time-to-market.

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