Ian Roane

Biography

Mr. Roane brings over 30 years of high tech experience to the electronics industry, having worked in various roles from design to executive management. Mr. Roane was most recently CEO of Kaben Wireless Silicon, a fabless semiconductor company specializing in IP for the wireless industry. Prior to Kaben Wireless, Mr. Roane was President and CEO of Sound Design Technologies, a spin-off from Gennum Corporation. Mr. Roane brought the company to profitability where, in 2010, it was acquired by On Semi. Previously, he was General Manager of the Audio and Wireless Division of Gennum Corporation, where he orchestrated the acquisition of the Bluetooth headset business unit by Cellpoint. Mr. Roane began his career with Ottawa-based Bell Northern Research (Nortel Networks) as an integrated circuit designer and later as project leader. Later, Mr. Roane was Director of the Integration Technologies Department at NovAtel Communications in Calgary, Alberta where he was responsible for cellphone miniaturization. Afterward, Mr. Roane worked for National Semiconductor heading up its Canadian IC operations, developing custom products for the telecommunication and automotive industries. Mr. Roane was also Vice President of Engineering for Sirific Wireless where he was responsible for all product development and operations.

Research Interest

Mr. Roane brings over 30 years of high tech experience to the electronics industry, having worked in various roles from design to executive management. Mr. Roane was most recently CEO of Kaben Wireless Silicon, a fabless semiconductor company specializing in IP for the wireless industry. Prior to Kaben Wireless, Mr. Roane was President and CEO of Sound Design Technologies, a spin-off from Gennum Corporation. Mr. Roane brought the company to profitability where, in 2010, it was acquired by On Semi. Previously, he was General Manager of the Audio and Wireless Division of Gennum Corporation, where he orchestrated the acquisition of the Bluetooth headset business unit by Cellpoint. Mr. Roane began his career with Ottawa-based Bell Northern Research (Nortel Networks) as an integrated circuit designer and later as project leader. Later, Mr. Roane was Director of the Integration Technologies Department at NovAtel Communications in Calgary, Alberta where he was responsible for cellphone miniaturization. Afterward, Mr. Roane worked for National Semiconductor heading up its Canadian IC operations, developing custom products for the telecommunication and automotive industries. Mr. Roane was also Vice President of Engineering for Sirific Wireless where he was responsible for all product development and operations.