Ashish Ekbote
Senior Manager Application Engineering @Renesas Electronics
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Manager Application Engineering @Renesas Electronics
As Senior Manager, Application Engineering at Renesas, I lead global initiatives to advance GaN power technologies—including high-voltage (HV), low-voltage (LV), and bi-directional GaN switches—for next-generation power electronics and energy-efficient systems.Leveraging my extensive experience in power electronics across multiple domains, I drive innovation and practical adoption of wide bandgap technologies. My career has spanned diverse applications, enabling me to bring deep technical insight and strategic vision to every project.I oversee two critical functions- Global Application Engineering Team – Delivering customer success through design support and technical expertise- Product Characterization & Validation Team – Ensuring reliability and performance of cutting-edge GaN devices.Key contributions include- Creating reference designs, application notes, technical trainings, and seminars to empower engineers worldwide- Improving execution and operational efficiency to accelerate design wins, time-to-market, and revenue growth- Partnering with customers and internal teams to translate complex technology into real-world solutions.Core strengths- Leadership in GaN-based power conversion for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications- Building high-performing global teams and fostering collaboration- Driving innovation in power electronics through technical depth and strategic execution.Passionate about shaping the future of energy-efficient systems, I aim to bridge advanced semiconductor technology with practical applications that make a global impact.
EDUCATION
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
BSEE, Electrical Electronics Engineering
Northern Illinois University
MSEE, Electrical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT ASHISH EKBOTE
I’m passionate about transforming the way the world uses energy through advanced power electronics and wide bandgap technologies. With extensive experience across diverse applications, I’ve built a career on solving complex challenges and enabling innovation that matters.At Renesas, I lead global teams focused on GaN power solutions—including HV, LV, and bi-directional GaN switches—to deliver next-generation performance for automotive, industrial, and consumer systems. My role combines technical depth with strategic leadership, ensuring robust product validation, creating impactful technical collateral, and driving execution excellence that accelerates design wins and revenue growth.What excites me most? Bridging cutting-edge semiconductor technology with real-world applications that make systems more efficient, reliable, and sustainable. I thrive on collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and empowering engineers worldwide through reference designs, trainings, and technical seminars.If you’re passionate about power electronics, GaN innovation, or building the future of energy-efficient systems, let’s connect!#powerelectronics #analog #digital #semiconductors #technicalleadership #technology #electricvehicles #EV
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