Rudi A. Blondia

Vice President Technology, Lighting @Excelitas Technologies Corp.

Fremont, CA, US
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WORK HISTORY

Apr 2014 — Present

Vice President Technology, Lighting @Excelitas Technologies Corp.

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Drive R&D and Advanced Technology for the Global Lighting Division DUV/UV/VIS/MIR Laser Sustained Plasma Sources for semiconductor and life-science applicationsXenon Short Arc Lamps and systems for minimal invasive medical proceduresExcimer lampsPulsed Xenon and Flash LampsLED Light Emitting DiodesSystemsPower Supply Solutions Drive innovation, support IP, business development, M&A and Mentoring.

EDUCATION

1977 — 1984

Koninklijk Muziek Conservatorium te Gent

Multiple, Harmony, Music History, Solfimisation, Music Theory, Composition, Conducting

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Ghent University

Burgerlijk Ingenieur

SKILLS

Leadership DevelopmentDigital ImagingManufacturingProduct ManagementNew Business DevelopmentElectrical EngineeringDesign for ManufacturingAnalogSystem DesignPcb DesignOpticsPhotonicsSolid State LightingCustomer ServiceEngineeringPower SuppliesMemsCommercial PhotographyCross-Functional Team LeadershipGlobal ManagementSemiconductorsResearch and Development (R&D)Engineering ManagementXenonSimulationsMicroelectronicsProduct DesignPhotoshopSix SigmaPhotographyLean ManufacturingElectronicsSensorsPhotojournalismAutomationRe-ShoringPortrait PhotographyBusiness DevelopmentIpLighting

ABOUT RUDI A. BLONDIA

As the Vice President Technology, Lighting at Excelitas Technologies, I lead the R&D and Advanced Technology for the Global Lighting Division, with a focus on custom plasma and SSL lighting, lasers, detection, digital imaging and optical systems. With over 20 years of experience in photonics electronic hardware and firmware development, I have a proven track record of driving innovation, supporting IP and business development, and developing strategic alliances across medical, industrial and consumer applications.My mission is to solve photonics challenges with creative and cutting-edge solutions that meet the needs and expectations of our customers and partners. I have multiple patents in the field of lighting technology. I also have a passion for art and technology, and I enjoy exploring the convergence of photography, music and history in my free time.

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