MEHRDAD PEYVAN, M.S.E.E., is a senior application manager at Analog Devices. He has more than 30 years of experience in the area of analog and mixed-signal circuit design, silicon manufacturing, system on chip (SOC), switching regulators, and battery management systems. He is a problem solver, creative thinker, and motivator. He earned a bachelor¡¯s degree at Cal-Poly San Luis Obispo and a master¡¯s degree in Electrical Engineering at San Jose State University. He coaches soccer and has a passion for hiking and travel.