We are a group of creative semiconductor and industrial and engineering experts who have banded together to assist companies in reaching forward with the latest innovative technologies to their advantage.

Mr. Kumar is a semiconductor industry veteran. In his 20+ year career, he has started and led several companies: Ambrado (integrated multimedia solutions for HDTV & IPTV markets), Anthron (robotic software for entertainment and service robots), and Adimos (wireless multimedia connectivity solutions). His considerable experience spans the areas of: leading R& D teams, successfully commercializing emerging technologies, developing new businesses, M&A, forging strategic partnerships, and private equity investments. At TI, his 15-year tenure included responsibilities as GM (Cable Broadband Communications), Business Development Manager (DSP Group), WW Development Manager (Microcontroller Group). He was a Venture Partner at Crimson and Executive Advisor to Jerusalem Venture Partners.

Mr. Wattenberg has over 15 years of finance and operations experience. He has held various positions in the semiconductor industry at both Motorola and Philips Electronics. Additionally, he has extensive international operations experience having been based in the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, and Taiwan. Mr. Wattenberg was previously CFO of the Display Solutions Division of Philips Semiconductors (now NXP). Mr. Wattenberg has a BSBA in Finance and Accounting from the University of Arizona, an MBA from the University of Chicago and is a CPA.

Mr. Booth worked at Delphi Corporation prior to founding Microstaq. At Delphi’s Thermal Group, he was the Regional Manager for Asia-Pacific, and oversaw the group expansion and growth into Asia. Mr. Booth served on the Board of Directors for Japan-based Calsonic Harrison Corporation, a joint venture manufacturer of Calsonic and General Motors variable displacement compressors. Mr. Booth has strong technical knowledge of compressor control systems and is co-inventor of Microstaq's core system control technology. Mr. Booth holds two patents. Mr. Booth received both a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese and a Master of Business Administration from Brigham Young University

Mr. Luckevich brings to Microstaq over 20 years of control system design and development experience in hydraulic and pneumatic flow control. As Chief Engineer over chassis control systems at TRW Automotive, he was involved in the design and development of ABS, Traction Control and Vehicle Stability Control systems for the global market. He was also instrumental in new product R&D and developed controls for advanced products including by-wire systems, active damping and roll control. As an Engineering Manager at Allied-Signal Aerospace, Mark was responsible for the design and development of cabin pressure control systems along with other flight critical controls. Mark holds 13 patents. Mark earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from the University Of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada.

Mr. Christensen has 20 years of Industrial Controls experience with General Electric and Danaher. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Baylor University. His experience includes establishing strategic marketing initiatives, establishing channel to market organizations, introduction of next generation control technologies, business development, and business leadership roles. His most recent position was Director of Danaher’s Encoder and Resolver Business for the Americas.

Mr. Fuller was Chief Engineer for Research and Development at TRW Automotive. He brings 30+ years of hands-on experience in the design and development of new products including automotive fluidic braking systems. His experience includes the invention of, design, and development of automotive fluidic systems as well as hardware configuration for these systems. Nelson earned his Bachelor of Science in Physics from Oakland University. Mr. Fuller holds 22 patents and is an original inventor of the Microstaq™ valve technology.

Mr. Arai is a senior executive with over 35 years experience in the automotive industry. He served as President of Calsonic International and established over 30 factories for Calsonic in Europe, US and Asia. He also set up multiple subsidiaries of Calsonic across the globe. He negotiated and set up joint-ventures with Delco (US and France), Harrison and Nissan and served as the top executive at each of these joint ventures. After retiring from Calsonic, Mr. Arai was asked by the Tokyo government to turn around and rebuild Nikko Denki which he accomplished in record time. Mr. Arai received commendation from Tochigi Prefectural Management Association as a Best President in the Prefecture and is involved in various non-profit activities including serving as Keimei Gakuen Board member (Mitsui Families Private School).