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Pirooz Javanbakht is an accomplished
electrical engineer at Mercedes-Benz AG,
where he has contributed since 2015. With a
PhD in electrical and electronics engineering
from the Colorado School of Mines, he brings
deep expertise in troubleshooting, electrical
testing, and root cause analysis. Pirooz began
his career at Monenco Consulting Engineers
and has also served as a research and
teaching assistant. His background combines
academic excellence with over a decade of
industry experience.
Lingan Jeevanandam is a specialist
hardware engineer at Volvo Group with
over 14 years of experience in automotive
product development. He leads teams
in electromobility, safety systems, and
infotainment, with deep expertise in LV
power supply design. A recipient of multiple
performance awards, Lingan holds a master's
in automotive electronics from BITS Pilani
and is passionate about driving innovation,
delivering complex projects, and advancing
sustainable mobility solutions.
Michael Freitag is the Senior Director of
Magnetic, Sensor, and Actuator (MSA) Global
Product Management at KEMET Electronics.
With over 20 years at the company, he
brings deep expertise in technical sales,
product strategy, and market development.
Based in Germany, Michael leads global
initiatives to expand the product portfolio
and distribution. He trains engineers and
promotes new technologies. He is passionate
about customer engagement and advancing
electronic component innovation.
With over 40 years of experience in the
technology sector, Peter Blais has held
leadership roles in sales, engineering,
and product development across top-tier
companies. Following KEMET's acquisition
by YAGEO Group, Peter assumed the role
of Head of Technical Marketing & Digital
Development, where he leads teams in
the creation of technical content, new
product introductions (NPI), and software
development. An experienced author and
speaker at technical conferences, Peter also
holds multiple patents.
Peter Blais
Senior Director,
Head of Technical
Marketing & Digital
Development, YAGEO Group
Michael Freitag
Sr. Director, Global
Product Management,
YAGEO Group Electronics
Corporation
Pirooz Javanbakht
Electrical Engineer,
Mercedes-Benz AG
Lingan Jeevanandam
Specialist Hardware Engineer,
Volvo Group
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