Pierte Roo

Pierte is exploring the next biggest opportunity in high speed connectivity. For every new business opportunity, there are technical challenges waiting for those who are capable and dare to take on the challenges. Silicon Valley Venture Capital will continue to fuel that drive to innovate and capture those new opportunities, leaving behind companies occupied with yesterday’s technology. Pierte is a technical leader with over twenty years of experience in networking, Ethernet, Automotive, and communications. He has a unique background as a Naval Nuclear Officer and a Ph.D. degree holder in the field of analog design and communications. He has a proven track record in leading a large team of engineers to execute on the most advanced PHY’s in the world. He led the team to develop Marvell’s first Gigabit Ethernet PHY that revolutionized networking industry and established Marvell as a powerhouse in the networking world for nearly two decades. Pierte worked with team members across all disciplines, and he has gained respect from his colleagues as someone who was highly knowledgeable and collaborative. He is uniquely qualified to lead an Ethernet and Automotive PHY Group, with distinctive qualifications in leadership and technical expertise.