Steve Sanghi is a distinguished leader in the semiconductor industry, currently serving as the Chair of the Board, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and President of Microchip Technology Inc., a global provider of microcontroller, analog, and Flash-IP solutions. Born in India, Sanghi earned his bachelor's degree in electronics and communication from Punjab University and later obtained a master's degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Massachusetts. His professional journey began in the early 1980s at National Semiconductor, where he held various engineering and management roles,