Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC), a provider of low-power programmable technology, has announced the appointment of Pravin Desale as Senior Vice President of Research & Development (R&D), effective immediately. This strategic move comes as Steve Douglass, who had held the position since 2018, transitions to the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO), with a mandate to oversee Lattice’s long-term technology strategy.
Jim Anderson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lattice Semiconductor, expressed the company’s enthusiasm about this significant appointment, stating, “We are happy to welcome Pravin to the Lattice leadership team as we continue executing our strategic plan. His extensive technical experience will help further strengthen our efforts to deliver breakthrough innovation to our customers.”
Furthermore, Anderson took the opportunity to acknowledge Steve Douglass for his valuable contributions over the years, including the rapid expansion of Lattice’s product portfolio. Anderson added, “I look forward to the impact he will drive in his new role.”
Pravin, the newly appointed Senior Vice President of R&D at Lattice Semiconductor, shared his excitement about joining the company, saying, “I’m excited to join Lattice and look forward to working with the talented engineering team to continue building on the strong silicon, software, and solution portfolio the company has established over the past years.”
Pravin brings with him a wealth of experience, boasting more than 30 years in R&D and technology leadership roles, where he has successfully delivered intricate silicon, software, and application-centric solutions across various market verticals. Most recently, he served as the Senior Vice President of IoT Engineering at Semtech. Prior to Semtech, he held the role of Senior Vice President of Engineering at Sierra Wireless before the Semtech acquisition. Throughout his career, Pravin has also held significant technical leadership positions at Veritas Technologies, Seagate, and LSI Corporation.
He holds a Master of Electrical Engineering degree from Santa Clara University and a Bachelor of Electronics and Telecommunications degree from the College of Engineering Pune Technological University.
Pravin’s appointment to lead Lattice Semiconductor’s R&D department signifies the company’s commitment to continued innovation and growth in the dynamic technology sector. His extensive background in complex technology solutions positions him well to contribute to Lattice’s mission of delivering cutting-edge products and solutions to its global customer base.
