Michael Thompson is a Cadence Distinguished Engineer in the CPG organization and works primarily on developing design flows in the analog and high-frequency domain. He was the original architect of the Virtuoso RF Solution and is continuing that work into Heterogeneous Integration Solutions and design methodologies. These flows incorporate AI/ML capabilities initially focused on circuit optimization and node-to-node migration to reduce design turn-around time and increase productivity. Michael has over 25 years of EDA experience and was previously a Microwave/mmWave Designer. He designed and developed radar and radiometric components and systems for space-based applications.