John Petersen

tau-Metrix, Inc. develops and provides functional metrology solutions. It markets non-invasive and time-based characterization technologies for the semiconductor industry. The firm offers fully automated and semi automated metrology systems that enables product development, in-die monitoring, and test measurement services. The company was founded by Nader Pakdaman, Gary Steinbrueck, and James Vickers in 2002 and is headquartered in Campbell, CA.

SEMATECH, Inc. provides research and development services in semiconductor manufacturing technology. It offers research in design, lithography, interconnect, and other facets of chip manufacturing. The company was established in 1986 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Part of Dow, Inc., Shipley Co. LLC is a company that provides business development consulting and training services. The company is based in Marlborough, MA. The company specializes in helping organizations and individuals win business in complex and competitive environments. With a global network of consultants and industry thought-leaders, Shipley supports major business development projects, including strategy development, process improvement, training, sales enablement, capture planning, and proposal writing. The company manages over 1,100 proposal efforts per year and have worked with top government contractors and Fortune 500 companies to improve sales performance and pursuit win rates. Shipley Co. was acquired by Rohm & Haas Co., part of Dow, Inc. from April 01, 2009 on March 16, 1992.