Maryam Rofugaran, along with her brother, co-founded Movandi. Their family has a rich history of engineers.
Maryam Rofugaran, CEO and co-founder of Movandi. (Image: Movandi)
Both Maryam and Reza were influenced by their family background in engineering and decided to pursue the same path. They founded Movandi, a company specializing in semiconductors for mmWave communications.
Having a strong foundation in math and science from an early age, Maryam’s interest in engineering grew as she delved into solving complex problems. She transitioned from a physics and math enthusiast to studying electrical engineering at UCLA.
During their time at Broadcom, Maryam and Reza worked on designing radios for various wireless technologies, including Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Their experience in working with different frequencies laid the groundwork for their venture into mmWave technology for 5G.
Embarking on a New Venture
In 2016, Maryam and Reza departed from Broadcom to establish Movandi, focusing on developing mmWave technology-based products.
Maryam (right) and her brother, Reza (left), in a lab at their company, Movandi. (Image: Movandi)
Movandi’s focus on mmWave technology presents unique challenges and opportunities, with the potential to revolutionize various industries beyond smartphones.
As the industry evolves, Maryam emphasizes the importance of AI in enhancing engineering processes while also highlighting the need for ethical considerations in its development.
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