Martin Koechel is a seasoned professional in program management and marketing, currently serving as Program Management Director and previously as Senior Principal Program Manager at Cadence Design Systems since January 2014, overseeing Allegro Package Designer and related product lines. Koechel has extensive experience in cross-functional and cross-geography team management, having previously held various strategic roles within Cadence Design Systems, Inc. from 1990 to 2013. Additionally, Koechel contributed to community initiatives as Records Officer for Bedford CERT and as Public Information Coordinator for the Amateur Radio Relay League in New Hampshire. An educational background in Computer Engineering and Software with a BSEE degree from Rutgers University complements Koechel's robust professional experience.