Ian Smith

Ian Smith is an experienced engineering professional with a focus on hardware systems architecture, particularly in audio and communication technologies. Currently serving as a Senior Principal Hardware Systems Architect at Renesas Electronics and a Senior Principal Hardware Systems Engineer at Dialog Semiconductor, Ian specializes in the product definition of low-power audio CODECs and haptic ICs for battery-powered devices. Previous roles include Electronics Engineer at QuEST Global, Audio Systems Architect at Cirrus Logic, and significant contributions to audio safety standards as a committee member with BSi EPL/108 and MIPI Audio WG. Ian's career also encompasses impactful positions at Wolfson Microelectronics, Sony, and Lucent Technologies, showcasing a robust background in audio systems and electronic engineering, supported by a BEng in Electronics Engineering from the University of Southampton.