Deirdre Hanford (Deirdre Ryan Hanford [1]) is an American executive in electronic design automation industry. As of 2020 [update] she is Chief Security Officer for Synopsys. [2]
Deidre earned a B.S. in electric engineering from Brown University (1983) and a M.S. in electric engineering from UC Berkeley. [2]
She joined Synopsys in 1987, becoming its 8th employee. [3] Since then she advanced via many roles. [4]
In 2008 she was Chairman of the American Electronics Association. [2] She was named founding CEO of Natcast in January 2024. Prior to that, she was an inaugural member of the Industrial Advisory Committee created by the CHIPS Act. [5]
Deirdre has three sons. She praises Synopsys for the company's supportive attitude towards women. Her first three promotions coincided with her pregnancies. Deidre is quoted as saying, "Synopsys didn't mommy-track me when I started a family". [3]
Deirdre Hanford (Deirdre Ryan Hanford [1]) is an American executive in electronic design automation industry. As of 2020 [update] she is Chief Security Officer for Synopsys. [2]
Deidre earned a B.S. in electric engineering from Brown University (1983) and a M.S. in electric engineering from UC Berkeley. [2]
She joined Synopsys in 1987, becoming its 8th employee. [3] Since then she advanced via many roles. [4]
In 2008 she was Chairman of the American Electronics Association. [2] She was named founding CEO of Natcast in January 2024. Prior to that, she was an inaugural member of the Industrial Advisory Committee created by the CHIPS Act. [5]
Deirdre has three sons. She praises Synopsys for the company's supportive attitude towards women. Her first three promotions coincided with her pregnancies. Deidre is quoted as saying, "Synopsys didn't mommy-track me when I started a family". [3]