1986, co-founded Synopsys. Has expanded Synopsys from a start-up synthesis enterprise to the world leader in electronic design automation. Recipient of honours for industry achievements: IEEE Circuits and Systems Society Industrial Pioneer Award (2001); IEEE Robert N. Noyce Medal (2007); EDAC/CEDA Kaufman award (2008); GSA Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership Award (2009); Silicon Valley Engineering Council Hall of Fame Award (2013).