Jonathon Yoo Chong Cheah

Background

Cheah, Jonathon Yoo Chong was born on August 17, 1951 in Penang, Malaysia. Came to the United States, 1984. Son of Kheng Kok and Siew Eng.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (with honors), Auckland University, New Zealand, 1976. Master of Engineering, Auckland University, New Zealand, 1977. Doctor of Philosophy, Wollongong University, 1986.

Career

Association engineer New Zealand Physician organization Engineer, Wellington, 1978-1982. Tutor Wollongong University, Australia, 1982-1984. Senior engineer Master of Arts COM Linkabit, San Diego, 1984-1987.

Senior principal engineer Hughes Newwork Systems, 1987-1995. Vice president Solectek Corporation, 1995-1996. Executive vice president Uniden Corporation, Fort Worth, 1996-2000.

Chief technical officer Transilica Inc., 2000—2002, Microtune, Inc., 2002—2004. President, Chief Executive Officer Femto Devices, Inc., 2002—2004. Chief technical officer Jaalaa, Inc., San Diego, 2004—2007.

Principal engineer MITRE, since 2007. 1st editor IEEE802.11 Standard., international chair RFIT, 2005.

Achievements

• Jonathon Yoo Chong Cheah has been listed as a noteworthy Electrical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (senior member), Institution of Electrical Engineers United Kingdom, Institution Professional Engineers New Zealand.

Interests

• Painting, swimming, tennis, computers, rollerblading.

Connections

Son of Kheng Kok and Siew Eng (Lee) C. Married Mary Joan Crutchley, November 12, 1977.

Father:

Kheng Kok Cheah

Mother:

Siew Eng (Lee) Cheah

Spouse:

Mary Joan Crutchley