Technology >> CEO Interviews >> January 3, 2003

Rajeev Madhavan – Magma Design Automation Inc (lava)

Rajeev Madhavan has served as CEO and Chairman of the board since he co-founded Magma Design Automation, Inc., in 1997. He also served as President until 2001. Prior to founding Magma, he co-founded and served as President and CEO of Ambit Design Systems, Inc., and co-founded and served as Director of Engineering of LogicVision Inc. Mr. Madhavan received a bachelor's degree in electronics and communication from KREC, Surathkal, India, and a master's degree in electrical engineering from Queen's University in Ontario, Canada. Profile
TWST: Can we start out with a history and overview of the

company?

Mr. Madhavan: Magma is in the area called electronic design

automation, which is basically the software used to design