Robert is responsible for safety, quality and security aspects of Mentor Graphics’ embedded product portfolio targeting the Industrial, Automotive and Aerospace markets. In this role, Robert works closely with customers and certification agencies to facilitate the safety certification of devices to IEC 61508, ISO 26262 and other safety certifications. Before moving to this position in June, 2014, Robert was a Software Development Director at Wind River, where he was responsible for commercial and safety certified operating system offerings, as well as both secure and commercial hypervisiors. Robert has 25 years of experience in the embedded software field, most of which has been spent developing Operating System and Middleware components to device makers across all markets and regions.