Academic Background

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B.S. Physics, National University of Ireland (1990)

M.E. (Electrical), National University of Ireland (1993)

J.D. Santa Clara University (2002)

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Areas of Technology

 

• System and device level integrated circuits

• Semiconductor devices and packaging

• Semiconductor materials and fabrication processes

• Data storage systems and devices

• Microcontrollers

• Networking technology

• Wearable technology

• Programmable Logic Devices

• Communication systems

• Electro-mechanical and mechanical devices

 

Experience

 

Before attending law school, Mr. Gallagher worked for five years as a process engineer in the semiconductor equipment industry, including at Applied Materials, where he was the inventor of a patented technology.

​Admissions

 

Supreme Court of California (2003)

United States District Court for the Northern District of California
United States Patent & Trademark Office

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​Other

Fluent in French; working knowledge of Spanish and German.

Inventor U.S. Patent No. 6,071,353.