Instructors
Michael Creeden, Master Instructor
45 years of industry experience: Educator, PCB designer, FAE, and Entrepreneur
- PCE-Edu, Inc. Author, and Instructor
- Insulectro – Technical Director Design Education
- Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) Executive Board member
- Chairman IPC-2221/2222 Standards Committee
- Former Master Instructor CID+ IPC Designer Certification program
- Founder of San Diego PCB Designs
Tomas Chester, P.Eng., CPCD, Master Instructor
15 Years of industry experience: Educator, Hardware Design Engineer, and Entrepreneur
- PCEA Training Content Editor and Certified Instructor
- Chester Electronic Design – Founder and Hardware Design Engineer
- Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) Executive Board Member and Education Chair
- Altium – Certified Advanced Training Instructor
Stephen V. Chavez, CPCD, CID+ Master Instructor
30 years of industry experience: Educator, PCB Design and Entrepreneur
- PCEA Training Author and Instructor
- Siemens – Sr. Product Marketing Manager
- Chairman – Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA)
- Editor/Contributor to Industry Publications and Host of the Printed Circuit Podcast
- Former Master Instructor CID+ IPC Designers Certification program
- A.S. Degree (Mathematics) & United States Marine Corps (Avionics)
Troy Hopkins, CPCD-I
Troy Hopkins, CPCD-I is a seasoned hardware designer with over 15 years of experience in the electronics industry. His expertise encompasses all aspects of the hardware design process, from initial concept through to manufacturing, ensuring that each product meets stringent quality and performance requirements, across many different industries and applications. Beyond teaching internationally, he also consults with major corporations and startups in the design and development of electronics hardware and printed circuit boards.
Authors
Michael Creeden, Master Instructor, Editor-in-Chief
45 years of industry experience: Educator, PCB designer, FAE, and Entrepreneur
- Author and PCEA Training Instructor
- Former Technical Director Design Education, Insulectro
- Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) Executive Board member
- Chairman IPC-2221/2222 Standards Committee
- Former Master Instructor CID+ IPC Designer Certification program
- Founder of San Diego PCB Designs
Gary Ferrari, CID+ Master Instructor
55 years in industry including PCB design, fabrication, and assembly.
- Ferrari Technical Services – Principle, PCB technical consulting and expert witness
- Master Instructor for IPC CID/CID+ design, IPC-A-600, and IPC-6012
- IPC’s – Technical Activities Executive Committee (TAEC), 44 IPC committees, Co-Founder of IPC’s Designers Council, IPC Hall of Fame Inductee 2017
- Emeritus Board Member of PCEA Executive Board
Susy Webb, CID, Professional Development Instructor
42 years of industry experience: Educator, PCB Designer, Consultant, Contractor
- Design Science – PCB Design Engineer/Contractor
- International PCB Design Conference Speaker for 16+ years
- Chapter Author – Clyde Coombs Printed Circuits Handbook, Seventh Edition
- Executive Board – Education Committee Printed Circuit Engineering Assoc (PCEA)
Rick Hartley, BSEE, CID, Professional Development Instructor
55 years in Electronics including 44 years PCB design, 25 years as consultant
- Master Trainer in EMI Control, High speed PC Board Design
- Education Committee- Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA)
- Design Experience- telecommunications, avionics, computers, medical devices, industrial controls, and automotive electronics
Stephen V. Chavez, CPCD, CID+ Master Instructor
30 years of industry experience: Educator, PCB Design and Entrepreneur
- PCEA Training Author and Instructor
- Siemens – Sr. Product Marketing Manager
- Chairman – Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA)
- Editor/Contributor to Industry Publications and Host of the Printed Circuit Podcast
- Former Master Instructor CID+ IPC Designers Certification program
- A.S. Degree (Mathematics) & United States Marine Corps (Avionics)