GROWING COMMUNICATIONS SEMICONDUCTOR LEADERS

John Ocampo is the co-founder and President of Gaas Labs, as well as a key repository of entrepreneurial, operational and technology expertise for our portfolio companies. Prior to creating Gaas Labs, John co-founded Sirenza Microdevices, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMDI), a supplier of RF semiconductors and components for the communications, aerospace and defense markets. While leading Sirenza through a successful IPO and eventual sale to RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: RFMD), John served in key roles, including President and CEO, CTO and Chairman. Prior to co-founding Sirenza, John served as GM at Magnum Microwave, a RF component manufacturer, and as Engineering Manager at Avantek, a telecommunications company acquired by Hewlett-Packard. John holds a B.S.E.E. from Santa Clara University.

Susan Ocampo is the co-founder and Treasurer of Gaas Labs and heads its financial operations, in addition to providing administrative and operational guidance to our portfolio companies. Prior to starting Gaas Labs, Susan was a co-founder of Sirenza Microdevices, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMDI), a supplier of RF semiconductors and components for the commercial communications, consumer and aerospace and defense markets. At various times during her tenure with Sirenza, Susan served in key roles, including as its Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Director. Susan holds a B.A. from Maryknoll College, in Manila, Philippines.

Jihye Rosenband has over 20 years of semiconductor industry experience in various advisory, management and engineering roles. Since June 2017, Ms. Rosenband has provided strategic advice and business development services to various companies as an independent advisor, including MACOM, Integra Technologies, Inc. and Lumileds Holding B.V. Previously, Ms. Rosenband served in various corporate strategy, business development and engineering roles at HPE Aruba Networks, RPX Corporation and MACOM. Ms. Rosenband holds a B.S. and M. Eng. in Electrical Science and Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an MBA from Stanford University. 

Previously, Kin was VP/GM and Chief Operating Office at Nitronex. He joined Nitronex in 2012 after the acquisition of Nitronex by Gaas Labs. Prior to Nitronex, Kin was employed at MACOM as VP of Operations. In this role, he was responsible for the consolidation of global manufacturing operations and facilities. Kin previously held various senior level positions in operations, product development, product line management and technology development at Sirenza Microdevices and RFMD. Before joining Sirenza, he was employed at TRW Space & Defense, Hughes Aircraft Corporation and Honeywell Physical Sciences Center. Kin received his Bachelor and Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University.