Mike Kultgen has been designing integrated circuits for automotive, aerospace, communications, and industrial applications for 37 years. During his 24 years with Linear Technology and Analog Devices, Mike has contributed to over 45 products, including battery monitors, amplifiers, monolithic filters, and silicon oscillators. Currently Mike is General Manager for ADI’s Battery Management products. He holds six patents for his work. Prior to Linear Technology and ADI, he worked for Ford and Motorola. Mike earned his BSEE from the University of Missouri and MSEE from the University of Texas - Arlington.