Krishna R.

Krishna R. serves as the Chief Technical Officer at Lab2Fab, Middleby Corporation, where architecting and leading software and technology teams for an AI and Machine Learning platform has been a primary focus, enabling business intelligence and operational efficiencies in automated environments. With a rich background in technology leadership, Krishna has also held key positions at Stanford University as an Advisory Council Member, and in various executive roles at SiFO U.S., ULTRA Equipment Company, KLA-Tencor, and Novellus Systems, focusing on advancing technology in industries such as robotics, automation, and semiconductor manufacturing. Krishna holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics from Oregon Health & Science University, complemented by postdoctoral research at Cornell University and a collaborative Ph.D. project at Stanford University.