Shawn has spent over 25 years working in the search business and has developed a strong sense of client and candidate relationship development. His recruiting focus is on power management, analog/mixed signal/digital engineering, and helping client’s build successful technology and executive teams in the semiconductor space. Clients include young emerging startups and Fortune 500 companies. He has a keen understanding of the recruiting process and is very detail oriented, which both hiring managers and candidates appreciate. His mission is to build “World-Class” design organizations and strong management teams. He is also focused on helping individuals achieve their short- and long-term career goals, with the goal of creating long-term relationships.
Shawn has instilled the philosophy of “Our Relationships Make a Difference” and believes this is what sets Analog Solutions apart.
The success of Analog Solutions rests squarely upon our Founder, Gary Fowler. Gary began his career in 1982 after being an Air Traffic Controller for several years and was fortunate to work with the Founders of Apple Computer, Sun Microsystems, NeXT Computer, Broadcom, Marvell Semiconductor, Synaptics, Monolithic Power Systems, Cirrus Logic, Silicon Labs and others. A former Management Recruiters International “Nation’s Top Ten” Recruiter, he formed Analog Solutions in 1986 to establish an organization that could meet the needs of his clients in a more direct and effective way. His commitment, drive, and integrity are second to none.
With more than 40 years of recruiting experience, Gary’s leadership and recruiting skills have inspired many recruiters covering a variety of disciplines. He has been on several “Top Producer” panels at recruiting seminars and conferences and is currently a frequent guest columnist for the EE Times-Planet Analog site, where he writes about industry trends.
Gary’s clients over the years have included multiple Fortune 500 companies as well as many emerging startups. He has been responsible for assembling world-class technology and Executive teams in the Analog and Mixed-signal Semiconductor world for more than 40 years – his network of contacts in the analog space is second to none. He also created the industry’s first career site, www.careeranalog.com, in 1998. He holds a BS in human resources management from NYU and an MS in management science from SUNY Binghamton.
With over a decade of experience in executive search, I specialize in identifying and placing top-tier talent in the Analog and Mixed Signal Integrated Circuit (IC) design space across the United States. As a trusted headhunter in the semiconductor industry, I’ve built long-standing relationships with decision-makers at the CEO, SVP, and VP levels, helping both startups and global semiconductor leaders secure the strategic minds that drive innovation.
My network spans the full IC design lifecycle — from architecture and design to verification and productization — with a particular focus on analog, RF, and mixed-signal domains. I bring deep industry insight, a technical understanding of complex roles, and a proven track record of matching high-impact talent with high-growth opportunities.
Michelle has over 20 years of talent acquisition and external search experience to include in-house HR support within complex matrix, global organizations. She came up the ranks as an external Recruiter working for premier search firms, with a focus on developing strong candidate and client relationships for start-ups to mid-large Fortune 500 companies including IT, hardware/software, high tech, entertainment, media, e-commerce, telecom, gaming, aerospace, banking/financial, Insurance and healthcare industries.
As a dedicated partner, Michelle has worked closely with global Business Leaders and Hiring Managers in providing world-class talent to fulfill critical business needs. The recent decade, her focus in the power electronics space with Infineon Technologies entailed supporting executive leadership hiring and team building, as well as managing the search and hiring process for all levels of talent within technical, engineering and central function roles. With strong experience on both sides of the business, Michelle has a well-rounded, comprehensive understanding of what it takes to facilitate beneficial and relevant connections that fulfill both company and job seeker’s goals.
Amanda has a decade of recruiting experience partnering with organizations to identify, attract, and retain exceptional talent. Her expertise spans full-cycle recruiting, strategic sourcing, talent acquisition, workforce planning, and stakeholder engagement across highly competitive markets. Earlier in her career, she supported enterprise healthcare organizations by recruiting talent across the full revenue cycle spectrum, from operational and individual contributor roles to senior leadership positions. Throughout her career, she has led complex hiring initiatives, built scalable talent pipelines, and established trusted partnerships with business leaders to support workforce strategy, organizational growth, and long-term business objectives.
As a dedicated search partner, Amanda works closely with engineering leaders, hiring managers, and executives to identify and attract highly specialized talent within the semiconductor industry. Her focus includes Analog, Mixed-Signal, Power Management, Timing, SerDes, Design Verification, Test, and Hardware Engineering roles across all levels of experience. She partners with both emerging startups and established global semiconductor organizations to help build world-class engineering teams ranging from individual contributors to principal, staff, and technical leadership positions.
Amanda combines strategic sourcing, market intelligence, and a relationship-driven approach to recruiting, allowing her to effectively navigate competitive talent markets and connect exceptional engineers with opportunities that align with both business objectives and long-term career goals. She believes successful recruiting is built on trust, transparency, and a genuine understanding of both the people and the purpose behind every hire, creating lasting relationships that benefit clients and candidates alike.
