Type Of Business:
TPL Group Enterprise Focused on Developing Distributed Digital Media Semiconductor Solutions
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Processing or Designing New Computer Chips, Building Up Registers and Decoders, Using Simulators to Test
Major Product/SVS:
Computer Processor Chips, Multicore Processors, Flash Media Storage Products, Content Secure Connectivity Devices
Favorite Business Publication:
The Electronic Engineering Times; Communication Systems Design
Hobbies/Sports:
Practicing Yoga, Watching Movies
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Electronic Engineering, Magma Cum Laude, University of South Florida (1976); Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Engineering, Magma Cum Laude, University of South Florida
Affiliations Awards:
Chairman, Phoenix IEEE Computer Society (Two Years); Who's Who in Science & Engineering (Since 1994); Who's Who in Finance & Industry (Since 1994); Who's Who in the World (Since 1993); Who's Who in America (Since 1992); Who's Who in the West (Since 1992); Tau Beta Pi; Mu Epsilon; Member of Executive Council; Phi Kappa Phi, Omicron Delta Kappa, Themis; University Scholar
Place of Birth:
Tampa, Florida
Industry:
Design Engineering
Children's Names:
Crystal, April
Date of Distinction:
9/21/2007
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Mr. Leeland believes that truly enjoying what he does separates him from his peers. And also believing that I am always having fabulous, good, fun, happy, successful, elegant solutions and a great good day.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Designing a 24 computer chip that works in silicon.
Expanded Biography:
At an early age, I was inspired by reading books about Henri Ford and Thomas Edison. My favorite quote from Tom: "I never did a day's work in my life -- it was all fun."<br>
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My favorite quote from the King James Bible: "As a man thinketh, so he becometh."<br>
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Wow, what a gift! Thank you Lord. Right now I am thinking that I am having a great, big, happy, joyful, enlightening, loving, harmonious, ecstatic, blissful, heavenly, good, thankful, unlimited good thoughts.
Highlight of career?:
Designing a 24 computer chip that works in silicon.
Charity:
Christian Children's Fund; Operation Smile
Number Of Years In Profession:
31
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
First, I believe I am successful, then it happens!
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
I always knew what I wanted to do. At first, it was a scientist, then a chemist, then electronics, then computers and software; anything digital.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Leeland is the holder of two U.S. patents and has published numerous articles.
Awards/Honors:
One of Top Three Winners, PROLOG Software Contest; One of Top Four Winners, IDT FourPort Design Contest; One of Top Five Winners, Design SuperCon '96 for Best Papers Authored; Presented with an Embedded Technology Leadership Award, Embedded Systems Conference (1998)