Type Of Business:
TPL Group Enterprise Focused on Developing Distributed Digital Media Semiconductor Solutions
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Mr. Leeland's expertise includes computer chip design and preparation, and register and decoder construction.
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, University of South Florida, Magna Cum Laude (1976); Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Engineering, University of South Florida, Magna Cum Laude
Affiliations Awards:
Chairman, Phoenix Chapter, IEEE Computer Society, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.(Two Years); Who's Who in Science & Engineering (1994-Present); Who's Who in Finance & Industry (1994-Present); Who's Who in the World (1993-Present); Who's Who in America (1992-Present); Who's Who in the West (1992-Present); 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:
7/8/2009
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Mr. Leeland's belief in truly enjoying what he does, and always having fabulous, good, fun, happy, successful, elegant solutions and a great day, separates him from his peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Mr. Leeland's greatest career achievement was designing a 24-computer chip that works in silicon.
Expanded Biography:
Mr. Leeland was inspired by reading books about Henri Ford and Thomas Edison at an early age. His favorite quote from Thomas Edison is: “I never did a day's work in my life; it was all fun.” He also quotes the King James Bible: “As a man thinketh, so he becometh.” He is grateful unto the Lord, and has great, big, happy, joyful, enlightening, loving, harmonious, ecstatic, blissful, heavenly, thankful, unlimited good thoughts.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of his career was designing a 24-computer chip that works in silicon.
Charity:
Christian Children's Fund; Operation Smile
Number Of Years In Profession:
33
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his belief in his achievement, which brings about positive outcomes.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession through his long-time interest in digital fields, which led to his working as a scientist, a chemist, an electronics professional and a computer and software specialist before transitioning into his current role.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Leeland is the holder of two U.S. patents and has published numerous articles.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Processing or Designing New Computer Chips, Building Up Registers and Decoders, Using Simulators to Test
Awards/Honors:
Embedded Technology Leadership Award, Embedded Systems Conference (1998); One of Top Five Winners, Best Paper Authored, Design SuperCon (1996); One of Top Three Winners, PROLOG Software Contest; One of Top Four Winners, IDT FourPort Design Contest