# Gene McKenna

> Sr PCB Design Lead at NUVIA Inc

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/genemckenna

I am a Sr PCB designer with over 21 years of experience.  I love working with cutting edge designs and solving the complex challenges that come when designing new technologies.  Working on diverse set of projects throughout my career I have accumulated a vast skill set.  With my knowledge of HDI, Cellular, Wi-Fi, RF, Analog and Digital design, DFM, DFF I can take new designs to the next level and into the hands of people around the world.   The feeling of accomplishment, I get from solving these new and exciting challenges is part of what’s makes being a PCB designer so rewarding.
 
Working for Apple on IPads Pros, Smart Keyboards, MacBook Air, IPhone which are some of the most widely popular consumer electronics in the world has influenced how I view PCB design.   Collaborating as a team to solve all the complex problems with high volume consumer electronics has taught me what it takes to manage projects, and an understanding on where potential issues could arise and how to avoid them.
 
Previously, I worked for a large contract manufacturer, Cirexx International as Design Manager. I was involved in all day to day activities, interacting with Sales, Quoting, Fab, Assembly, Team management and scheduling to grow the design department.  I partnered with customers and vendors to take designs from idea to production. I spent many years working on every type of design imaginable from consumer electronics to military. 
 
I am looking for a rewarding and challenging position utilizing my abilities developed through my experience and education, with the opportunity for professional growth. 

I enjoy spending time with family, boating, camping along the coast and traveling.   I have a Coastguard OUPV captain license and enjoy spending time on the ocean cruising and fishing. I always have a minute to talk fishing or share any knowledge I have about the ocean.

## Work Experience
### Sr PCB Design Lead @ NUVIA Inc
Jan 2020 – Present | Santa Clara County, California, United States

### Sr. PCB Designer @ Microsoft/Collabera
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area

### Sr PCB Designer @ Apple
Jan 2011 – Jan 2019

### Design Manager @ Cirexx International
Jan 2000 – Jan 2011 | Santa Clara

### Lead Designer @ Emulation Technology, Inc.
Jan 1998 – Jan 2000 | Santa Clara, CA


## Education
### Certificate of Completion in Electrical Mechanical Design/Drafting
Mission College
Jan 1999 – Jan 2003


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/gene-mckenna-191665187

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Last updated: 2026-03-30