Russell J Cyr
CEO, President & Co-founder
Meeting or exceeding customer expectations has been the hallmark of Russ’ career in high technology. He focuses his energies on bringing together innovation, cost, and schedule to enable his customers to exceed in their quest for deploying innovative solutions for their respective markets.
He has over 35 years in semiconductors, wireless and specialized sub-systems for commercial, industrial, security and defense applications. Russ is in constant search for the best; the best people, the best ideas, the best partners and ultimately the best product design he and his team can achieve. Russ strives to create products which exceed customer expectations at all levels.
In his spare time, he has been known to partake in interesting side projects like urban shrimp farming and beekeeping. Nowadays he spends his spare time trying to improve his woodworking and CNC routing skills.
Geoff C Dawe
CBO, Vice-President & Co-founder
Geoff has been working in high technology and wireless for over 35 years. He graduated from Norwich University and has been designing leading edge RFIC products and wireless systems for most of his career. He has worked in public companies, private companies, and has started several companies all in and around eastern Massachusetts.
In his spare, time Geoff likes to attend New England Patriots Games with his friends and family.
Eddie Rubin
Director Operations
Eddie leads Operations at RaGE Systems. Prior to that he was VP of Operations at Vicor Corporation and before that ran manufacturing at a number of different start-ups. His product experience runs the gamut from semiconductors to wireless access points to networking switches. Eddie holds an MBA and MS/BS degrees in Materials Science & Eng from MIT.Glen Wolverton
Principal Firmware Engineer
As head of the firmware group at RaGE Systems with over 30 years of experience, Glen is responsible for the architectural design, implementation and verification of the software and firmware developments.
Glen has worked for companies such as Raytheon and Agilent where he learned the benefits of documentation and controlled development. At several startups, he added speed and agility to this development process. Most of his software work is performed in C/C+, developed for open source operating systems (embedded Linux and FreeRTOS) as well as licensed O/S and bare metal systems.
Glen’s projects have included DSP developments for cellular, WiFi and custom modems, software and FPGA development for tester solutions, hardware and software for embedded router applications , an SoC-based smart anti-missile defense system and a wireless time synchronization and positioning system.
Outside of RaGE, Glen likes to keep busy working on his house and yard, walking, juggling or relaxing with a good Sci-Fi book.
Robert Point
Director - IC Design
Prior to joining RaGE in 2021, Rob worked at Global Communications Devices from 2000-2003 and CAES (formerly M/A-Com) from 2003-2021. He also served in the U.S. Navy and has a BS/MSEE, summa cum laude, from California Polytechnic State University.
As Director of IC Design, Rob drives IC design for internal programs and products, as well as external customers, from baseband and digital to mmWave. He has much experience developing system-on-chip (SoC) silicon IC’s for WLAN/802 and has led IC development across multiple DARPA programs.
When not in the office, Rob is an avid bike rider.
Scott MacIntosh
Director Systems Design
Scott has over 20 years of experience in R&D and guiding multidisciplinary engineering teams. He has experience developing and designing multi-sensor systems and automated detection algorithms used for non-invasive sensing for commercial, industrial and defense applications utilizing a range of sensor technologies, including optical methods, ultrasonic sensing, electromagnetic induction techniques and synthetic aperture imaging.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, rock-climbing, and baking bread.
Dan Shubin
Senior Design Engineer
Dan holds an MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of New York at Buffalo.
He has been designing products in the semiconductor and telecommunication industry for over 15 years. His experience includes a multitude of RF and baseband ASIC designs in a variety of IC fabrication processes, as well as multi-disciplinary hardware systems design for commercial and defense applications.
Outside the office, Dan is a passionate outdoorsman and a world traveler.
Richard Quintal
Product Engineer
Rick has many years of experience with engineering and testing. He is well known for his intense approach and hard work in the lab.
Colin H Martin
RF Systems Engineer
Colin has a MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell and likes to take on a variety of challenges. At the moment, he is designing, simulating, and testing circuits that are used in high-speed communication interfaces, digital signal processing and antenna designs.
When not at work, Colin loves spending time with his family, he enjoys fine writing instruments and is an avid bird watcher.
Nicholas Mazzola
RF Systems Engineer
Nick is a recent graduate from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell and has been with RaGE Systems since graduation. Possessing a drive and eager attitude, Nick specializes in RF and MMW design/simulation. He has been working in the lab validating antennas, circuits and systems, and has also been working on quick prototyping circuits. Nick strives to contribute to any and all projects to further RaGE Systems and the projects of the company’s customers.
Nick recently completed his graduate degree at UML. He also likes to go out dining with his friends, watch sports, or laugh at great stand-up.
Jotham Kasule
RF Systems Engineer Intern
Jotham is enthusiastic and eager to explore adventures of wireless systems and communications. He graduated from UMass Lowell with a B.S. in electrical engineering and is currently pursuing his masters degree. Jotham has a background in additive manufacturing for RF applications, advanced packaging and flex-hybrid integration into traditional circuitry. He mainly works on design, verification and testing of RF & MMW circuitry for imaging and communication systems. With his curiosity and determination, Jotham is helping to create new boundaries for RF Design at RaGE Systems.
In spare time, Jotham works on his graduate school research in Additively Manufactured High Speed Interconnections.
Charles Auwerda
Engineering Intern
Charlie is a student at UMass Lowell currently majoring in computer science and considering a minor in robotics. He has been at RaGE Systems just over a year and primarily works on any software projects the company needs.
Outside of work, Charlie can be found playing video games, wrestling his dogs, or tending to his bees. He also enjoys projects outside of work, the most recent one being a planter for his grandfather that will automatically water plants at a set interval.
Greta Auwerda
Manufacturing
Greta is currently taking classes at North Shore Community College in the paralegal program. At RaGE Systems, Greta mainly works on the production line but also helps out with other tasks if she is needed. Greta has 5 years of experience in production, and is always open to learning something new to broaden her skillset. An organized and accurate worker, Greta makes a reliable and positive team member.
In her free time Greta enjoys working out, especially running. She completed her first half marathon in August of 2021, and hopes to one day be able to complete a marathon.
Christopher Cyr
Finance, Creative, Outreach
Christopher works behind the scenes to help keep administrative tasks running smoothly. Between keeping financial records in check, RaGE’s creative ventures up to date, and thinking of new ways for RaGE to interact with the Lowell community, Christopher works to help the team succeed and exceed on every project. New to the wireless engineering scene, he also works outside of RaGE as an illustrator and writer.
Candace McGrath
Executive Assistant
Candace is a dynamic and accomplished professional with a diverse background that encompasses various fields. Her multifaceted skills and experiences have contributed to her success in navigating the complexities of different industries. Known for her positive and energetic demeanor, Candace approaches challenges with a smile and a can-do attitude.
Outside of her professional pursuits, Candace is a devoted family person, cherishing quality time with her loved ones. She finds joy in working out, dancing, and traveling to new destinations. With a passion for problem-solving, Candace is always ready to tackle any obstacle that comes her way, embodying resilience, and a commitment to excellence in both her personal and professional endeavors.