About us
Executive Team
David Wither
Chief Executive Officer
David has over 20 years of leadership experience in the RF and wireless technology marketplace. He has a broad operational background and a deep understanding of the challenges involved with the development of new technologies. He is passionate about business development and working with teams to take leading edge ideas to market.
Ahmed El-Rayis
Chief Operating Officer
As COO, Dr El-Rayis is responsible for developing the business opportunities for Sofant Technologies through innovations and customers traction. In addition, Ahmed is responsible for setting Sofant's strategies and products development. In addition to, the management of the company's projects. Ahmed is co-founder of Sofant and co-inventor of Sofant's technologies. With expertise in wireless communication and antenna control, he has more than 15 years of business and industrial experience, having worked in electronic and space fields globally. Ahmed has held both technical and business development positions with Mentor Graphics Corporation, Ellipsis Digital Systems and Ukrainian space agency. He has expertise in system design and integration, in wireless communication and antenna arrays control in addition to his management skills.
Nakul Haridas
Research & Development Manager
As R&D Manager, Dr Haridas is responsible for the development of Sofant current and future RF MEMS technologies in accordance with market needs. Nakul brings with him experience in the MEMS technology and antenna design.
Nakul is a co-founder of Sofant and co-inventor on Sofant's patents. He has industry experience having worked for Micro World Software, Phoenix Telecom Pvt. Ltd, National Panasonic India, Terna EDA Centre.
Latest updates
Jun 30, 2016
We are pleased to announce the appointment of new CEO David Wither. David will play a major role in developing and implementing a strategic business plan to take Sofant's technology to market more…
Apr 27, 2016
Sofant secures US$2 Million EU funding for Smart Antenna development more…(external link)
Apr 26, 2016
Sofant interview on BBC ONE more…(external link)
Nov 20, 2015
Senior MEMS Design Engineer position available at Sofant more…
Sep 3, 2015
Sofant key patent is now granted in Korea to fortify our patent portfolio.
Jul 1, 2015
Sofant to strengthen its board by appointing Tony Lear to its board. Tony is 40yr+ semiconductor veteran and board member at Fairchild Semiconductor.
Mar 5, 2015
Sofant is proud to unveil its superior RF MEMS Varactors which features its latest MEMS technology
Jun 12, 2014
Two granted patents in China and Japan have been added to Sofant's strong patent portfolio