William Watkins
Chairman at AVAYA HOLDINGS CORP.
Net worth: 4 M $ as of 2024-04-29
Network origin in William Watkins first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
The University of Texas at Austin
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 402 |
American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics
 American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics provides services in the field of aeronautical engineering & publishes technical journals. The company provides services such as publications & papers, courses & training and conferences & events. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Reston, VA.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 145 |
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| Public Company | Electronic Production Equipment | 74 |
| Private Company | Packaged Software | 55 | |
| Subsidiary | Semiconductors | 45 | |
Seagate Technology Unlimited Co.
 Seagate Technology Unlimited Co. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Seagate Technology Plc engages in the development, production, and distribution of data storage products and electronic data storage solutions. Its products include hard disk drives, solid state hybrid drives, solid state drives, peripheral component interconnect express cards, serial advanced technology attachment controllers, storage subsystems and computing solutions. The firm offers its products under the Backup Plus and Expansion product lines, and Maxtor and LaCie brands. The company was founded by Finis Conner, Syed Iftikar, Doug Mahon, David Thomas Mitchell, and Alan F. Shugart in 1978 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
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| Subsidiary | Electronics/Appliance Stores | 39 |
| Public Company | Electronic Equipment/Instruments | 18 | |
Conner Peripherals, Inc.
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| Extinct | Computer Processing Hardware | 13 |
| Private Company | Alternative Power Generation | 11 | |
Vertical Circuits, Inc.
 Vertical Circuits, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Vertical Circuits Inc. is a global supplier of advanced die level vertical interconnect packaging technology, products, services and intellectual property for the manufacture of low-cost, ultra high-speed/high-density semiconductor components. They develop cost effective advanced interconnect technology for high density and high performance applications. Its patented ViP™ (vertical interconnect pillar) process bridges the gap between current wire bond based product solutions and tomorrow's through silicon via technology. They enable packaging solutions for Memory and Mixed Die applications including a broad range of server, networking & handheld portable consumer electronics systems products.
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| Private Company | Semiconductors | 9 |
Bridgelux, Inc.
 Bridgelux, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Bridgelux, Inc. develops and manufactures solid-state lighting and light-emitting diode components for use in diverse exterior and interior lighting applications. Its products include LED sub-systems are integrated products that deliver world class performance and leading cost while additionally reducing time to market, and LED chips, provides light emitting diode solutions. The firm serves the retail and hospitality, warehouse, exterior, industrial and eco system partners. Bridgelux was founded by Heng Liu in 2002 and is headquartered in Livermore, CA.
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| Private Company | Semiconductors | 8 |
Calumet Venture Management LLC
 Calumet Venture Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Calumet Venture Management LLC (Calumet Venture Management) is a Venture Capital firm founded in 2008 by Judy M. Owen and Tim A. Williams. The firm is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 6 |
Imergy Power Systems, Inc.
 Imergy Power Systems, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Imergy Power Systems, Inc. develops and manufactures electrochemical energy storage systems. Its products include ESP5, ESP30 and ESP250. The company was founded in 2005 by Saroj Sahu and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.
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| Private Company | Electrical Products | 4 |
Flextronics International Ltd.
 Flextronics International Ltd. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Part of Flex Ltd., Flextronics International Ltd. is a supply chain and manufacturing solutions provider that helps businesses design and build data center storage and computing solutions for optimal performance and scalability. The company is based in San Jose, CA. Flex also offers communications solutions to help businesses innovate, grow, and lead in the emerging 5G environment. With a unique set of design, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions and services, Flextronics International optimizes and streamlines products across their lifecycle to make the world a better place.
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| Subsidiary | Semiconductors | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to William Watkins via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Seagate Technology LLC
 Seagate Technology LLC Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Seagate Technology LLC engages in the development and manufacture of data storage solutions. It products include network-attached storage hard drive, solid state drives, hybrid cloud backup solutions, and express recovery appliances. The company was founded by Alan F. Shugart and Finis Conner in 1978 and is headquartered in Cupertino, CA. | Computer Peripherals | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Administrative Officer Director/Board Member Public Communications Contact General Counsel | |
| SUNPOWER CORPORATION | Engineering & Construction | General Counsel President Public Communications Contact Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal General Counsel | |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Solaria Corp.
 The Solaria Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology The Solaria Corp. engages in the design, development, and manufacture of solar panels and silicon photovoltaic modules and systems. The company was founded by Suvi Sharma, Kevin Gibson, Joel C. Goldbatt, and Leslie A. Danziger in 2000 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA. | Semiconductors | Chief Executive Officer President Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
 American Society of Mechanical Engineers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Society of Mechanical Engineers operates non-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development for engineering community. The company was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| US Air Force | Sovereign | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| National Aeronautics & Space Administration | General Government | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
University of Southern California
 University of Southern California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| U.S. Space Foundation | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Mobilygen Corp.
 Mobilygen Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Mobilygen Corp. manufactures and sells fabless semiconductor products. The firm focuses on creating multimedia processors. Its products are used in camcorders and digital cameras. The company was founded by George T. Haber and Sorin Cismas in 1998 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Semiconductors | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| University of California, Davis | College/University | Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
National Academy of Engineering
 National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of The National Academies of Science, the National Academy of Engineering operates as a professional membership organization. The company is based in Washington. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Santa Clara University | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin | |
| IBM | Packaged Software | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO | |
| University of California, Santa Barbara | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Director/Board Member | |
| University of California, Los Angeles | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | College/University | President Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
Flextronics Lab IX
 Flextronics Lab IX Investment ManagersFinance Flextronics Lab IX (Flextronics Lab IX) is a venture capital subsidiary of Flextronics International Ltd founded in 2013 by Lior Susan. The firm is headquartered in Milpitas, California. | Investment Managers | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| The University of Colorado | College/University | Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
GeneFluidics, Inc.
 GeneFluidics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology GeneFluidics, Inc. develops and distributes technology to find and identify DNA and RNA, proteins and small molecules without the use of amplification methods. The company serves the markets which include clinical diagnostics, animal testing, environmental monitoring and biothreat detection. The company was founded by Vincent J. Gau in 2000 and is headquartered in Monterey Park, CA. | Medical Specialties | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| ORACLE CORPORATION | Packaged Software | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
National Defense Industrial Association
 National Defense Industrial Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Defense Industrial Association engages in the defense and national security education. It offers courses such as configuration and data management certification program, defense systems acquisitions management, mastering business development, and certified modeling and simulation professional certification program. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Arlington, VI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
FOX Factory, Inc.
 FOX Factory, Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Fox Factory, Inc. manufactures and develops shock absorbers and racing suspension products. The firm also offers t-shirts, tech shirts, hats and hoodies for men and women. It serves snowmobile, mountain bike, off road car & truck, terrain vehicle and motorcycle markets. The company was founded by Robert C. Fox Jr. in 1974 and is headquartered in Braselton, GA. | Auto Parts: OEM | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
Bright Machines, Inc.
 Bright Machines, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Bright Machines, Inc. develops software for manufacturing industries. It offers cutting edge technology, computer vision, cloud and edge computing, robotics, and machine learning that enables operations more competitive and customer focused. The company was founded by Amarpreet Hanspal in 2018 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
SAE International (Michigan)
 SAE International (Michigan) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services SAE International engages in the designing, manufacturing, operation and maintenance of automobiles, aircraft, space vehicles and commercial vehicles. It focuses on encouraging a lifetime of learning for mobility engineering professionals and setting the standards for industry engineering. The company is headquartered in Troy, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Secretary Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Aerospace Industries Association
 Aerospace Industries Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Aerospace Industries Association has been advocating for the aerospace industry for over 100 years. The private company is based in Arlington, VA. Eric K. Fanning has been the CEO of the company since 2018. With over 300 member companies, the organization is led by CEO-level officers who work to strengthen the industry's ability to support America's national security and economy. The association advocates for effective federal investments, innovative technologies, policies that enhance competitiveness, and a diverse workforce. AIA also helps its nearly 340 members improve the safety of air transportation, make it more secure, and drive exploration and innovation. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Eaton Corp.
 Eaton Corp. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Eaton Corp. engages in the provision of energy-efficient solutions. The company was founded by Viggo V. Torbensen and Joseph O. Eaton on August 28, 1916 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Auto Parts: OEM | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Missouri | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| Boston University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| MARVELL TECHNOLOGY GROUP LTD | Semiconductors | Chief Executive Officer General Counsel | |
Northeastern University
 Northeastern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
National Institute of Aerospace Associates
 National Institute of Aerospace Associates Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Institute of Aerospace Associates is a non-profit research and graduate education institute that provides aerospace and atmospheric research. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Hampton, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The Johns Hopkins University | College/University | Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc.
 The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. is a non-profit organization that owns and operates technical professional association. It provides membership and services, societies and communities support, publication services, and conferences and events. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
California Institute of Technology
 California Institute of Technology Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services California Institute of Technology provides education focusing on science, engineering, academia, business, and public service. The company was founded in 1891 and it is headquartered in Pasadena, CA. | College/University | Director/Board Member Doctorate Degree | |
| DELTA AIR LINES, INC. | Airlines | Sales & Marketing Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
VCE Co. LLC
 VCE Co. LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services VCE Co. LLC develops converged cloud infrastructure systems. Its products include Vblock System 100, Vblock System 200, Vblock System 300, and Vblock System 700. The firm also provides VCE Vision, an intelligent operations software, Vblock, a specialized system for extreme applications, high performance databases, and SAP HANA. The company through its Vblock systems, which delivers the industry''s only fully integrated and virtualized cloud infrastructure systems. Its solutions are available through an extensive partner network, and cover horizontal applications, vertical industry offerings, and application development environments, allowing customers to focus on business innovation instead of integrating, validating, and managing IT infrastructure. The company was founded on November 3, 2009 and is headquartered in Richardson, TX. | Packaged Software | Chief Executive Officer Human Resources Officer | |
| Mississippi State University | College/University | Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree |
Statistics
International
| United States | 50 |
| Israel | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 21 |
| Electronic Technology | 9 |
| Commercial Services | 8 |
| Technology Services | 6 |
| Government | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 400 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 282 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 105 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 96 |
| President | 80 |
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| Scott Vogel | 38 |
| Frank J. Biondi | 36 |
| Rob Theis | 31 |
| Michael McNamara | 30 |
| John Harris | 30 |
| Michael Capellas | 28 |
| Maryrose Sylvester | 25 |
| Gregorio L. Reyes | 22 |
| Alan Masarek | 20 |
| Robert F. Wright | 20 |
| Dario Zamarian | 19 |
| Michael Griffin | 18 |
| Revathi Advaithi | 18 |
| Pat Ward | 18 |
| Robert Edwards | 18 |
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