Fariborz Maseeh
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Fariborz Maseeh is a pioneer in the field of micro-electro mechanical systems (MEMS) and philanthropist
who founded IntelliSense in 1991 and later sold it in 2000. He is founder and managing principal of Picoco LLC, an investment management firm which invests in various assets and manages several proprietary traded hedge funds. He also is the founder and president of The Massiah Foundation, a charitable organization which invests in transformational situations for broad public benefit.
, Iran
, and arrived in America at the age of 18. He attended Portland State University
, where he earned his bachelor of science degree in Engineering with honors and a master’s degree in Applied Mathematics. Maseeh went on to earn a master of science degree in Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin
, and a doctor of science degree in Civil Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
.
After receiving his doctorate and working for a year at a technology start-up in Silicon Valley, he founded IntelliSense in 1991. Under his leadership, IntelliSense successfully created the first custom design, development and manufacturing MEMS operation. IntelliSense became one of the world's fastest-growing MEMS companies, and was twice named to the New England Technology "Fast 50" and the Forbes' "Fast 500".
2009 Circle of Heroes Donor Recognition at CHOC Children’s Hospital.
Philanthropist
A philanthropist is someone who engages in philanthropy; that is, someone who donates his or her time, money, and/or reputation to charitable causes...
who founded IntelliSense in 1991 and later sold it in 2000. He is founder and managing principal of Picoco LLC, an investment management firm which invests in various assets and manages several proprietary traded hedge funds. He also is the founder and president of The Massiah Foundation, a charitable organization which invests in transformational situations for broad public benefit.
Early years
Maseeh was born in TehranTehran
Tehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
, Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
, and arrived in America at the age of 18. He attended Portland State University
Portland State University
Portland State University is a public state urban university located in downtown Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1946, it has the largest overall enrollment of any university in the state of Oregon, including undergraduate and graduate students. It is also the only public university in...
, where he earned his bachelor of science degree in Engineering with honors and a master’s degree in Applied Mathematics. Maseeh went on to earn a master of science degree in Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is a state research university located in Austin, Texas, USA, and is the flagship institution of the The University of Texas System. Founded in 1883, its campus is located approximately from the Texas State Capitol in Austin...
, and a doctor of science degree in Civil Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT has five schools and one college, containing a total of 32 academic departments, with a strong emphasis on scientific and technological education and research.Founded in 1861 in...
.
After receiving his doctorate and working for a year at a technology start-up in Silicon Valley, he founded IntelliSense in 1991. Under his leadership, IntelliSense successfully created the first custom design, development and manufacturing MEMS operation. IntelliSense became one of the world's fastest-growing MEMS companies, and was twice named to the New England Technology "Fast 50" and the Forbes' "Fast 500".
List of scientific accomplishments and awards
2009 University of California at Irvine’s Medal (the most prestigious honor of UCI), for exceptional contributions to the University’s mission of teaching, research and public service;2009 Circle of Heroes Donor Recognition at CHOC Children’s Hospital.