Jason Hillyard is Director of Bluetooth Products and Technology at Synaptics Incorporated, where he is
responsible for product marketing activities related to Bluetooth technology. Previously, Jason was VP
of Business Development at Packetcraft, where he used his deep experience in Bluetooth and
embedded systems to identify new product and market opportunities. During his decades-long career
in the wireless industry he’s had roles as a software engineer, engineering director, and founder of his
own successful startup. Jason is a regular participant in Bluetooth SIG working groups and was a
contributor to multiple Bluetooth specifications. Jason is also listed as an inventor on 18 patents in the
field of wireless communications.
During his career, Jason has worked for large companies such as Arm, Broadcom, and Texas
Instruments, as well as multiple wireless startups. Jason holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the
University of California, Santa Barbara.
