Jim Turley is an acknowledged authority on microprocessor chips, embedded systems, semiconductors, and intellectual property licensing. He is the author of seven books, was past editor of the prestigious industry journal Microprocessor Report (a three-time winner of the Computer Press Award), was Editor in Chief of Embedded Systems Design magazine, and is currently publisher of Silicon Insider. Jim is a regular speaker at industry events and is frequently quoted in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, San Jose Mercury News, and appears regularly on television, radio, and Internet broadcasts.
Jim's executive management experience includes both President/CEO and Senior VP positions for two publicly traded technology firms, where he set strategic direction and guided technical developments at five locations worldwide. Turley was instrumental in managing three corporate acquisitions and helped launch a highly successful initial public offering.
Jim previously hosted the Embedded Systems Conference, Microprocessor Forum, and Embedded Processor Forum conference events, the industry's largest annual showcases for new microprocessor and software technologies.
Turley is a sought-after thought leader, consulting with leading investment firms and semiconductor companies to provide informed advice on technology trends and market requirements, conduct product reviews, and review strategy and technology developments for clients around the world.
Jim is the author of seven books including Essential Guide to Semiconductors, Advanced 80386 Programming Techniques, the best-selling PCs Made Easy, and others. He has written hundreds of articles, regular columns, and editorials for Embedded Systems Design, EE Times, Circuit Cellar, Gilder Technology Report, ExtremeTech, TechOnLine, Computer Design, Microprocessor Report, Supermicro, and dozens of other publications. Earlier in his career, Turley held engineering and marketing positions at high-technology firms in Silicon Valley, Europe, and the UK. He serves on the board of directors and/or the technical advisory boards of several global high-technology companies.
Turley creates and presents numerous seminars and training sessions covering technology trends in the competitive microprocessor market for audiences around the world. He is also a well-known speaker at industry events and is often quoted in the press or appears in live broadcasts.
Jim lives and works in coastal California, records technical books on tape for blind engineering students, and is a competitive formula-car racing driver. He has a talented, accomplished and stunningly attractive wife, two overachieving children, and an apparently brain-damaged dog.
