Martin Vlach

Born in Czech Republic (1950)

Emigrated to Canada (1968)

Moved to Portland, OR (1986)

Retired and enjoying life (2016 – present)

Professional Experience

  • BMath (Computer Science), MASc and PhD (Electrical Engineering)
  • Founder of Analogy, Inc. and Lynguent, Inc. in Portland, Oregon
  • Chief Scientist (Analogy), CEO, CTO (Lynguent)
  • Analogy board member, Lynguent board member, chair
  • Chief Technologist (AMS division, Mentor Graphics)

Volunteering History

  • Board member, chair, French American School (now French International School of Oregon)
  • Board member, chair, Portland Dance Academy
  • Board member, treasurer, Nuevas Sonrisas
  • Co-chair, SCORE Portland

 

Interests, Hobbies, Tidbits

  • Snowboarding, skiing, tennis, hiking, scuba diving, traveling the world
  • Languages, both natural and computer
  • Woodworking (Czechmec Woodworking)
  • Fluent in English, Czech, French, and getting there in Spanish