Endura Technologies has appointed veteran engineer Michael Brunolli as Head of Research and Development, tasking him with driving the company’s next phase of power innovation as AI infrastructure scales globally.
Brunolli brings more than four decades of experience in advanced system design, analog and high-speed mixed-signal engineering, and commercialization. His appointment comes as Endura Technologies’ Vertically Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator (VFIVR), a 150MHz silicon-proven technology, enters deployment with Tier-1 partners. The regulator promises industry-leading current density and ultra-high control bandwidth, addressing one of the most pressing challenges for AI factories: achieving higher performance with greater energy efficiency.
“As AI workloads grow exponentially, pushing the limits of compute, the industry needs leaders who understand both the physics and the business of power innovation,” said Dr. Massih Tayebi, CEO of Endura Technologies. “Michael’s unmatched expertise and proven execution will be pivotal as we scale our VFIVR technology and shape the next generation of power delivery for hyperscale AI.”
Brunolli most recently served as Vice President of Technology at Qualcomm, where he helped guide strategic innovation. Earlier, as Chief Technology Officer of Rapid Bridge, he co-invented CPR technology, a power-saving solution later integrated into Qualcomm following its acquisition of the company. He also co-founded Nurlogic, leading advances in I/O and PLL design, with contributions to AMD’s Athlon processor and a 72-channel optical link.
“The next generation of AI infrastructure and compute depends on reliable power systems that can scale with massive workloads,” Brunolli said. “I am excited to join Endura Technologies at such a pivotal moment in the industry and look forward to bringing disruptive technologies into production.”
In his new role, Brunolli will lead R&D efforts and guide the development of Endura’s next-generation 300MHz IVR architecture. Over his career, he has co-founded startups, guided multiple technology acquisitions, and secured more than 40 patents. He earned his BSEE from the University of California, Davis, in 1980.
