R. Blake Anderson is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in applications engineering and business operations. Currently serving as Senior Director of Applications Engineering at Onto Innovation since May 2024, R. Blake Anderson transitioned from SkyWater Technology Foundry, where roles included Director of Business Operations and Director of Customer Engineering from June 2020 to April 2024, focusing on enhancing customer experiences during technology realization. Prior experience at Rudolph Technologies from September 2008 to June 2020 included positions such as Director of Technical Sales and Director of Corporate Operations, where R. Blake Anderson managed the implementation of SAP S4/Hana and Cloud for Customer systems. R. Blake Anderson holds a Bachelor's degree in Photonics from SUNY Polytechnic Institute, pursued between 1995 and 1997.