The document provides recommendations for Laird R. Snowden Jr. from several individuals who worked with him. They describe his experience developing testing strategies and characterizing semiconductor devices at companies including Silicon Labs, Bell Labs, and Allegro Microsystems. Recommenders highlight his problem solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to tackle difficult projects. They recommend him for engineering roles involving test development, characterization, modeling, and data analysis.

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Laird R. Snowden Jr
512 312 4891
larsnow1@aol.com