# A Company That’s Changing the Future At Phononic, we believe the world deserves a better way to cool and heat. We think outside the box. We question the status quo. We’ve revolutionized cooling using solid state technology when others said it couldn’t be done. Why? Because we believe in what we do. Because we see a future that others can’t. And if you see a revolutionary and more sustainable future, then you belong here, too. Join us. Work at Phononic. ## Executive Leadership ### Tony Atti Co-Founder & CEO Tony Atti, Ph.D. is Phononic’s CEO.  Tony is an experienced technology entrepreneur and executive, who is passionate about disruptive technology solutions that change our lives. As CEO and Co-Founder of Phononic, Dr. Atti has led the company’s mission to sustainably transform global cooling and heating through semiconductor innovation. The Company’s thermoelectric technology platform provides mission critical cooling for chip-level hotspots across the data center, including Optics (Pluggable & Co-packaged); GPU/HBM; switches and server rack/infrastructure. The company’s enterprise cooling solutions provide end-users flexible access to hardware and software systems that drive AI computing, dramatically mitigate CO2 emissions, and lower data center energy consumption. ### Ryan Parker President & COO Ryan Parker is President & COO at Phononic.  Ryan is an experienced cloud and data center executive and has managed all business aspects including P&L, sales, marketing, GTM, partnerships, and product management and development (hardware, software). As President and COO, Ryan will lead Phononic’s expansion into the data center cooling market, scale operations to meet increasing market demand, drive cross-functional alignment from product development to delivery and help shape and execute the long-term strategic roadmap. ### Chris Bates CFO Chris Bates is Phononic’s CFO.  Chris is an operator-minded finance leader with experience scaling high-growth hardware technology businesses across semiconductors and AI-enabled platforms. His background spans both senior finance leadership and operating roles, including leading a global product line and managing teams while living overseas, giving him a pragmatic perspective on aligning product execution, manufacturing scale, and supply-chain performance with financial outcomes. At Phononic, Chris collaborates closely with leadership and the Board to enable profitable growth, seamless scalability and a fearless pursuit of unleashing the full potential of AI. ### Matt Langman SVP and GM, Infrastructure Solutions Matt Langman is a senior technology executive with deep expertise in AI, data centers, and cloud infrastructure. He has a proven track record of leading successful businesses and delivering multiple generations of high‑performance computing solutions, including Intel Xeon processors for hyperscalers, enterprise customers, and HPC environments. As Phononic’s  Senior Vice President and General Manager of Infrastructure Solutions, Matt leads the company’s flagship initiatives focused on cooling critical data center hotspots—from optical transceivers to GPUs and AI accelerators. He and his team oversee product management, business strategy, marketing, and ecosystem partnerships to ensure successful deployment of these solutions in AI data centers worldwide. ### Waraporn “JJ” Sarika VP Global Operation Waraporn “JJ” Sarika is a seasoned global operations executive with experience leading teams in manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and quality across the electronics, FMCG, and services sectors. She has managed end-to-end operations across the APAC region, consistently delivering scalable, high-performance results in complex, fast-growing environments. As an executive leader, JJ has built and led large cross-functional teams overseeing production, operations control, engineering, NPI, and quality management. She is recognized for transforming operational frameworks, optimizing manufacturing performance, and strengthening business continuity through data-driven decisions and disciplined execution. ## Life at Phononic At Phononic, our culture is built on inclusive and supportive values that shape who we are as a company. Only by investing in our culture can we confidently set out to change the world. **Leadership** Lead through inspiration, not mandate. **Let the Truth Set You Free** Be honest when facing adversity or opportunity. **No Valley of Death, Only Valley of Opportunities** Focus on the needs of the market and align resources accordingly. **Accountability** Demand accountability from yourself and our company regardless of position or rank. **Sustainability** Environmentally responsible in all that we do. **Quality** Live it, own it, perfect it, scale it. **Swagger** Be confident and enthusiastic, not arrogant. **Ownership** Take pride in your work and the work of our company. **Safety Matters** For you, for us, for our customers. ## Benefits ### Healthcare At Phononic, we truly value you as an employee and part of our professional family. Our goal is to offer the very best healthcare possible to you and your loved ones. With this in mind, we have developed a comprehensive employee benefit package designed to protect you and your family. ### Vacation Phononic recognizes the importance of providing each full-time employee the opportunity to take time off from work to rest, relax, recharge, and have fun. Because we are an organization with high performance standards, we offer a very flexible vacation policy. ### Sick Pay Phononic provides paid sick time to regular full-time employees to provide them with protection against loss of income if they are ill or injured, need to attend to an immediate family member, or if they need time off from work for necessary or routine health care. ### 401K Retirement Plan A 401K plan is an effective way for employees to save for retirement. We offer an Auto Enroll feature and you can contribute up to 90% of your income as required by law. ### Stock Options Employees are given the opportunity to have ownership in the company with options.