Raghu Sharma

Raghu Sharma
Sharma, Raghu Founder of Multi-Tech Systems Died April 17, 2007 after a long illness at his home in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was 69. Sharma, a native of New Delhi, India, received a bachelors degree in physics from Delhi University, a bachelors degree and a masters degree in electrical engineering from India Institute of Science in Bangalore and a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. In 1970 he designed a low cost, efficient acoustic coupler that was the forerunner of Multi-Tech System's industry leading modem line. Multi-Tech Systems is the winner of the 1992 Governor's International Trade Award and INC. Magazine's 2002, "Most Innovative Company Award", and holds 57 patents and numerous awards for excellence in the field of communications and technology. Sharma is survived by Patricia, his wife of 26 years, his 4 children, Janel, Adrienne, Matthew, Jennifer and 2 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Raghu Sharma Scholarship Fund, a national Award competition to celebrate the brilliance of young minds. Checks to the Fund can be sent to: The Raghu Sharma Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 855, Village Center Drive, #384, North Oaks, MN 55127. Bradshaw 678 South Snelling Avenue 651-698-3878