SandForce Company
Industry: Solid-state drive company
DescriptionSandForce was an American fabless semiconductor company based in Milpitas, California, that designed and manufactured flash memory controllers for solid-state drives. On January 4, 2012, SandForce was acquired by LSI Corporation and became the Flash Components Division of LSI. Founded: 2006 Headquarters: Milpitas, CA Number of employees: 190 Founders: Rado Danilak, Alex Naqvi Parent organization: Seagate Technology
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SandForce Employees
Silicon Valley HR Business Partners, LLC May 2013 - Present
LSI Corporation January 2012 - May 2013
SandForce January 2009 - January 2012
Colliers International, Inc. 2003 - 2008
PDF, Inc. 2000 - 2002
Trident Microsystems, Inc. 1995 - 2000
Olivetti Advanced Techology Center 1992 - 1994
Skills
Organizational..., Human Resources, Coaching, Executive Management, Management, Succession Planning, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Performance Management, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Deferred Compensation, Workforce Planning, HR Consulting, HRIS, Compensation & Benefit, Legal, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Project Planning, Employee Engagement, Temporary Placement, Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Personnel Management, Employee Benefits, Organizational Design, Career Development, Organizational..., Program Management, College Recruiting, Strategic HR, Benefits Administration, Leadership Development, Executive Search, SaaS, Executive Pay, HR Policies, Consulting, Employer Branding, Sourcing, Internet Recruiting, Employment Law, Job Descriptions, Management Development, Executive Coaching, Change Management
Education
Lincoln University - Law School 1983 — 1986
Doctor of Law (JD)
San Jose State University
M.E.A. / Credential Program
CSU Chico
BA, Public Administration
Pure Storage October 2014 - Present
LSI Corporation January 2012 - October 2014
SandForce September 2009 - January 2012
Ubicom February 2008 - September 2009
Trimble Navigation January 1998 - February 2008
Skills
Firmware, SSD, Device Drivers, Microprocessors, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, FPGA, RTOS, Embedded Linux, Linux System..., Linux, SoC, Embedded Operating..., Linux Kernel, Hardware Architecture, ASIC, Processors, Debugging, System Architecture
Education
University of Auckland 1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Seagate Technology September 2014 - Present
LSI Corporation April 2012 - September 2014
SandForce, Inc July 2011 - March 2012
SandForce July 2011 - January 2012
SandForce, Inc September 2010 - January 2011
ACF Components & Fasteners, Inc June 2003 - August 2010
Skills
C++, Linux, Product Lifecycle..., Outlook, Testing, Digital Signal..., Firmware, Java, Semiconductors
Education
San Francisco State University
Information Systems
Westmont High School
Seagate Technology September 2014 - Present
LSI Corporation January 2012 - September 2014
SandForce May 2011 - January 2012
SandForce December 2007 - May 2011
T-Mobile Czech Republic April 2000 - February 2003
Skills
Product Marketing, SoC, Go-to-market Strategy, Mobile Devices, Marketing Communications, Product Development, Project Management, Start-ups, Product Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Development, Cloud Computing, Business Process, C, Embedded Systems, Strategic Partnerships, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Ekonomická univerzita v Bratislave 1993 — 1998
Seagate Technology September 2014 - Present
LSI, an Avago Technologies Company January 2012 - September 2014
SandForce September 2009 - January 2012
SanDisk January 2008 - September 2009
Spansion June 2003 - January 2008
Skills
SSD, Debugging, Integrated Circuit..., SATA, Verilog, Semiconductors, Flash, C, Perl, NAND, Embedded Systems, SoC, VLSI, Logic Design, ASIC, PCIe, Python, Failure Analysis, Firmware, RTL design, FPGA, IC, SystemVerilog, Static Timing Analysis, Circuit Design, Embedded Software, Flash Memory, NVMe, CMOS, EDA, Qt, C++, Engineering Management, Storage, Product Development
Education
San Jose State University
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Micron Technology October 2015 - Present
Tidal Systems, a Micron Technology Company October 2013 - October 2015
LSI Corporation January 2012 - October 2013
SandForce August 2011 - January 2012
Hitachi GST December 2010 - July 2011
STEC January 2007 - December 2010
Nixo August 2004 - December 2006
G.R.G. September 2000 - November 2003
Nixo August 1997 - September 2000
Skills
Firmware, SSD, PCIe, FPGA, Storage, Logic Analyzer, VHDL, Embedded Systems, C, DSP, Flash Memory, Embedded Software, Matlab, Xilinx, USB, Digital Signal..., PCB design, Hardware Architecture, Hardware, PCB Design
Education
Sharif University of Technology 1990 — 1997
Master, Computer Hardware
Sharif University of Technology 1990 — 1997
Master of Science, Computer HW
Spectrum Interior Design, Inc. September 2012 - February 2013
SandForce July 2011 - January 2012
SandForce November 2009 - July 2011
F-Secure Corporation January 2009 - May 2009
Colliers International October 2004 - August 2008
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Invoicing, Accounts Payable, Outlook, Administrative..., Management, Interior Design, Drawing, Paint Color Consultation, Architectural Design, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD
Education
De Anza College 2005 — 2009
AA, Business/Interior Design
San Jose State University
BFA Interior Design
West Valley College
Interior Design
SandForce April 2008 - Present
Cradle Technologies August 2000 - January 2008
NXP Semiconductors May 1995 - August 2000
Philips Semiconductors 1995 - 2000
Mips Computer December 1987 - May 1990
MIPS Computer Systems 1987 - 1990
Skills
Debugging, Embedded Software, SSD, SATA, SoC, Embedded Systems, Microprocessors, C, Processors, ASIC, Computer Architecture, Linux, System Architecture, Digital Signal..., Algorithms, Architecture, Engineering, Perl, Multithreading, Software Development, Software Engineering, Customer Service, TCL, ARM, LEG (the other ARM), Tensilica, Architectures, Firmware
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1984 — 1985
BA CS, CS
University of California, Berkeley 1978 — 1980
BA CS, Computer Science
Seagate Technology September 2014 - Present
LSI, an Avago Technologies Company May 2014 - September 2014
LSI Corporation January 2012 - May 2014
SandForce July 2009 - January 2012
Owera AS December 2008 - July 2009
Ubicom May 2004 - October 2008
Atherton Industries December 2002 - April 2004
Broadcom March 2000 - December 2002
BlueSteel Networks June 1999 - March 2000
Sleep Solutions Inc. 1995 - October 1999
Skills
Management, RTOS, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, ASIC, Firmware, SoC, SCSI, Device Drivers, Debugging, Python, Kernel, Software Development, Processors, Storage, Ethernet, Wireless, Linux, Software Engineering, Embedded Linux, ARM, Linux Kernel, FPGA, System Architecture, Microprocessors, TCL, Verilog, Perl, Hardware Architecture
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 1994 — 1997
PhD, Computer Engineering
San Jose State University 1990 — 1994
MSEE, Electrical Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles 1982 — 1986
BS, Mathematics
Los Altos High School 1978 — 1982
Storm Ventures September 2000 - Present
GuideSpark April 2013 - Present
SwiftStack Inc. April 2012 - Present
Metacloud 2011 - Present
Appcelerator July 2008 - Present
Hubpages.com / YieldBuild.com January 2008 - Present
Splashtop Inc (formerly DeviceVM) June 2006 - Present
XDN, Inc October 2009 - December 2012
Marketo November 2010 - April 2012
SandForce December 2006 - January 2012
Skills
Venture Capital, Start-ups, Product Management, Entrepreneurship, Mergers, Business Strategy, Business Development, Angel Investing, SaaS, Cloud Computing, Corporate Development, Product Development, Private Equity, Enterprise Software, Strategy, New Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Go-to-market Strategy, Investments, PaaS, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mobile Devices, Product Marketing, Management, Mobile Applications, E-commerce, Executive Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Alliances, Big Data
Education
Stanford University 1990 — 1994
BS MS
Germantown Academy 1986 — 1990
Apple August 2013 - Present
SandForce June 2012 - September 2012
Career China June 2012 - June 2013
Association of Chinese Students and Scholars at Stanford March 2012 - June 2013
Stanford University September 2011 - June 2013
Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics,WNLO June 2010 - June 2011
Skills
Strategic Planning, Project Management, C++, C, Matlab, HTML 5, CSS, JavaScript, Perl, Java, Program Management, Project Planning, Hardware Development, Software Development, Computer Architecture, VLSI, System Verilog, Verilog, VHDL, Cadence
Education
Stanford University 2011 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 3.8
Huazhong University of Science and Technology 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 92
Apple September 2015 - Present
Apple June 2013 - September 2015
freelance software developer "self employed" May 2008 - May 2013
Apple January 2012 - August 2012
Steinway & Sons January 2011 - August 2011
SandForce May 2010 - August 2010
Kalexo May 2008 - April 2010
Ubicom June 2008 - August 2008
North American Theater Technology Inc 2008 - 2008
Neetek Systems Integration, Inc June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Mobile Applications, Perl, Python, Cloud Applications, Java, Debugging, Mobile Devices
Education
Northeastern University 2008 — 2012
BS, Computer Science and Music Technology
Harker 2004 — 2008
SandForce 2009 - Present
Novafora 2007 - August 2009
ATI Research 2005 - 2007
ATI 2005 - 2007
Terayon 1995 - 2005
LSI Logic 1993 - 1995
Skills
Verilog, SoC, RTL design, ASIC, Logic Design, FPGA, Logic Synthesis, SSD, Microarchitecture, Semiconductors, Static Timing Analysis, Processors, Timing Closure, Embedded Systems, RTL coding, Emulation, DFT, Debugging, VLSI, IC, Hardware, Dependable Team Player, LDPC, Cadence, Architecture, Functional Verification, SystemVerilog, Logic Analyzer, Primetime, Microprocessors, SATA, Low-power Design, RTL Coding, RTL Design
Education
Santa Clara University 1988 — 1995
MSEE, ASIC Design and Test
Intersil August 2013 - Present
LSI Corporation April 2012 - August 2013
LSI Corporation January 2012 - April 2012
SandForce June 2010 - January 2012
SandForce September 2008 - May 2010
Bridgenex November 2006 - May 2010
Cymer, Inc October 2007 - September 2008
Skills
Applicant Tracking..., PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Recruiting, Sourcing, Human Resources, Talent Management, Onboarding, Technical Recruiting, Employee Relations, Organizational..., Interviews, HRIS, Baking, Management, Talent Acquisition, Strategy, Employee Benefits, Deferred Compensation, Hiring, Temporary Placement, Career Development, Coaching, College Recruiting, Workforce Planning, Internet Recruiting, Time Management, Performance Management, Vendor Management, Employee Engagement, Screening, Employer Branding, Succession Planning
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 2010 — 2010
HR Management, Human Resources Management
University of California, Riverside 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Seagate Technology September 2014 - Present
LSI, an Avago Technologies Company January 2012 - August 2014
SandForce February 2010 - January 2012
PLX Technology, Inc. November 2004 - January 2010
TrueSAN Networks April 2001 - September 2003
HP March 2000 - March 2001
Legato Systems May 1999 - March 2000
Adaptec May 1993 - May 1999
Adaptec December 1989 - April 1993
Scientific Micro Systems August 1988 - December 1989
Skills
Operating Systems, Testing, Hardware, Integration, Quality Assurance, Storage, Hardware Architecture, Firmware
Education
National University 1995 — 1997
MS, Telecommunications
National University 1992 — 1995
MBA, General Management
Santa Clara University 1984 — 1988
BS, Electrical Engineering
Freelancer October 2013 - Present
LSI Corporation October 2011 - December 2013
SandForce October 2011 - January 2012
Skills
Android Development, Android, Java, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Testing, Competitive Analysis, Test Automation, Technical Writing, Data Analysis, Programming, Android SDK
Education
UCSD 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Biology
UCSD 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology
Data Security Laboratory September 2014 - Present
OCZ Storage Solutions - A Toshiba Group Company March 2014 - September 2014
Western Digital July 2011 - March 2014
Trusted Computing Group November 2007 - August 2011
SandForce February 2010 - July 2011
Samsung Information Systems, America (SISA) November 2007 - March 2010
Western Digital August 2003 - 2007
Lucent Technologies 2001 - 2003
Analog & Digital Devices 1998 - 2001
Telrad Networks 1995 - 1998
Skills
Embedded Systems, Firmware, Security, Project Management, Management, SSD, Agile Methodologies, Storage, Device Drivers, Debugging, System Architecture, Software Development, Hardware, C, Testing, Embedded Software, SCSI, SoC, TCP/IP, Product Development, Networking, Linux Kernel, USB, Algorithms, SATA, Ethernet, Distributed Systems, Linux, Semiconductors, FPGA, Programming, Perl, RTOS, Assembly Language, Shell Scripting, Talent Acquisition, Hardware Architecture, ARM, Digital Signal..., ASIC, Computer Architecture, Software Engineering, NAS, Microprocessors, Simulations, Multithreading, Test Automation
Education
Samara State Technical University 1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Oracle July 2013 - Present
Western Digital August 2011 - July 2013
SandForce October 2010 - November 2011
Fovia, Inc. July 2009 - November 2010
Adeko Technologies June 2004 - July 2008
Skills
Embedded Systems, SATA, Storage, SSD, Perl, C, Firmware, C++, Verilog, Hardware, Digital IC Design, FPGA, Debugging, Python, Linux, Simulations, Integrated Circuit..., Device Drivers, SoC, ASIC, ARM, Embedded Software
Education
Santa Clara University 2008 — 2011
MSc, Electrical Engineering
Uludağ Üniversitesi 2005 — 2008
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering
Samsung Electronics America September 2015 - Present
Seagate Technology September 2014 - September 2015
LSI November 2011 - August 2014
SandForce July 2009 - November 2011
VIV Systems May 2008 - June 2009
Samsung Information Systems America March 2005 - May 2008
Samsung Information Systems America March 2002 - February 2005
Quantum January 1998 - February 2002
Samsung Electronics February 1984 - December 1997
Skills
Debugging, Process Engineering, Matlab, Failure Analysis, FMEA, C, Hardware Architecture, SSD, Device Drivers, SoC, Logic Analyzer, Testing, Semiconductors, Firmware, Validation, Embedded Systems, FPGA, RTOS, Microprocessors, Analog, Storage, Hardware, C++, Mixed Signal, ARM, Linux, Manufacturing, Integration, Verilog, Product Development, Emulator, ASIC, PCB design, Embedded Software, PCIe, Management, Electronics, VLSI, Six Sigma, Orcad, Product Management, Static Timing Analysis, Digital Signal..., SATA, SCSI, Processors, Engineering Management, IC, Flash Memory, OrCAD
Education
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology 1984 — 1987
MS, Electrical Engineering
Seoul National University 1980 — 1983
BS, Electrical Engineering
Tesla Motors September 2012 - Present
Tesla Motors September 2011 - September 2012
SandForce May 2010 - September 2011
Spansion May 2009 - April 2010
Spansion April 2008 - May 2009
Spansion July 2002 - April 2008
SVision LLC September 2000 - December 2001
Skills
Debugging, Product Development, Embedded Systems, Engineering Management, PCB design, SoC, Cross-functional Team..., Test Engineering, Verilog, Software Development, Project Management, FPGA, Testing, C++, IC, C, Integration, Hardware, Semiconductors, CRM, ASIC
Education
Santa Clara University 2004 — 2008
MBA
University of Washington 1998 — 2002
BSEE
SanDisk February 2012 - Present
SandForce March 2011 - January 2012
Seagate Technology August 2003 - March 2011
CenterPoint Broadband October 2000 - December 2001
Skills
Linux, Debugging, PCB design, Testing, Labview, Firmware
Education
San Jose State University 2004 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering
Heald College 1995 — 1997
AS, Computer/Electronics
Altera September 2014 - Present
Avago Technologies May 2014 - September 2014
LSI, an Avago Technologies Company January 2012 - May 2014
Sandforce September 2011 - December 2011
SandForce September 2010 - September 2011
AMCC October 2007 - September 2010
Montalvo Systems August 2005 - October 2007
PASemi May 2004 - July 2005
P.A. Semi 2004 - 2005
PA Semi 2004 - 2005
Skills
Microprocessors, VLSI, EDA, ASIC, Physical Design, SoC, Semiconductors, Logic Design, Debugging, IC, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Static Timing Analysis, Verilog, RTL design, Integration, Processors, SystemVerilog, TCL, RTL Design
Education
UC Berkeley 1991 — 1995
BS
Google April 2010 - Present
SandForce March 2009 - May 2010
nVidia Corporation May 2003 - March 2009
Transmeta 1995 - 2003
Integrated Information Technology 1992 - 1995
IIT 1992 - 1995
SMOS June 1989 - June 1993
S-MOS Systems 1989 - 1992
SMOS Systems (Seiko-Epson/Epson Semiconductor) 1989 - 1992
SMOS Systems 1989 - 1992
Skills
Performance Analysis, High Performance..., Processors, X86, Computer Architecture, Microprocessors, Verilog, Perl, Linux, Unix, VLSI, ASIC, Debugging, Video, DSP, Python, C++, C, Simulation, PCIe, Distributed Systems, Hardware Design, Logic Design, SystemVerilog, RTL design, Technical Leadership, Software Engineering, Simulations, Digital Signal..., Semiconductors, System Architecture, Software Design, Firmware, Hardware Architecture, GPU, IC, FPGA, RTL Design, Sports Photography
Education
Stanford 1991 — 1995
MS
Caltech 1985 — 1989
BS
CloudFlow March 2012 - Present
SandForce August 2010 - January 2012
AMCC April 2008 - October 2010
MagnaChip Semiconductor April 2007 - April 2008
Hifn November 2002 - April 2007
Nishan Systems July 1999 - August 2002
Toshiba/TAEC September 1992 - September 1998
Chips & Technology October 1990 - August 1992
nCHIP Inc October 1989 - July 1990
Key Computer Labs / Amdhal February 1987 - October 1989
Skills
Image Processing, SoC, Product Marketing, Debugging, Verilog, Semiconductors, FPGA, Embedded Systems, RTL design, Software, Sensors, PCB design, Business Development, CMOS, Device Drivers, Processors, Microprocessors, Market Analysis, Firmware, ASIC, Physical Design, IC, Hardware, PCIe, Team Leadership, USB, RTOS, ARM, Hardware Architecture, Simulations, SystemVerilog, Digital Signal..., Embedded Software, VLSI, EDA, Integrated Circuit..., Ethernet, Computer Architecture, Analog, TCL, PCB Design
Education
Oregon State University 1975 — 1978
Ph.D, Electrical Engineering
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
B.Sc, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Glympse June 2014 - Present
CNEX Labs May 2014 - Present
Cloudwords, Inc. February 2014 - Present
Alpine Data Labs April 2013 - Present
SwiftStack Inc. June 2012 - Present
Trilliant December 2010 - Present
UMC Capital May 2006 - Present
MobileIron August 2013 - June 2014
SandForce February 2010 - December 2011
Vertex Management August 1997 - May 2006
Skills
Venture Capital, Raising Venture Capital, Global Business..., Mergers, Strategy Development, Financial Modeling, Start-ups, Private Equity, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Structure, Cloud Computing, Mobile Devices, Investments, Business Development, Semiconductors, Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Enterprise Software, Investment Banking, SaaS, Corporate Development
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1993 — 1995
MBA, Marketing and Finance
San Jose State University 1983 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mecahnical Engineering
LSI Corporation January 2012 - June 2014
SandForce July 2010 - December 2011
Sonoa Systems November 2008 - June 2010
UPEK, Inc August 2004 - June 2008
Luminous Networks September 2000 - August 2004
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Reporting, CPA, Auditing, Accounting, Mergers & Acquisitions, GAAP, Analysis, Start-ups, Strategic Financial..., Revenue Recognition, Sarbanes-Oxley, Finance, Forecasting, Internal Controls, SEC filings, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, SEC Filings
Education
Oklahoma State University 1995 — 1996
Master of Science, Accounting
Oklahoma State University 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Skyera May 2011 - Present
WaveSemi 2010 - 2011
SandForce March 2010 - November 2010
Nvidia May 2002 - March 2010
Ambrent June 2001 - April 2002
Lantern Communications June 2000 - March 2001
MMC Networks January 1995 - May 2000
Lannet May 1994 - January 1995
Intel February 1991 - May 1994
Skills
SoC, ASIC, RTL design, PCIe, Verilog, FPGA, Electronics, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Computer Architecture, Processors, Perl, EDA, SystemVerilog, Firmware
Education
Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University "LETI" 1971 — 1977
MS, Computer Science
Seagate Technology September 2014 - Present
LSI Corporation January 2012 - Present
SandForce July 2010 - January 2012
NVIDIA January 2008 - September 2008
LSI Corporation 2006 - 2007
LSI LOGIC 1996 - July 2006
HEADLAND TECHNOLOGY January 1989 - 1996
Skills
System Design, PCB design, Semiconductors, Semiconductor Industry, Debugging, ASIC, Silicon, Embedded Software, IC, Failure Analysis, Processors, Device Drivers, SoC, FPGA, Hardware, ARM, Embedded Systems, Mixed Signal, SSD, Linux, Storage, Characterization, Firmware, Technical Writing, Software Development, Analog, Verilog, Digital Signal..., RTL design, Product Management, Hardware Architecture, Set Top Box
Education
Santa Clara University 1975 — 1977
MSEE
Kansas State University 1964 — 1969
BSEE
University of California, Santa Cruz
SandForce February 2011 - Present
Seagate 2014 - 2015
LSI 2012 - 2012
Trident Microsystem 2008 - March 2011
Magnum Semiconductor July 2006 - July 2008
Cirrus Logic 1985 - 2005
Cirrus Logic 1995 - 2000
Education
University of Oregon 1975 — 1982
SK hynix memory solutions inc. March 2015 - Present
Seagate Technology September 2014 - March 2015
Avago Technologies May 2014 - September 2014
LSI Corporation January 2012 - May 2014
SandForce October 2008 - January 2012
MagnaChip Semiconductors 2008 - 2008
PMC-Sierra, INC March 2006 - September 2007
Agilent April 2003 - July 2006
AvagoTechnologies 2005 - 2006
Agilent Technologies 2003 - 2006
Skills
SoC, IC, Microprocessors, Product Development, Engineering Management, Leadership, ASIC, Verilog, Semiconductors, Architectures, FPGA, Debugging, Embedded Systems, RTL Design, Perl, VLSI, Firmware, Hardware Architecture, EDA, Processors, Embedded Software, Management, ASIC/SOC
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1984 — 1991
Ph. D., Computer Architecture
Princeton University 1980 — 1984
BSEE, EECS
Tsinghua University 1978 — 1978
HGST, a Western Digital company October 2014 - Present
SanDisk September 2013 - October 2014
LSI Corporation August 2011 - September 2013
SandForce August 2011 - January 2012
Supermicro September 2007 - August 2011
Intel June 2006 - January 2007
Maxim Integrated Products June 2005 - September 2005
Skills
VHDL, Leadership, C++, Mandarin, SSD, Project Management, Product Management, Account Management, Storage Solutions, Computer Hardware, NAND Flash, Product Marketing, Embedded Systems, SATA, IC, Storage, Manufacturing, Hardware, ASIC, Electronics, FPGA, Testing, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Hardware Architecture, Firmware, PCB design, Management, Semiconductors, SoC, Debugging, Technical Marketing, Device Drivers, Intel
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
BS, EE
LSI Corporation January 2012 - Present
SandForce December 2010 - January 2012
Panasonic May 2001 - November 2010
Hitachi Computer Products November 2000 - May 2001
Honeywell September 1999 - November 2000
Samsung April 1994 - January 1996
Qnix February 1990 - May 1994
Skills
SATA, Device Drivers, Firmware, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Software Engineering, AHCI, PCIe, FPGA, SoC, USB, SSD
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1997 — 1999
MBA, MIS
Sogang University 1985 — 1989
BS, EE
Microchip Technology May 2010 - Present
SandForce June 2009 - October 2009
Network Sound January 2009 - May 2009
SandForce 2009 - 2009
Intersil Corporation June 2008 - August 2008
San Jose State University 2007 - 2008
cvr coe 2002 - 2006
Skills
Matlab, Microcontrollers, Electronics, Embedded Systems, SPICE, PCB design, Hardware Architecture, Cadence
Education
San Jose State University 2007 — 2008
MSEE, Analog IC
LSI Corporation January 2012 - Present
SandForce July 2011 - January 2012
Marvell May 2007 - July 2011
Marvell Semiconductor May 2007 - July 2011
Qualcomm May 2006 - August 2006
Honeywell October 2002 - July 2005
Skills
Embedded Systems, SoC, Device Drivers, ARM, Embedded Software, Bluetooth, Testing, Microprocessors, C, Wireless, RTOS, ASIC
Education
North Carolina State University
SandForce May 2007 - Present
Palmchip May 2000 - April 2007
Skills
ASIC, SoC, Verilog, RTL design, Debugging, SSD, FPGA, Semiconductors, IC, Embedded Systems, Microprocessors, Processors, RTL Design, Hardware Architecture
Education
University of California, Davis 1994 — 1999
Micron Technology October 2015 - Present
Tidal Systems August 2013 - September 2015
SandForce January 2012 - July 2013
SandForce Inc April 2008 - December 2011
STMicroelectronics July 2006 - March 2008
Maxtor 1994 - 2006
QUANTUM 1994 - 2001
Skills
SoC, Verilog, SSD, RTL design, ASIC, SATA, Semiconductors, Functional Verification, SystemVerilog, Firmware, FPGA, Microprocessors, Processors, Debugging
Education
West Virginia University 1992 — 1993
MSEE, Electrical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University 1983 — 1987
B. Tech., Electronics & Communication Engg.
Seagate Technology September 2014 - Present
LSI Corporation January 2012 - August 2014
SandForce December 2010 - December 2011
SiBEAM August 2009 - December 2010
SiBEAM December 2008 - August 2009
Nvida Corporation 2005 - 2008
Skills
Semiconductors, IC, ASIC, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Failure Analysis, SoC, CMOS, Electronics, Program Management, Product Lifecycle..., Manufacturing
Education
Offenburg University of Applied Sciences
Tidal Systems July 2013 - Present
LSI Corporation (Sandforce acquisition) 2012 - July 2013
SandForce November 2009 - July 2013
Cortina Systems June 2005 - August 2009
Sun Microsystems 1995 - 2005
IBM 1993 - 1994
Skills
Verilog, SystemVerilog, Debugging, ASIC, PCIe, Functional Verification, RTL design, SoC, Semiconductors, Processors, VLSI, Embedded Software
Education
University of Michigan 1993 — 1994
MS, EECS
University of California, Berkeley 1988 — 1992
BS, EECS
OCZ Storage Solutions - A Toshiba Group Company May 2014 - Present
Western Digital July 2011 - January 2014
SandForce August 2010 - July 2011
Data Domain July 2008 - January 2010
Samsung 2005 - 2008
Pillar Data Systems August 2002 - November 2005
Maxtor Corp April 2000 - July 2002
Skills
Firmware, Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Debugging, SSD, Device Drivers, Software Development, C, Storage, SCSI, Embedded Software, Testing, SATA, ARM, RTOS, Project Management, SoC, Hardware, Microprocessors, NAS, Digital Signal..., Talent Acquisition, Test Automation, Engineering Management, Fibre Channel, ASIC, Processors, Semiconductors, Verilog, Building Automation, Customer Service, Linux Kernel, Simulations, Unix, Perl, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, System Architecture, Embedded Linux, FPGA, Storage Management, Algorithms, File Systems, Hard Drives, SAN, Linux, Architecture, SystemC Modeling, SoC Modeling, Tools and Support
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1989 — 1991
MS, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
University of Missouri-Rolla 1986 — 1989
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Uniquify January 2011 - Present
SandForce June 2008 - October 2010
Magnum Semiconductor July 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Manufacturing Operations, Contract Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Productivity Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Operations Management, Semiconductors, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Project Management, Start-ups, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Supply Chain, ASIC, Testing, Quality Assurance, IC, Engineering, SoC, Semiconductor Industry, Strategy, Electronics, Engineering Management, Analog
Education
Erskine College
AB, Chemistry, Math, and Physics
San Jose State University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Stanford University
MS, Electrical Engineering
University of Florida
MS, Materials Science
Seagate Technology September 2014 - Present
LSI Corporation January 2012 - May 2014
SandForce 2011 - January 2012
Skills
Semiconductor Industry, Semiconductors, FPGA, Embedded Systems, Product Marketing, Product Management, ASIC, IC, SoC, SSD, PCIe, Hardware Architecture, Firmware, Analog, CMOS
Education
Royal Roads University 2000 — 2001
Master, EMBA
National Taipei University of Technology 1982 — 1986
Bachelor's degree, EE
Marvell November 2007 - Present
SandForce 2012 - 2012
Marvell Switzerland October 2006 - November 2007
Philips Research April 2002 - July 2004
Education
Eindhoven University of Technology 2002 — 2006
PhD, Electrical Engineering
EURECOM 2000 — 2001
Eurecom Certificat, Mobile Communications
Telecom ParisTech 1999 — 2001
ENST Ingineer/ Msc, Electrical Engineering
Ecole polytechnique 1997 — 1999
Engineer of the Ecole Polytechnique, Maths, Applied Maths, Signal Processing.
P@C February 2012 - Present
SandForce October 2007 - January 2012
Cisco Systems 2006 - 2007
Agere Systems 2004 - 2006
Luminous Networks 2000 - 2004
Globalstar 1996 - 2000
Skills
Embedded Software, Device Drivers, Simulations, Embedded Systems, Firmware, FPGA, Ethernet, Debugging, Verilog, Digital Signal..., ASIC
Education
Case Western Reserve University 1994 — 1996
Master of Science (MS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
University of Auckland 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College 1989 — 1990
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
LSI Corporation January 2012 - Present
SandForce August 2008 - January 2012
Skills
Verilog, ASIC, VLSI, SoC, DFT, Logic Design, RTL design, FPGA, Debugging, Semiconductors
Education
University of Southern California 2006 — 2008
MS, Electrical Engineering
National Taiwan University 2003 — 2005
MS, Physics
CNEX Labs, Inc. June 2013 - Present
Huawei January 2011 - May 2013
Brocade July 2009 - December 2010
SandForce January 2008 - March 2009
Cisco Systems July 1996 - December 2007
Skills
NVM express, Interlaken..., ACL, TCAM, Netflow,..., SATA, GSM, ASIC, Ethernet, IP, PCIe, Integration, Telecommunications, Switches, Data Center
Education
Michigan Technological University 1987 — 1988
Master of Science (MS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Shanghai Jiao Tong University 1982 — 1986
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
LSI, an Avago Technologies Company December 2013 - Present
South Bay Writers October 2012 - March 2014
LSI, an Avago Technologies Company July 2012 - December 2013
SandForce December 2010 - December 2011
Skills
Organizational..., Project Tracking, Project Planning, Proofreading, Copy Editing
Education
University of California, Irvine 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Health