Professor of the Practice at a leading research institution with over 25 years of senior technical leadership in semiconductor design and microprocessor architecture. Chief Architect for multi-core SPARC processors at a major technology company, Strategic SoC Architect at a leading semiconductor company, and Chief Hardware Architect at a startup specializing in innovative processor design, where novel RISC-V domain-specific instruction set extensions were developed.

Holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering and has authored 70+ U.S. patents in microprocessor and chip architecture. Expertise spans FPGA systems, AI accelerators, neuromorphic computing, hardware security, and network-on-chip design. Currently co-leads a computer architecture research laboratory at a leading research institution.

Formal Education

  • Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from a top-tier research university
  • B.S. in Computer Engineering from a well-regarded research university

Career Highlights

  • Chief Architect for multi-core SPARC microprocessors (UltraSPARC IV and IV+) at a major technology company
  • Research Scientist at a leading semiconductor company on hardware-software codesign for multi-core systems
  • Chief Hardware Architect developing novel RISC-V domain-specific instruction set extensions
  • Strategic SoC Architect at a leading semiconductor company, contributed to advanced FPGA architecture and hardware security innovations
  • CEO and founder of a company developing advanced motion capture smart apparel systems
  • Director of Disruptive Innovation at a major technology company, led innovative mobility solutions
  • Co-lead of a computer architecture research laboratory at a leading research institution

Expert Qualifications

  • Extensive expertise in semiconductor patent disputes involving microprocessor architecture, instruction set design, and FPGA systems
  • Proven track record of technical leadership and innovation in complex hardware-software systems
  • Strong patent record demonstrating thought leadership in chip design and computer architecture
  • Experience explaining complex technical concepts to legal and business stakeholders in patent litigation contexts