Gary Hammes
About Gary Hammes
Gary Hammes is a Principal FPGA Engineer at Ainstein, where he has worked since 2018. He holds dual bachelor's degrees in Electrical Engineering and Civil Engineering from Kansas State University and has extensive experience in hardware architecture and design.
Work at Ainstein
Gary Hammes has been employed at Ainstein as a Principal FPGA Engineer since 2018. In this role, he focuses on developing advanced FPGA solutions, contributing to the company's initiatives in radar technology and signal processing. His work is based in the Lawrence, Kansas Area, where he applies his extensive knowledge in hardware architecture and FPGA design.
Education and Expertise
Gary Hammes earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Kansas State University, completing his studies from 1991 to 1996. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in hardware engineering, particularly in FPGA and ASIC design. He has developed expertise in radar signal processing within System on Chip (SOC) FPGAs.
Background
Gary Hammes has a diverse professional background in hardware engineering. He began his career as an IC Design Engineer at Freescale Semiconductor from 1996 to 2000. He has held various positions, including Lead Hardware Engineer at QuVIS and Design Engineer at Silicon Laboratories. His experience spans over two decades, with roles that have included hardware development and FPGA engineering.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Ainstein, Gary Hammes worked at several notable companies. He served as an Altera Dedicated FAE at Arrow Electronics for 10 months in 2009. From 2009 to 2014, he was a Lead FPGA & Senior ASIC Engineer at RED Digital Cinema. He also worked at Tradebot as a Hardware Developer from 2014 to 2018. His roles have involved managing development teams and contributing to complex hardware projects.
Technical Skills
Gary Hammes possesses a broad range of technical skills in hardware engineering. His expertise includes FPGA and ASIC RTL design, transistor-level design, and PCB design. He is also knowledgeable in software development, which complements his hardware design capabilities. His comprehensive skill set enables him to effectively contribute to various aspects of hardware architecture and development.