John O'neill, Ph.D.
About John O'neill, Ph.D.
John O'Neill, Ph.D., is a Principal Software Engineer at Ampere, specializing in high-performance applications and software optimization. He has authored numerous scientific publications and has extensive experience in computer architecture, particularly with SIMD vectorization techniques.
Work at Ampere
John O'Neill has been employed at Ampere as a Principal Software Engineer since 2018. He is based in the Portland, Oregon Area. In this role, he focuses on high-performance software engineering, leveraging his extensive background in computer architecture and software optimization.
Previous Experience at Intel
Prior to joining Ampere, John O'Neill worked at Intel in various capacities. He served as an Intel Compiler Technical Consultant from 2000 to 2008, followed by roles as a Senior Software Engineer and Software Architect from 2008 to 2011, and again from 2011 to 2016. His work involved developing high-performance applications and collaborating on projects with Dreamworks Animation.
Education and Expertise
John O'Neill earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the University at Albany, where he studied from 1991 to 1996. He is recognized as an expert in computer architecture and software optimization, particularly with Intel AVX2 and AVX512 extensions. His specialization includes coding close-to-the-metal using C++ for enhanced performance.
Publications and Contributions
John O'Neill is a prolific contributor to scientific literature. He is the primary author of seven scientific publications and has co-authored over 200 publications. Additionally, he has contributed to three scientific books in the field of computing and scientific research, showcasing his commitment to advancing knowledge in his field.
Experience in Machine Learning
Before his tenure at Ampere, John O'Neill held the position of Director of Machine Learning and Deep Learning at innovLytics, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. In this role, he applied his expertise in software engineering to the field of machine learning, further broadening his technical skill set.