Tom Mc Knight
About Tom Mc Knight
Tom Mc Knight is the Senior Director of Hardware Platform Engineering at Ampere, where he leads the Platform Hardware team. He has extensive experience in hardware engineering and storage technology, having held senior roles at companies such as Nimble Storage, HPE, and Agami Systems.
Current Role at Ampere
Tom Mc Knight serves as the Senior Director of Hardware Platform Engineering at Ampere, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads the Platform Hardware team, focusing on the development of cloud-native processors aimed at enhancing sustainable cloud solutions. His work is centered in Santa Clara, California, where he contributes to advancing the company's hardware engineering capabilities.
Previous Experience at Nimble Storage
Prior to his current role, Tom Mc Knight worked at Nimble Storage from 2008 to 2017. He initially served as Director of Hardware for six years, followed by a promotion to Vice President of Hardware Platform, where he worked for three years. During his tenure, he played a significant role in the company's hardware development and was recognized for his execution capabilities.
Experience at HPE
Tom Mc Knight held the position of Vice President of Primary Storage Hardware Platform and Supply Chain at HPE from 2017 to 2022. His five-year tenure involved overseeing critical aspects of hardware platform engineering and supply chain management, contributing to the company's storage technology advancements.
Background in Engineering
Tom Mc Knight studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at California State University, Chico, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE). His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his extensive career in hardware engineering and technology development.
Expertise in Hardware Engineering
With a career spanning over two decades, Tom Mc Knight has developed extensive expertise in storage technology and hardware engineering. He has been involved in the invention of multiple electromechanical solutions to address critical customer issues and has contributed to the development of new product introduction (NPI) platforms across various organizations.