Yihsien Chen
About Yihsien Chen
Yihsien Chen serves as the Senior Firmware Function Director at ASUS, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in BIOS porting and firmware development, having held various positions in the technology sector since 2003.
Work at ASUS
Yihsien Chen has been employed at ASUS since 2003. He initially served as an Assistant Manager for 11 years before advancing to the role of Senior Firmware Function Director in 2020. In his current position, he oversees firmware development and contributes to the strategic direction of firmware functions within the company. His long tenure at ASUS highlights his commitment and expertise in the field of firmware engineering.
Previous Experience at GIGABYTE and ADLINK Technology
Before rejoining ASUS, Yihsien Chen held a managerial position at GIGABYTE Technology for eight months in 2019. Prior to that, he worked as an R&D Manager at ADLINK Technology from 2014 to 2019. His roles at these companies involved significant responsibilities in research and development, particularly in the areas of BIOS and firmware.
Education and Expertise
Yihsien Chen earned a Bachelor's degree in Electronic and Computer Science from Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, studying from 1999 to 2001. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive expertise in firmware development, particularly in BIOS porting for various chipset series including Intel, AMD, ATI, and nVidia.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Yihsien Chen possesses extensive experience in both Legacy BIOS and modern UEFI BIOS, including UEFI EDK2 BIOS. He has worked on BIOS porting for Intel notebook and server chipset series and has contributed to overclocking support and media review processes for motherboards. His technical skills also include utilizing the AMI BIOS vendor code base in firmware development.
Leadership and Team Development
In addition to his technical skills, Yihsien Chen has demonstrated strong abilities in team building and co-working. He has experience in training junior engineers, contributing to the development of future talent in the firmware engineering field. His leadership skills are evident through his collaborative approach and commitment to fostering a productive work environment.