Scott Follmer
About Scott Follmer
Scott Follmer is an FPGA Design/Verification Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, with extensive experience in electrical engineering and ASIC design across various companies.
Title
Scott Follmer is an FPGA Design/Verification Engineer currently employed at BLUE ORIGIN, contracted through Protingent. His responsibilities include designing and verifying FPGA implementations. His role requires a deep understanding of telecommunication protocols and design environments.
Company
Scott Follmer is currently located in Kent, Washington, United States, working at BLUE ORIGIN. His tenure with the company began in 2020, and he secured his position through Protingent. Prior to this, he gained significant experience across various technology-focused companies, including Sierra Nevada Corporation, LookingGlass Cyber Solutions, Inc., and several others.
Education and Expertise
Scott Follmer pursued his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from New Mexico State University, where he studied from 1984 to 1990. Throughout his career, he has developed expertise in multiple areas such as FPGA design, verification, and communication protocols. His technical skills include proficiency in programming languages like System Verilog, Verilog, VHDL, Perl, and UNIX Shell Scripts. Additionally, he is adept in the use of EDA and lab tools such as Xilinx Vivado/ISE, QuestaSim, and Riviera Pro.
Background
Scott Follmer's career spans multiple roles primarily centered around FPGA and ASIC engineering. He started his career at Texas Instruments and later held senior engineering roles at companies such as Conexant Systems and Applied Digital Access. His comprehensive experience includes long stints at LookingGlass Cyber Solutions and Sierra Nevada Corporation, focusing on electrical engineering and FPGA design.
Achievements
Scott Follmer has a wealth of experience working with diverse communication protocols like 802.3, 802.1, XAUI, AXI-4, SPI-X, I2C, MDIO, Interlaken, DDR-X, and SONET/SDH. His roles often involved mentoring colleagues, highlighting his strong interpersonal and leadership skills. He has been proactive in contributing to various community organizations in leadership capacities.