Alexandre Ghiti
About Alexandre Ghiti
Alexandre Ghiti is a RISC-V Software Engineer at Canonical, with a background in embedded software engineering and contributions to the RISC-V kernel port. He has held various positions in the software engineering field, including roles at Kalray, UPMEM, and Smile Open Source Solutions, and he teaches tutorials at Grenoble INP - Ensimag.
Current Role at Canonical
Alexandre Ghiti currently serves as a RISC-V Software Engineer at Canonical, a position he has held since 2021. His role involves working on foundational software components for Ubuntu, specifically focusing on the RISC-V architecture. This position allows him to leverage his expertise in embedded systems and contribute to the development of open-source software.
Previous Experience in Embedded Software Engineering
Prior to his current role, Alexandre Ghiti worked as an Embedded Software Engineer at Kalray from 2013 to 2017. During this four-year tenure in Montbonnot, he gained significant experience in embedded systems. He also held a similar position at Smile Open Source Solutions for nine months in 2017, further enhancing his skills in this domain.
Leadership Role at UPMEM
Alexandre Ghiti worked at UPMEM as a Tech Lead System Software from 2020 to 2021. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing system software development. Prior to this, he served as a System Software Engineer at UPMEM from 2018 to 2020, contributing to various projects within the company in Grenoble.
Educational Background
Alexandre Ghiti studied at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Informatique et de Mathématiques Appliquées de Grenoble (ENSIMAG) from 2009 to 2013. He specialized in Systèmes et Logiciels Embarqués and earned the degree of Ingénieur. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in computer science and embedded systems.
Involvement in RISC-V Community
As an Individual RISC-V member, Alexandre Ghiti actively participates in the RISC-V community. He has contributed to the RISC-V kernel port, demonstrating his expertise in adapting the Linux kernel for RISC-V architecture. His involvement reflects his commitment to advancing open-source initiatives in the field.