Moe Fard
About Moe Fard
Moe Fard is a Principal Hardware/Electrical Design Engineer with over 30 years of experience in designing and developing various products, including telecommunications and medical devices. He specializes in FPGA devices, hardware design, and project management, and has a background in electrical engineering from Boston University.
Work at Confidential
Moe Fard has been serving as the Principal Hardware/Electrical Design Engineer at Confidential since 2020. In this role, he manages multiple projects and builds project teams to ensure efficient execution. His responsibilities include establishing marketing and sales channels, handling public relations communications, and creating hardware test and verification plans. He utilizes advanced tools such as Altera/Xilinx FPGA devices and Altium for schematic capture and PCB layout. His extensive experience in hardware design and product development supports his contributions to the organization.
Previous Experience at MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Prior to his current position, Moe Fard worked as a Principal Electrical Engineer at MIT Lincoln Laboratory for four months in 2018. This role involved applying his expertise in electrical engineering to complex projects in a research environment. His time at MIT Lincoln Laboratory contributed to his extensive knowledge in the field and further developed his skills in hardware design and development.
Education and Expertise
Moe Fard studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Boston University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from 1978 to 1980. His educational background laid the foundation for his more than 30 years of experience in the design and development of various products, including data communications, telecommunications, medical, and industrial applications. He possesses skills in design architecture, product design, and product specifications.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Moe Fard has extensive technical skills, particularly in hardware design, including schematics capture and board layout. He works with a range of microprocessors and microcontrollers, including RISC and ARM architectures. His expertise extends to ADC and DSP devices, as well as technologies such as Ethernet, CANbus, EtherCAT, and SONET. He is also familiar with compliance standards, including CE, UL, CSA, and RoHS.
Project Management and Development Experience
Moe Fard has practical experience in all aspects of product development, from the conceptual phase to manufacturing release. He is skilled in hardware/firmware bringup, testing, and debugging. His role involves applying for patent applications and ensuring designs meet industry standards such as IEC601. He is also experienced in product presentations to potential customer management teams, showcasing his ability to communicate technical information effectively.