Michael Liang
About Michael Liang
Michael Liang serves as the Information Technology Lead at Flex Logix Technologies, Inc., where he manages IT operations and oversees the engineering compute environment. With extensive experience in network engineering and IT management, he has held various roles at notable companies including Rambus, 3Com, and Bank of America.
Current Role at Flex Logix Technologies
Michael Liang serves as the Information Technology Lead at Flex Logix Technologies, Inc. since 2019. In this role, he oversees the management of 40 Redhat servers that support the engineering compute environment. His responsibilities encompass a wide range of IT functions, including network infrastructure management, Linux server environment oversight, and EDA tools management. He also conducts TSMC certification and security auditing, ensuring compliance and security standards are met. Additionally, he leads operations for remote office build and setup, providing daily operational support to approximately 100 users within the company.
Previous Experience at Rambus
Michael Liang worked at Rambus for a total of 16 years, with two distinct roles. He initially served as a Project Lead and Sr. Network Engineer from 2003 to 2008 in Los Altos. Following this, he became the Network Lead from 2008 to 2019 in Sunnyvale. During his tenure, he contributed to various aspects of network management and engineering, enhancing the company's IT infrastructure and capabilities.
Career Background in IT
Michael Liang has a diverse background in information technology, having held various positions prior to his current role. He worked at 3Com as a Project Lead, DBA, and NT Administrator from 1996 to 2000. He also served as an Advisory System Engineer at Bank of America for one year in 1995. His experience includes managing operations at Everypath from 2000 to 2002. This extensive career has equipped him with a comprehensive skill set in IT management and operations.
Educational Qualifications
Michael Liang holds multiple degrees in Physics and Electrical Engineering. He earned a Master of Science in Physics from Penn State University and a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of Science and Technology of China. Additionally, he has a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in technology and engineering.
Key Responsibilities and Achievements
In his current position, Michael Liang is responsible for managing Flex LM license management and SGE load balancer, as well as overseeing Netapps and Huawei storage solutions. He successfully managed the transition and relocation of the office to a new building in 2020 due to company expansion. He also played a key role in building and relocating the server room to a Colocation Data Center, demonstrating his capability in handling significant IT projects.