Russell Kook
About Russell Kook
Russell Kook is a Senior Digital Design Engineer at Impinj, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in electrical engineering, with experience in hardware design, leadership roles, and various internships in the technology sector.
Work at Impinj
Russell Kook has been employed at Impinj since 2022 as a Senior Digital Design Engineer. His role involves leading digital ASIC design for tag projects. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Digital Design Engineer from 2020 to 2022 and as a Digital Design Intern for two months in 2020. His work at Impinj has been conducted in a hybrid setting in Seattle, Washington.
Education and Expertise
Russell Kook earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Washington, where he studied from 2016 to 2020. His expertise includes hardware experience in circuit design, PCB layout, and circuit debugging. He possesses hands-on experience with RTOS using FreeRTOS on ARM 32-bit microcontrollers and FPGAs, and has intermediate proficiency in SystemVerilog and C/C++ programming languages.
Background
Before joining Impinj, Russell Kook held various positions that contributed to his technical skills. He worked as an Electrical Engineering Intern at Honeywell for three months in 2019 and participated in digital design projects at the University of Washington during the same year. Additionally, he held leadership roles within the Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity from 2017 to 2018.
Technical Skills and Tools
Russell Kook has experience with various hardware tools, including Spectrum Analyzers, Frequency Counters, and Oscilloscopes. He is proficient in using CAD and software tools such as Quartus II, ModelSim, and Autodesk EAGLE. Furthermore, he has moderate proficiency in Python and Java programming, along with scripting experience.
Internships and Early Career
Russell Kook's early career included several internships that enhanced his practical experience. He worked as a Lab Tech Intern at Kona Medical, Inc. in 2015 and at Monsoon Solutions Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he worked as a Windows Blind Installer at Anchor Blinds from 2012 to 2015, which provided him with hands-on experience in a different field.