David Patmore
About David Patmore
David Patmore serves as the Senior Director of Firmware at KIOXIA America, Inc., where he focuses on developing high-performance firmware for storage applications. With extensive experience in firmware engineering and management, he has held various positions in notable technology companies since the late 1980s.
Work at Kioxia
David Patmore has been serving as the Senior Director of Firmware at KIOXIA America, Inc. since 2019. In this role, he aims to create a high-performance and high-quality firmware base that can be extended across a family of processors for both enterprise and consumer-grade storage applications. He directs a multi-site team of firmware engineers focused on developing a next-generation platform for LSI's Flash Controllers Division.
Education and Expertise
David Patmore holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of California, Los Angeles, which he completed from 1982 to 1986. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from San Jose State University between 1990 and 1994. He earned a PhD in Computer Engineering from the University of California, Santa Cruz, from 1994 to 1997. His expertise lies in management and firmware engineering, with a primary focus on the C programming language.
Professional Background
David Patmore has a diverse professional background in firmware engineering and software development. He began his career as a Flight Software Engineer at Lockheed from 1987 to 1989. He has held various positions, including Software Engineer at BioControl Systems, Principal Scientist at Broadcom, and Director of Firmware Engineering at multiple companies, including Seagate Technology and SandForce. His experience spans over three decades in the technology sector.
Previous Employment
Before his current role at KIOXIA, David Patmore worked at several notable companies. He served as Director of Firmware Engineering at Seagate Technology from 2014 to 2017 and at SandForce from 2009 to 2012. He also held positions at LSI, an Avago Technologies Company, and Ubicom, where he contributed to firmware engineering and software development projects. His career includes roles at Owera AS and MOTO Development Group as well.
Achievements in Firmware Engineering
Throughout his career, David Patmore has specialized in firmware engineering and management. He has directed teams focused on developing advanced firmware solutions for storage applications. His leadership in creating high-performance firmware has contributed to the success of various products in the technology industry. His work at KIOXIA and previous companies reflects a commitment to innovation in firmware development.