Kurt Gehlen
About Kurt Gehlen
Kurt Gehlen is a Principal Software Engineer currently employed at KIOXIA America, Inc. He has extensive experience in software engineering, networking, and virtualization technologies, and has worked at various organizations including Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Proximal Data.
Work at Kioxia
Kurt Gehlen has been serving as a Principal Software Engineer at KIOXIA America, Inc. since 2020. His role involves leveraging his extensive experience in software architecture and embedded programming to contribute to the development of storage solutions. Gehlen works remotely from Irvine, California, and applies his knowledge of TCP/IP networking and virtualization technologies to enhance product performance and reliability.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Since 1994, Kurt Gehlen has held an internship position at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, accumulating 30 years of experience in this role. His long-term commitment to the laboratory has allowed him to engage in various projects, contributing to advancements in scientific research and technology development.
Previous Employment History
Before joining KIOXIA, Kurt Gehlen worked at Proximal Data as a Senior Software Engineer from 2011 to 2014 in the Greater San Diego Area. He also spent two years at SAIC as a Software Engineer from 1995 to 1997. His diverse work history has provided him with a solid foundation in software engineering and development.
Education and Expertise
Kurt Gehlen holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Bachelor of Science in Physics from UC San Diego, where he studied from 1986 to 1991. He furthered his education at San Diego State University, earning a Master of Science in Radiological Health Physics from 1992 to 1994. His academic background supports his expertise in software architecture, embedded programming, and networking.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
Kurt Gehlen possesses a range of technical skills, including expertise in TCP/IP networking, virtualization technologies such as VmWare and HyperV, and embedded programming with a focus on Linux device drivers and board bring-up. He is also knowledgeable in software architecture, particularly object-oriented design, and is familiar with caching algorithms and storage area networks.