T.R. Ramesh
About T.R. Ramesh
T.R. Ramesh serves as the Senior Director of Datacenter SSD Engineering at KIOXIA America, Inc. He has extensive experience in engineering leadership roles across various technology companies, contributing to significant advancements in silicon supply chain management and product development.
Current Role at Kioxia
T.R. Ramesh serves as the Sr. Director of Datacenter SSD Engineering at KIOXIA America, Inc. since 2017. In this role, he oversees the engineering efforts related to solid-state drives for data centers, focusing on performance and reliability. His leadership is instrumental in advancing Kioxia's technology in the competitive SSD market.
Previous Experience at Tula Technology Inc.
Prior to his current position, T.R. Ramesh worked at Tula Technology Inc. as the Sr. Director of Engineering from 2012 to 2013. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in establishing silicon supply chain partners for high-volume consumer products, contributing to the startup's growth and operational efficiency.
Engineering Leadership at Ikanos Communications
T.R. Ramesh held multiple leadership roles at Ikanos Communications. He was the Director of Engineering from 1999 to 2006, where he led the silicon engineering team that contributed to a successful IPO in 2005. He returned to Ikanos as Sr. Director of Engineering from 2006 to 2007, where he completed due diligence and identified vendors for automotive-grade silicon products.
Educational Background
T.R. Ramesh holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication from the University of Mysore. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Kansas State University. His academic background supports his extensive career in engineering and technology.
Career Progression in Engineering
Throughout his career, T.R. Ramesh has held senior engineering positions at several companies, including Magnum Semiconductor and SanDisk/Western Digital. He was involved in establishing an offshore R&D facility for Ikanos Communications in India and promoted the use of emulation and prototyping platforms to enhance pre-silicon firmware development.