Dan Kneip
About Dan Kneip
Dan Kneip is a Senior Staff Firmware Engineer at Latch, where he has worked since 2021 in San Francisco, California. He has extensive experience in software development and engineering, having held various roles at Flex and SRI Product Development over a career spanning several decades.
Work at Latch
Dan Kneip has been employed at Latch as a Senior Staff Firmware Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing firmware solutions for various products. His work involves integrating multiple communication technologies, including Embedded Linux, cellular, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Matter, Zigbee, and Bluetooth. Kneip's contributions are essential to the functionality and performance of Latch's communications hub product, which aims to enhance connectivity in smart home environments.
Previous Experience at Flex
Prior to joining Latch, Dan Kneip worked at Flex in various capacities from 2012 to 2021. He served as Software Technical Lead from 2012 to 2016, Principal Systems Engineer from 2019 to 2021, and Senior Manager of Software Development from 2007 to 2012. During his tenure, he managed technical teams and played a key role in software development projects, demonstrating his leadership and technical expertise in the field.
Background in Software Engineering
Dan Kneip has extensive experience in software engineering, having worked at SRI Product Development as a Senior Software Systems Engineer from 1997 to 2007. His decade-long experience in this role contributed to his deep understanding of software systems and development processes. Kneip's ability to implement continuous integration practices significantly improved code commit and error detection timelines.
Education and Expertise
Dan Kneip holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington. He also earned a Double Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Physics from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Additionally, he has a Graduate Certificate in Executive and Professional Coaching from the Naveen Jindal School of Management at UT Dallas. This educational background underpins his technical skills and leadership capabilities in engineering and management.
Contributions to Connectivity Standards Alliance
Dan Kneip actively participates in the Connectivity Standards Alliance, specifically within the Matter Technical and Certification Subgroups. His involvement in these groups reflects his commitment to advancing industry standards and ensuring interoperability among connected devices, which is crucial for the development of smart home technologies.