Ben Madden
About Ben Madden
Ben Madden is a Senior Physical Design Engineer with extensive experience in programming and scripting languages. He has worked for notable companies such as LSI Corporation and AMD, and currently contributes to Lightmatter in Boston.
Work at Lightmatter
Ben Madden has been employed at Lightmatter as a Senior Physical Design Engineer since 2019. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge of physical design engineering to enhance the company's design processes. His responsibilities include overseeing various aspects of physical design, contributing to the development of advanced technologies within the organization.
Previous Experience at LSI Corporation
Prior to his current position, Ben Madden worked at LSI Corporation as a Physical Design Engineer from 1996 to 2012. During his 16 years at the company, he gained significant experience in the field, focusing on various phases of design and contributing to multiple projects in Waltham.
Experience at AMD
Ben Madden served as a Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS) ASIC/Layout Design Engineer at AMD from 2012 to 2017. His five years at AMD allowed him to further develop his expertise in physical design, particularly in areas such as structured clock design and power grid verification, which are essential for effective design engineering.
Education and Expertise
Ben Madden earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Duke University, where he studied from 1985 to 1989. His education laid the foundation for his advanced skills in multiple programming and scripting languages, including TCL, C, Perl, Python, Java, Make, and SKILL. He specializes in automation and scripting, which significantly improves efficiency and accuracy in design processes.
Comprehensive Design Process Knowledge
Ben Madden possesses a comprehensive understanding of the entire design process, having experience in all phases from RTL to GDSII. His strong background in flow development and implementation contributes to streamlined design workflows, making him a valuable asset in the field of physical design engineering.