Ryan Braid
About Ryan Braid
Ryan Braid is a Senior Staff Digital Design Engineer at Lightmatter, with a decade of experience at Intel Corporation in various technical roles. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering from The University of Toledo.
Current Role at Lightmatter
Ryan Braid serves as a Senior Staff Digital Design Engineer at Lightmatter, a position he has held since 2018. His work focuses on advanced digital design engineering, contributing to the development of innovative technologies within the company. His role involves leveraging his extensive experience in digital design to enhance product offerings and streamline engineering processes.
Previous Experience at Intel Corporation
Ryan Braid has a decade-long history with Intel Corporation, where he held various positions. He worked as a Senior IP Logic Design Engineer from 2008 to 2018 in Austin, Texas. Prior to this, he completed multiple internships at Intel, including roles as an Undergrad Intern Technical in Greater Boston and Austin, Texas, from 2005 to 2008. His responsibilities included leading RTL design for IA subsystem IPs and implementing configuration methodologies.
Education and Academic Background
Ryan Braid earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science and Engineering from The University of Toledo, completing his studies from 2003 to 2008. His academic background provided a solid foundation in computer science principles, which he has applied throughout his professional career in digital design engineering.
Technical Contributions and Projects
Throughout his career, Ryan Braid has made significant technical contributions, particularly during his tenure at Intel Corporation. He implemented a single configuration file system that enabled multi-configuration builds from a single repository, allowing for concurrent validation of multiple product configurations. Additionally, he led efforts in power management through UPF additions, enhancing IP features and efficiency.