David Fermor
About David Fermor
David Fermor is a Senior Director of Compute at Motional, with extensive experience in engineering leadership across various technology companies. He has held significant roles at organizations such as Google, Cisco, and Aurora, specializing in performance optimization and hardware architecture.
Current Role at Motional
David Fermor serves as the Senior Director of Compute at Motional, a role he has held since 2023. His position is based in Milpitas, California, and operates in a hybrid work environment. In this capacity, he focuses on leveraging his extensive experience in hardware and engineering to drive advancements in compute technologies.
Previous Experience at Inphi Corporation
Before joining Motional, David Fermor worked at Inphi Corporation as an Engineering Leader from 2020 to 2021. His tenure lasted one year and was based in Santa Clara County, California. In this role, he contributed to the company's engineering initiatives and projects.
Experience at Aurora
David Fermor was employed at Aurora as a Hardware Leader from 2021 to 2023. His two-year role in Mountain View, California, involved overseeing hardware development efforts, contributing to the company's advancements in autonomous vehicle technology.
Educational Background
David Fermor studied at Teesside University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Control Engineering. This educational foundation supports his extensive career in engineering and technology.
Expertise and Specializations
David Fermor specializes in performance optimization, datacenter technologies, software-defined networking (SDN), and open-source technologies. He has a strong background in architecting high-performance networking, compute, and cloud applications. His skills include ASIC/FPGA/Board design and managing on/offshore design services.