Adam Fern
About Adam Fern
Adam Fern is a Senior Solutions Engineer at NI, specializing in integrating hardware and software for automated solutions across various industries.
Professional Journey at NI (National Instruments)
Adam Fern currently serves as a Senior Solutions Engineer at NI (National Instruments) in the Global sector. In this role, he collaborates closely with NI's sales team and its customers, focusing on creating custom systems for test, measurement, and control. His work emphasizes aerospace, defense, and government accounts, particularly involving FPGA technology and embedded systems. Adam utilizes his extensive knowledge of various NI software and hardware technologies, such as LabVIEW, TestStand, PXI modular instruments, FlexRIO, and CompactRIO.
Previous Experience as Freelance Consultant
From 2018 to 2020, Adam Fern worked as a freelance consultant operating globally. During this period, he brought his expertise in integrating hardware and software to develop automated solutions for control, manufacturing, testing, and analysis within design and production environments. His consulting work spanned multiple industries including electronics manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, medical devices, biotechnology, and industrial automation.
Career at Philips
Prior to freelancing, Adam Fern was a Senior Software Test Engineer at Philips in Carlsbad, California, United States, from 2017 to 2020. During his tenure at Philips, he was involved in developing software testing methodologies, which contributed to ensuring the quality and reliability of the company's product offerings.
Educational Background
Adam Fern earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from National University, completing his studies in 2023. He also attended California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where he studied Aerospace Engineering from 2006 to 2008. This diverse educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in both engineering disciplines.
Specialization in Automation and Characterization
Adam Fern spent four years at Peregrine Semiconductor in San Diego, California, United States, as an Engineer specializing in automation and characterization. From 2013 to 2017, he developed and implemented automated testing systems and processes that enhanced the performance and reliability of semiconductor products.