John (Myounghwan) Kim
About John (Myounghwan) Kim
John (Myounghwan) Kim is a Manager and Hardware and Silicon Validation Lead at ON Semiconductor, specializing in high-speed interface validation and automation tools. He has a background in electrical engineering and extensive experience in hardware validation, having worked for several technology companies including Quantenna Communications and Intel Corporation.
Work at Onsemi
John Kim currently serves as the Manager and Hardware and Silicon Validation Lead for the Quantenna Division at ON Semiconductor. He has been in this role since 2019, contributing to the development and validation of hardware and silicon solutions. His responsibilities include leading thermal validation efforts for both internal and external customers, employing FloTHERM for thermal simulation. His expertise in high-speed interfaces and I/O is integral to the success of the division.
Previous Experience at Quantenna Communications
Before joining ON Semiconductor, John worked at Quantenna Communications from 2016 to 2019 as a Senior Hardware Engineer and Validation Lead. In this role, he developed automation tools for high-speed interface validation, including PCIe Gen2, RGMII, DDR3, and SPI. His work focused on ensuring the reliability and performance of hardware systems, contributing to the company's advancements in wireless communication technology.
Career at Silicon Image
John's career includes significant roles at Silicon Image, where he worked from 2006 to 2013. He began as a Senior Field Application Engineer in Seoul, Korea, and later transitioned to a Silicon Validation Engineer in Sunnyvale, California. His responsibilities included board design and bring-up for 802.11ac/11ax WiFi baseband processors, as well as debugging customer issues related to hardware validation.
Experience at Intel Corporation
John Kim worked at Intel Corporation from 2013 to 2016 as a Senior Memory Failure Analysis Engineer. In this position, he focused on identifying and resolving memory-related issues, enhancing the reliability of Intel's products. His experience at Intel further solidified his skills in hardware validation and problem-solving.
Education and Expertise
John Kim earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Kwangwoon University, where he studied from 1993 to 2000. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in hardware engineering and validation. He possesses strong problem-solving skills at both silicon and system levels, particularly in high-speed interfaces and I/O.