Kevin Wang
About Kevin Wang
Kevin Wang serves as the Sr. Director of Software Engineering in the QCS Division at ON Semiconductor, specializing in network protocol layers L2-L7. He has extensive experience in embedded software development and has held various engineering leadership roles in prominent technology companies.
Work at Onsemi
Kevin Wang serves as the Sr. Director of Software Engineering in the QCS Division at ON Semiconductor. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the development of Wi-Fi Mesh products and reference platforms for various applications, including Residential Gateways, Home Routers, and Access Points. His role involves overseeing software engineering efforts and ensuring the integration of advanced networking technologies.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Wang holds a Master of Applied Computer Science from Concordia University. He also studied Computer Engineering at Xidian University, where he earned both a Master of Engineering and a Bachelor of Engineering. His educational background supports his expertise in network protocol layers L2-L7, including Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth/BLE, with a strong focus on embedded software development.
Background
Kevin Wang has a diverse professional background in software engineering, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. He began his career as a Software Designer at Polarsat Inc. and then served as a Sr. Software Engineer at Analog Devices Inc. He transitioned to Ikanos Communications as a Principal Software Engineer before taking on a VP role at Quantenna Communications, where he worked for nine years.
Achievements in Networking Technologies
Throughout his career, Kevin Wang has developed significant expertise in system integration and optimization, particularly in networking and connectivity products. He has led the development of Wi-Fi features for high-performance 11n/ac/ax Wi-Fi chipsets and has hands-on experience in embedded software development, which enhances his contributions to the field of networking technologies.