Tom Golubev
About Tom Golubev
Tom Golubev is a Senior System Engineer at Ouster, where he has worked since 2021, focusing on the latest generation of Lidar sensors. He has a background in system architecture and engineering, with previous roles at Soft Machines, Mentor Graphics, and Quanergy, and holds both a BS and MS in Computer Engineering from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Work at Ouster
Tom Golubev has been employed at Ouster as a Senior System Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on the development of the latest generation of Lidar sensors. His work contributes to Ouster's advancements in sensor technology, which is crucial for various applications in autonomous vehicles and robotics. Golubev's expertise in system engineering plays a significant role in ensuring that these sensors meet functional and performance requirements.
Previous Experience in System Engineering
Before joining Ouster, Tom Golubev held several positions in system engineering. He worked at Mentor Graphics as a Senior Systems Engineer from 2016 to 2021, where he contributed to various projects for five years. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Systems Engineer at Quanergy from 2014 to 2016. Golubev began his career in system architecture at Soft Machines, where he worked from 2011 to 2014. His diverse experience across these companies has equipped him with a comprehensive skill set in system design and implementation.
Education and Expertise
Tom Golubev earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Computer Engineering from the University of California, Santa Cruz. He completed his BS from 2005 to 2009 and his MS from 2009 to 2011. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his professional work, particularly in architecting complete systems. Golubev specializes in making critical trade-offs to ensure that systems are functional and complete on the first attempt.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Tom Golubev possesses extensive knowledge in architecting complete systems, ranging from the transistor level to end-software. He has over five years of experience working with FPGA technology, which is essential for developing high-performance computing solutions. His ability to navigate complex system requirements and implement effective solutions is a key aspect of his engineering practice.