Van Lee
About Van Lee
Van Lee is a Senior Firmware Engineer at Poly, specializing in firmware development for USB wired headsets and possessing extensive experience in the semiconductor industry. He has worked in various engineering roles for over three decades, including positions at IBM, Micron Technology, and Freescale/NXP.
Work at Poly
Van Lee has been employed at Poly as a Senior Firmware Engineer since 2016. In this role, he focuses on developing firmware for USB wired headsets. His work includes ensuring the functionality and performance of USB bus interfaces, which are critical for the operation of various audio devices.
Education and Expertise
Van Lee holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Washington, where he studied from 1984 to 1986. He also earned an Associate of Science in Computer Science from Shoreline Community College, completing his studies from 1982 to 1984. His educational background supports his specialized skills in USB bus interfaces and firmware development.
Background in the Semiconductor Industry
Van Lee has a background in the semiconductor industry, having worked as a Verification Engineer at Freescale/NXP from 2013 to 2016. His role involved chip design verifications and simulations. Prior to that, he worked at Micron Technology as a Product Engineer for a brief period in 1987.
Long-Term Experience at IBM
Van Lee spent 26 years at IBM, working as a Software/Firmware Engineer from 1987 to 2013. His extensive tenure at IBM provided him with significant experience in firmware development and programming, contributing to his expertise in the field.
Technical Skills and Programming Languages
Van Lee possesses specialized skills in developing firmware for USB wired headsets and has in-depth knowledge of FreeRTOS, a real-time operating system for embedded devices. He has extensive programming experience with PowerPC assembly, Unix/Linux shell scripts, and Perl, which are essential for his work in firmware engineering.