David King
About David King
David King is a Regional Leader with extensive experience in hardware validation and team management, currently working at IBM and Primerica in the Austin, Texas area. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering and a Master's in Business Administration, and has over 28 years of experience in PowerPC chip development.
Work at Primerica
David King has served as a Regional Leader at Primerica since 1993. In this role, he has been responsible for overseeing regional operations and leading initiatives aimed at enhancing the company's market presence. His extensive experience in management and leadership has contributed to the growth and development of the organization in the Austin, Texas area.
Work at IBM
David King has held various positions at IBM since 1989. He began his career as a Hardware Verification Engineer, where he worked for 12 years. He transitioned to a Sr. Manager and Team Lead role in POWER processor HW Validation in 2003. In this capacity, he manages a multidisciplinary team of logic designers, circuit designers, and software developers, focusing on PowerPC chip development and post-silicon validation of IBM's POWER microprocessors.
Education and Expertise
David King earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, studying from 1985 to 1990. He later obtained a Master's degree in Business Administration from St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas, from 1991 to 1993. His educational background supports his expertise in hardware validation and team management within the technology sector.
Background
David King completed his secondary education at LBJ High School in Austin, Texas, from 1981 to 1985. He began his professional career as a Lab Research Assistant at Applied Research Labs while studying at The University of Texas at Austin, working there from 1985 to 1989. His early experiences laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in hardware verification and engineering.
Achievements in Recruitment and Team Management
David King has played a significant role in recruitment efforts for IBM's pre-silicon processor development team. Over the past eight years, he has successfully led initiatives resulting in over 70 full-time hires and 70 co-op/intern placements. His involvement in college hiring has been pivotal in building a skilled workforce within the organization.