Brian Small
About Brian Small
Brian Small serves as the Senior Engineering Director for Memory and MIPI Controllers at Rambus, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in engineering roles, including previous positions at Northwest Logic and QuickLogic.
Current Role at Rambus
Brian Small serves as the Senior Engineering Director for Memory & MIPI Controllers at Rambus, a position he has held since 2023. He also works as the Infrastructure Lead for Controller IP, a role he has occupied since 2019. In his current capacity, he leads the Rambus office in Hillsboro, Oregon, which was previously known as Northwest Logic. He collaborates with various product teams to implement best practices in Soft-IP Development and coordinates with Business, Marketing, and Sales teams to drive the success of the Memory and MIPI Controller Group.
Previous Experience at Northwest Logic
Before joining Rambus, Brian Small worked at Northwest Logic as a Senior Design Engineer from 2007 to 2019. During his 12 years at the company, he contributed to various design projects and played a key role in engineering efforts. His experience at Northwest Logic provided him with a solid foundation in design engineering, which he has leveraged in his current role.
Career at QuickLogic
Brian Small's career at QuickLogic spanned from 1992 to 2001, where he held two significant positions. He served as Applications Engineering Manager for six years, followed by three years as Applications Design Engineering Manager. His tenure at QuickLogic involved overseeing engineering applications and managing design projects, contributing to the company's development efforts in the semiconductor industry.
Education and Academic Background
Brian Small studied Electrical Engineering at Santa Clara University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1989 to 1992. Prior to that, he attended Novato High School from 1984 to 1988. His educational background in electrical engineering has equipped him with the technical knowledge necessary for his roles in engineering and design.
Experience at Credence
From 2002 to 2007, Brian Small worked at Credence as a Principal ASIC/FPGA Design Engineer. In this role, he was responsible for leading design efforts in ASIC and FPGA technologies. His experience at Credence further enhanced his expertise in hardware design and development, contributing to his overall career in engineering.