Christopher Malkin
About Christopher Malkin
Christopher Malkin serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at Rambus, a position he has held since 2021. With extensive experience in ASIC design and technical management, he specializes in low power design and power management for SoC architectures.
Work at Rambus
Christopher Malkin has been serving as the Senior Director of Engineering at Rambus since 2021. He is based in Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. In this role, he oversees engineering projects, focusing on technical management from project definition to tapeout. His responsibilities include leading teams and ensuring the successful execution of engineering initiatives.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Malkin held various roles in the semiconductor industry. He worked at Sequans Communications as a Senior ASIC Designer from 2004 to 2007. He then served as the VP of Engineering at PLDA from 2019 to 2021. His experience also includes a role as a Verification Engineer at Juniper Networks in 2003 and at Bull in 2004. He was involved in multiple projects at Sequans Communications, including positions as RTL Team Leader and BaseBand/Digital IC Manager/Architect from 2007 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Malkin has a strong educational background in engineering and business. He studied Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Bristol, earning a 1st class MEng degree from 1994 to 1998. He also attended Télécom Paris, where he studied Telecommunications, Electronics, and Computing for one year. Additionally, he obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration from the University of Surrey between 2003 and 2007. His expertise includes PCIe and CXL controller technologies, low power design, and power management for SoC architectures.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Malkin possesses extensive skills in wireless SoC and IoT integration. He specializes in low power design, focusing on power management for System on Chip (SoC) architectures. His experience encompasses technical management and involvement in IP and tool selection processes, demonstrating his comprehensive understanding of the semiconductor design and engineering landscape.