David Barrow
About David Barrow
David Barrow is a seasoned engineer specializing in ASIC design and programming, currently serving as SMTS II at Rambus in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He has extensive experience in the semiconductor industry, having held various engineering roles at notable companies such as Marvell Semiconductor, Inphi Corporation, and Ericsson over a career spanning several decades.
Current Role at Rambus
David Barrow holds the position of SMTS II in ASIC Design Engineering at Rambus. He has been with the company since 2016, contributing to projects in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. His role involves advanced ASIC design and engineering tasks, leveraging his extensive background in the field.
Professional Experience
David Barrow has a diverse professional background in engineering. He has worked at Marvell Semiconductor as a Senior Staff Engineer since 2019. Prior to this, he spent two years at Inphi Corporation as a Senior Staff Engineer from 2014 to 2016. His experience also includes significant roles at Cortina Systems, ST-Ericsson, and Ericsson, where he developed expertise in design verification and engineering.
Education and Expertise
David Barrow earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) from Tennessee Technological University, where he studied Digital Computer Design and Architecture from 1976 to 1984. He possesses proficiency in C and assembly level programming, FPGA design using the Xilinx Vivado toolset, and ARM AMBA3 and DMA programming.
Technical Skills
David Barrow has developed a strong skill set in various technical areas. He is experienced in using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers for troubleshooting. His expertise includes OTN and DDR4 technologies, as well as proficiency in boot code and interrupt handlers. He has a solid understanding of design verification processes and ASIC engineering.
Career Timeline
David Barrow's career spans several notable positions in the engineering field. He worked at Ericsson as an Engineer IV for 13 years from 1990 to 2003. He then joined Cortina Systems, where he served as a Principal Member of Technical Staff for four years and as a Contractor - Design Verification Engineer for five months in 2010. He also worked at ST-Ericsson for ten months in 2009 before moving to Inphi Corporation.