Kurt Gehlen
About Kurt Gehlen
Kurt Gehlen is an experienced software engineer currently serving as a Principal Software Engineer at KIOXIA America, Inc. He has a strong background in embedded programming, storage area networks, and video technology, with a career spanning over three decades in various engineering roles.
Current Work at KIOXIA America, Inc.
Kurt Gehlen has been employed as a Principal Software Engineer at KIOXIA America, Inc. since 2020. He works remotely from Irvine, California. In this role, he applies his expertise in embedded programming and storage technologies to develop software solutions that enhance the performance of storage devices.
Previous Experience at SAIC and Proximal Data
Prior to his current position, Kurt Gehlen worked at SAIC as a Software Engineer from 1995 to 1997 in the Greater San Diego Area. He later held the position of Senior Software Engineer at Proximal Data from 2011 to 2014, also in the Greater San Diego Area. His roles in these companies contributed to his skills in software development and understanding of storage area networks.
Education and Expertise in Physics and Health Physics
Kurt Gehlen studied at UC San Diego, where he earned a BA in History and a BS in Physics from 1986 to 1991. He furthered his education at San Diego State University, obtaining an MS in Radiological Health Physics from 1992 to 1994. His academic background supports his technical expertise in various fields, including embedded programming and video technology.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Kurt Gehlen possesses a strong understanding of embedded programming, particularly in Linux device drivers and board bring-up. He is experienced in TCP/IP networking, including sockets programming and IP routing. Additionally, he is familiar with virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V, and has knowledge of MPEG-2 and H.264 video systems.
Long-Term Internship at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Kurt Gehlen has been serving as an Intern at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 1994. This long-term position has allowed him to gain extensive experience in various technical areas, contributing to his overall professional development in the field of software engineering.