David Wang
About David Wang
David Wang is a Technical Director of Firmware Development at Silicon Motion Technology Corp., with extensive experience in firmware engineering and architecture. He previously held key positions at PMC-Sierra, Microchip Technology Inc., and Universal Scientific Industrial Co., and has a strong academic background in Automation from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Hefei University of Technology.
Current Role at Silicon Motion
David Wang serves as the Technical Director of Firmware Development at Silicon Motion Technology Corp. since 2020. In this role, he oversees the firmware development process, ensuring that the company's products meet industry standards and performance benchmarks. His position is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he leads a team focused on advancing firmware technologies.
Previous Experience at PMC-Sierra
Prior to his current role, David Wang worked at PMC-Sierra as a Principal Firmware Engineer from 2006 to 2020. During his 14 years with the company, he was instrumental in various firmware projects, including the firmware architecture work for the PMC Belmar NVMe Controller, which involved enabling PQI/SOP functionalities.
Experience at Microchip Technology Inc.
David Wang briefly worked at Microchip Technology Inc. as a Senior Staff Firmware Engineer from 2019 to 2020. His tenure lasted for 10 months in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he contributed to firmware development efforts within the organization.
Background in Software Development
Before his time at PMC-Sierra, David Wang held the position of Section Manager in Software Development at Universal Scientific Industrial Co. from 2003 to 2006. His work in the Enterprise Storage Division involved managing software development initiatives in Shanghai, China.
Education and Expertise in Automation
David Wang holds a Master's degree in Automation from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, where he studied from 2000 to 2003. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Automation from Hefei University of Technology, studying from 1996 to 2000. His educational background supports his expertise in PCIe SSD technologies, including NVMe, PQI/SOP, and TCG-based SED.