Howard Ding
About Howard Ding
Howard Ding is a Deputy Project Manager at Silicon Motion Technology Corp., where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in firmware development and project management, having previously held roles at Twinhead Corporation and 仁寶.
Work at Silicon Motion
Howard Ding has been employed at Silicon Motion Technology Corp. as a Deputy Project Manager since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for managing projects related to SSD firmware, ensuring compatibility with new PC chipsets and evolving PCIe or NVMe behaviors. His work involves overseeing the development and implementation of firmware solutions that meet industry standards and client requirements.
Previous Experience at 仁寶
Before joining Silicon Motion, Howard Ding worked at 仁寶 as a Designer Leader from 2015 to 2018. During his three years in this position, he was involved in design leadership, contributing to various projects within the company. His experience in this role helped him develop skills that are applicable to his current position.
Career at Twinhead Corporation
Howard Ding's career includes significant experience at Twinhead Corporation, where he served as a Senior BIOS Engineer from 2008 to 2013. He later took on the role of Project Leader BIOS Engineer at Twinhead International Corp. from 2014 to 2015. His tenure at Twinhead involved leading BIOS engineering projects and contributing to firmware development.
Education and Expertise
Howard Ding holds a Master's degree in Information Science from 中興大學, where he studied from 2005 to 2007. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from 東海大學, completing his studies from 2000 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in firmware development and project management.
Technical Skills and Tools
In his professional role, Howard Ding utilizes various technical tools and software. He employs IAR Embedded Workbench for ARM-based ASIC firmware development and uses Lecroy T34 Protocol Analyzer for debugging purposes. Additionally, he manages bug tracking and code version control through the JIRA system and Git tool, ensuring efficient project workflows.