Owen Hsu
About Owen Hsu
Owen Hsu is a Deputy Project Manager at Silicon Motion, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in firmware development for SSD products and has held previous positions at Ktc, Western Digital, and Stec, Inc.
Current Role at Silicon Motion
Owen Hsu serves as the Deputy Project Manager at Silicon Motion, a position he has held since 2014. In this role, he is involved in overseeing various projects related to SSD firmware development. His responsibilities include managing project timelines, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the successful execution of firmware initiatives. Silicon Motion is known for its innovative solutions in the semiconductor industry, and Hsu's expertise contributes to the company's ongoing projects in Hsinchu County, Taiwan.
Previous Experience at Ktc and Stec, Inc.
Prior to his current position, Owen Hsu worked at Ktc as a Project Manager from 2001 to 2006. He managed multiple projects during his five-year tenure, gaining valuable experience in project management. Following this, he joined Stec, Inc. as a Principal SSD Firmware Engineer, where he worked from 2006 to 2013. His role involved developing firmware for SSD products, focusing on critical areas such as error correction and wear leveling.
Experience at Western Digital
Owen Hsu held the position of Principal SSD Firmware Engineer at Western Digital for one year, from 2012 to 2013. Based in San Jose, California, he contributed to the development of advanced SSD firmware solutions. His work at Western Digital further enhanced his skills in firmware development and solidified his expertise in managing complex firmware projects.
Education and Expertise in Electrical Engineering
Owen Hsu studied Electrical Engineering at National Taipei University of Technology from 1997 to 1999. His educational background provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career. He possesses specialized knowledge in managing bad block management and read disturb management in SSD firmware, as well as firmware development for system validation and NAND flash system firmware algorithms.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Owen Hsu has extensive experience in developing firmware for SSD products, focusing on key functionalities such as garbage collection and un-graceful power-fail operations. He is skilled in working with various micro-processor SOC embedded systems, including architectures like 8051, ARC, Power PC, and ARM. His technical expertise enables him to address complex challenges in SSD firmware development effectively.