Patrick Wu
About Patrick Wu
Patrick Wu is a Senior Firmware Application Engineer and Team Lead at Silicon Motion Technology Corp., specializing in NAND flash controller technology. He holds a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from The University of British Columbia and has over 13 years of experience in firmware development and customer support.
Work at Silicon Motion
Patrick Wu has been employed at Silicon Motion Technology Corp. since 2011, serving as a Senior Firmware Application Engineer and Team Lead. His role involves leading a team that provides direct customer support, focusing on early product discussions, qualification, and the resolution of post-production issues. His expertise in NAND flash controller technology for both SATA and PCIe interfaces is critical to the team's success. Over his 13 years at the company, he has contributed to various projects that enhance the performance and reliability of storage solutions.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Wu holds a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from The University of British Columbia. He also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the same institution. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his specialization in NAND flash controller technology. He possesses extensive knowledge in firmware debugging techniques, including JIRA issue tracking, log analysis, and JTAG ICE debugging, which are essential for his role in firmware development.
Background
Before joining Silicon Motion, Patrick Wu worked at Trend Micro as a Competitive Research Analyst from 2005 to 2007 in Cupertino, CA. This experience allowed him to develop skills in research and analysis, which he later applied in his engineering roles. His transition from competitive analysis to firmware engineering reflects a diverse professional background that enhances his current capabilities in technology development.
Achievements
In his current position, Patrick Wu has demonstrated expertise in front-end command handling and host interface for SATA and PCIe SSDs. He is also knowledgeable in back-end FTL firmware algorithms, including wear leveling and garbage collection. His leadership in firmware application engineering has contributed to the advancement of Silicon Motion's product offerings, particularly in the area of NAND flash technology.