Gwangho Kim
About Gwangho Kim
Gwangho Kim is a Senior Principal Engineer and Lead at SiMa.ai, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a PhD in Theoretical Nuclear Physics and has developed a compiler called 'Model Builder' with a pending patent for optimizing data movements in compute units.
Work at SiMa.ai
Gwangho Kim has been serving as Senior Principal Engineer, Lead at SiMa.ai since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for leading engineering efforts and contributing to the development of advanced machine learning technologies. His work focuses on optimizing performance through innovative compiler design and data movement strategies. Prior to this position, he was a Member of Technical Staff at SiMa.ai from 2019 to 2021, where he gained experience in machine learning applications and compiler development.
Education and Expertise
Gwangho Kim holds multiple degrees from Seoul National University. He earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry, followed by a Master of Science (MS) in Physics. He further advanced his studies by obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Theoretical Nuclear Physics. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in machine learning and compiler technology.
Background
Before joining SiMa.ai, Gwangho Kim worked as a Machine Learning Engineer at Groq for a brief period in 2019. He also served as CTO and Software Engineer at OwnPhones from 2014 to 2015. His diverse experience in engineering roles has contributed to his expertise in developing innovative solutions in the tech industry.
Achievements
Gwangho Kim has developed a compiler known as 'Model Builder', which features capabilities for automatically splitting tensors over compute units to enhance performance. He has a patent pending related to this technology, specifically for defining and designing data movements between layers within compute units. This work reflects his contributions to advancing machine learning compiler design.