Alex Gerdemann
About Alex Gerdemann
Alex Gerdemann is an Electro Optical Module Test Engineer at Skorpios Technologies, Inc. with extensive experience in electrical engineering, including roles at Freescale Semiconductor and NXP Semiconductors, where he specialized in circuit design and problem-solving in various environments.
Work at Skorpios Technologies
Currently, Alex Gerdemann serves as an Electro-Optical Module Test Engineer at Skorpios Technologies, Inc. in the Austin, Texas Area. He has held this position since 2019. In this role, he specializes in circuit network design and simulation for product qualification, contributing to the development and testing of advanced electro-optical modules.
Previous Experience at Freescale Semiconductor
Alex Gerdemann worked at Freescale Semiconductor from 2006 to 2015. During this period, he held multiple positions, including ESD Engineer in Technology Solutions and Automotive Microcontrollers, as well as PDK & Modelling Engineer. His responsibilities included enhancing product reliability and yield while managing costs associated with testing and die area.
Experience at NXP Semiconductors
From 2015 to 2019, Alex Gerdemann was employed at NXP Semiconductors as an ESD Engineer focused on Automotive Microcontrollers. His role involved addressing customer issues in both field and fabrication settings, leveraging his expertise to improve product performance and reliability.
Education and Expertise
Alex Gerdemann earned a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, studying from 2004 to 2006. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in the same field from Washington University in St. Louis, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. His educational background supports his expertise in developing test structures and lab characterization for silicon design.
Technical Skills and Achievements
Alex Gerdemann has a proven track record of increasing yields and reliability while reducing costs related to testing and die area. He has applied his skills across various product classes, including networking, consumer-embedded, and automotive-grade quality. His technical capabilities include solving complex customer problems and developing effective test structures.