Steven Clinard
About Steven Clinard
Steven Clinard is a Principal Embedded Engineer at SPAN in San Francisco, California, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in embedded systems and digital audio development, having held senior engineering roles at various technology companies.
Work at SPAN
Steven Clinard has been serving as Principal Embedded Engineer at SPAN since 2022. His role involves leveraging his extensive experience in embedded systems to develop innovative solutions. Located in San Francisco, California, he contributes to projects that align with the company's focus on modern energy management and smart home technologies.
Education and Expertise
Steven Clinard studied at Caltech, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, specializing in Embedded Systems and Computer Engineering from 1986 to 1990. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in various fields, including IoT, home and industrial automation, connected health, and connected wearables.
Professional Background
Steven Clinard has a diverse professional background, having worked in various engineering roles across multiple companies. He was a Senior Software Engineer at Westwood Studios from 1999 to 2003, followed by a position at Electronic Arts for one year. He later served as Lead Gameplay Softwaremonger at Perpetual Entertainment from 2004 to 2007, and as Senior Firmware Engineer at Quirky Inc from 2014 to 2015. His experience also includes five years as Principal Firmware Engineer at Digidesign from 2008 to 2013 and three years as Staff Embedded Software Engineer at Molekule from 2019 to 2022.
Skills and Specializations
Steven Clinard possesses specialized skills in working with resource-constrained devices and integrating communications between heterogeneous devices. His expertise extends to digital audio development, which reflects his strong interest in the field. He focuses on developing products that enhance connectivity and functionality in various applications.