Thomas Deng
About Thomas Deng
Thomas Deng is the Co-Founder and CTO of Splashtop Inc., where he has worked since 2006. He has a background in electrical engineering and computer science from MIT and has held various engineering and leadership roles in companies such as Motorola, Intel, and Avocent.
Work at Splashtop
Thomas Deng serves as Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Executive Vice President of Product, and Board Member at Splashtop Inc. since its inception in 2006. Based in San Jose, CA, he has played a pivotal role in the company's growth and product development. Under his leadership, Splashtop has launched various products, including Splashtop Remote Desktop, which supports over 15 million users and boasts a 99.99% uptime. Deng also led the development of Splashtop Whiteboard, utilized by over a million teachers globally.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Deng earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) between 1990 and 1995. He further enhanced his business acumen by completing the Stanford Executive Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business in 2016. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in technology and product development.
Background
Born in Taiwan, Thomas Deng grew up in California in a Taiwanese immigrant family. His early experiences shaped his interest in technology and innovation. Before co-founding Splashtop, he worked at several prominent technology companies, including Intel and Motorola, where he gained valuable experience in wireless engineering and computer architecture.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role at Splashtop, Thomas Deng co-founded OSA Technologies, which was later acquired by Avocent for $100 million. His career also includes positions at Motorola, where he worked in wireless engineering, and at Intel as a computer architect. These roles contributed to his extensive knowledge and expertise in technology and product development.
Achievements
Thomas Deng has been instrumental in the development of several innovative products at Splashtop. Notably, Splashtop OS was shipped on over one hundred million laptops and desktops and received recognition as one of PC World’s 'Top 25 Most Innovative Products of 2007.' Additionally, Splashtop Whiteboard received the 'Awards of Excellence 2012' from Tech & Learning Magazine, highlighting its impact in educational settings.