Dan Miranda
About Dan Miranda
Dan Miranda is a Senior Systems Development and Validation Engineer at Synaptics, where he collaborates with various teams to enhance technology. He has extensive experience in hardware engineering, having previously worked at Apple, Tesla, and Neonode.
Work at Synaptics
Dan Miranda has been employed at Synaptics as a Senior Systems Development and Validation Engineer since 2014. In this role, he collaborates with various teams, including research, architecture, chip design, and sensor design, to develop and refine technologies. His responsibilities include engaging with end clients to customize technologies and identify new requirements for future products. Miranda's extensive experience in systems development and validation contributes to the advancement of Synaptics' technological offerings.
Previous Experience at Apple
Dan Miranda has a significant history with Apple, where he held multiple positions over several years. He worked as a Technical Specialist from 1985 to 1993, followed by roles as a Hardware Engineer from 1993 to 1998, and later as an Architect for one year in 2004. From 1998 to 2004, he served as the EE Hardware Manager and Technical Lead. His diverse roles at Apple provided him with a comprehensive understanding of hardware engineering and development processes.
Experience at Other Companies
In addition to his tenure at Apple, Dan Miranda has worked at several other companies. He was employed as an Electronics Engineer at Tesla for five months in 2011. He also worked at Neonode as an Electrical Engineer from 2012 to 2014. These positions allowed him to expand his expertise in electronics and engineering within different organizational contexts.
Education and Expertise
Dan Miranda studied Electrical Engineering at San Jose State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1983 to 1995. He also attended West Valley College, focusing on Mathematics and Electronics from 1980 to 1983. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his professional skills, which include project management, electrical design, firmware development, test tool design, and report generation.