Hossain Hajimowlana, PhD, Pe, P Eng
About Hossain Hajimowlana, PhD, Pe, P Eng
Hossain Hajimowlana, PhD, Pe, P Eng, serves as the Principal FPGA Emulation Lead at Alif Semiconductor in Irvine, California. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering and has extensive experience in FPGA design and emulation, having previously worked at Qualcomm, Intel, and Analog Devices.
Current Role at Alif Semiconductor
Hossain Hajimowlana serves as the Principal FPGA Emulation Lead at Alif Semiconductor, a position he has held since 2020. He is based in Irvine, California, where he leads efforts in FPGA emulation, leveraging his extensive experience in the field. His role involves overseeing the development and implementation of FPGA solutions, ensuring high performance and reliability in semiconductor applications.
Previous Experience in FPGA Emulation
Prior to his current role, Hossain worked at Qualcomm as a Senior FPGA Emulation Consultant from 2018 to 2020 in the Greater San Diego Area. He also held a position at Mindlance - Qualcomm as a Senior Consultant in FPGA Emulation from 2013 to 2015. His experience includes a brief tenure at Intel Corporation as a Senior FPGA Design Consultant in 2017, where he contributed to FPGA design projects.
Educational Background
Hossain Hajimowlana has a robust educational background in electrical engineering. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, from 1993 to 1999. He also holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Communication and Microwave Engineering from KNT University of Technology in Tehran, Iran. Additionally, he completed his Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Electrical Engineering at Amirkabir University of Technology - Tehran Polytechnic.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Hossain possesses a diverse skill set in FPGA design and emulation. He is proficient in programming languages such as Verilog, VHDL, and C, specifically tailored for FPGA applications. His expertise extends to using Veloce for FPGA emulation, as well as tools like Xilinx Vivado, Altera Quartus Prime Pro, and ModelSim. He has a strong background in discrete component circuit design, timing analysis, and protocols including USB, Ethernet, and I2C.
Professional Experience Overview
Hossain's professional journey includes significant roles at various companies. He worked at Analog Devices as a Staff Hardware Engineer from 2000 to 2012, contributing to hardware engineering projects. Earlier in his career, he served as a Senior Hardware Engineer at Invensys for one year in 1999. His experience spans over two decades, focusing on FPGA design, emulation, and hardware engineering.