Chris Kinney
About Chris Kinney
Chris Kinney serves as the Principal Engineer for Electrical Validation at Kioxia America, Inc., where he has worked since 2021. He specializes in multi-layer PCB design and has extensive experience in signal integrity and differential signaling technologies.
Work at Kioxia
Chris Kinney serves as Principal Engineer in Electrical Validation at Kioxia America, Inc. since 2021. He is based in Folsom, California, where he focuses on ensuring the electrical performance and reliability of Kioxia's products. His role involves validating electrical designs and contributing to the development of advanced memory solutions.
Education and Expertise
Chris Kinney earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology from the Oregon Institute of Technology, studying from 1986 to 1990. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles, from 1990 to 1992. His academic background supports his expertise in multi-layer PCB design and various electrical engineering domains.
Background
Before joining Kioxia, Chris Kinney worked at Intel Corporation as a Senior Signal and Power Integrity Engineer from 2006 to 2018. He then transitioned to Micron Technology, where he served as a Senior SSD Hardware Engineer from 2018 to 2021. His extensive experience in the semiconductor industry has equipped him with specialized knowledge in differential signaling technologies, including USB, SATA, PCIe, and QPI.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Chris Kinney has developed expertise in design of experiments (DOE) and time and frequency domain analysis. His work in electrical validation and hardware engineering has contributed to advancements in memory technology and signal integrity, making him a valuable asset in the field of electrical engineering.