Gidon Maas
About Gidon Maas
Gidon Maas is a Principal Hardware Engineer with over 20 years of experience in hardware design. He has worked for notable companies such as Cadence Design Systems, Chelsio Communications, HGST, and currently KIOXIA America, Inc., specializing in signal integrity and storage system architecture.
Work at Kioxia
Gidon Maas has been employed at KIOXIA America, Inc. as a Principal Hardware Engineer since 2020. In this role, he focuses on optimizing hardware designs for cost, availability, and performance. His expertise includes system timing closure and board design, which are critical for the development of high-performance storage solutions. His work contributes to the company's mission of advancing flash memory technology.
Previous Experience at Cadence Design Systems
Prior to his current position, Gidon Maas worked at Cadence Design Systems as a Principal Hardware Engineer from 2016 to 2020. During his four years in San Jose, California, he specialized in ensuring that hardware designs were executed correctly from the outset. His focus on cost-sensitive design approaches helped streamline processes and improve project outcomes.
Background in Hardware Engineering
Gidon Maas has over 20 years of experience in hardware design and development. He has held various positions, including MTS at Chelsio Communications from 2002 to 2004 and Sr. Hardware Technologist at HGST, a Western Digital company, from 2013 to 2016. His extensive background includes expertise in signal integrity for high-speed interfaces such as DDR4/3/2, HT, PCIe, NVME, and ONFI2.
Education and Expertise
Gidon Maas holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Technology and Innovation Management from the University of Phoenix, where he studied from 2004 to 2006. He also earned an Engineer’s Degree in Computer, Control, and Communication from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 1980 to 1984. His educational background supports his expertise in storage system architecture and hardware design.
Achievements in R&D Projects
Throughout his career, Gidon Maas has successfully completed numerous research and development projects in hardware design. His work is characterized by a focus on optimizing solutions for performance and power, which has contributed to advancements in the field. His experience spans various high-tech environments, underscoring his capability in managing complex engineering challenges.