John Geldman
About John Geldman
John Geldman serves as the Director of SSD Industry Standards at KIOXIA America, Inc., where he applies his expertise in SSD architecture and standards development. He has extensive experience in technical communications and has held leadership roles in various storage standards committees.
Work at Kioxia
John Geldman serves as the Director of SSD Industry Standards at KIOXIA America, Inc. since 2017. In this role, he focuses on the development and implementation of industry standards related to solid-state drives (SSDs). His work involves collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with evolving storage technologies. KIOXIA, known for its innovative flash memory solutions, benefits from his expertise in SSD architecture and standards development.
Current Roles in Industry Organizations
In addition to his role at KIOXIA, John Geldman has been a member of the Board of Directors at NVM Express since 2018. He has contributed to the advancement of non-volatile memory standards during his tenure. Furthermore, he joined the Board of Directors at the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) in 2022, where he continues to influence storage standards and practices.
Education and Expertise
John Geldman possesses specialized expertise in SSD architecture and NAND usage. His technical skills extend to product development and technical communications, particularly within the standards community. He has a strong background in Linux and VxWorks internals, VoIP, ASIC development, IP acquisition and management, network protocols, and storage security. This diverse skill set supports his contributions to various storage standards committees.
Background in Standards Committees
John Geldman has extensive experience in leading and contributing to multiple storage standards committees. His involvement includes organizations such as CompactFlash, IEEE 1619, IEEE 1667, JEDEC, NVMe, PCMCIA, PCI-SIG, SATA-IO, SDA, SNIA, T10, T13, UFSA, and USB. His participation in these committees highlights his commitment to advancing storage technology and ensuring interoperability across different platforms.
Guidance in Intellectual Property Agreements
John Geldman has experience in guiding organizations to reach copyright and intellectual property agreements. His expertise in this area is crucial for navigating the complexities of technology standards and ensuring that organizations comply with legal requirements while fostering innovation in the storage industry.