Kinjal Patel
About Kinjal Patel
Kinjal Patel is a Principal Software Design Engineer with extensive experience in firmware and device driver development, currently working at KIOXIA America, Inc. He has a strong background in embedded systems, having previously held positions at several technology companies and earned degrees in Computer and Electronics Engineering.
Work at Kioxia
Kinjal Patel currently serves as Principal Software Design Engineer at KIOXIA America, Inc., a position held since 2021. Prior to this role, Patel worked as a Senior Staff Software Design Engineer at the same company from 2017 to 2022. During this time, Patel focused on firmware and device driver development for enterprise-class storage adapters, utilizing NVMe and PCIe technologies. The work involved extensive debugging skills in embedded environments and the development of bare metal firmware for various microcontrollers.
Education and Expertise
Kinjal Patel holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics Engineering from North Maharashtra University, completed from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, Patel earned a Diploma in Computer Engineering from the Technical Education Board, Gujarat, from 2000 to 2003. This educational background supports Patel's expertise in embedded systems, firmware development, and a strong interest in embedded Linux and system software.
Background in Software Engineering
Kinjal Patel has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. Patel began as a Junior Software Engineer at Semitronik Industries in 2006 and later held positions at Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., SMART High Reliability Solutions, and Larsen & Toubro. The experience gained in these roles contributed to Patel's proficiency in developing firmware and applications for a range of microcontrollers, including Atmel, Intel, Freescale, and ARM.
Achievements in Firmware Development
Throughout the career, Kinjal Patel has successfully brought up three FPGAs and contributed to the bring-up of three ASICs. This experience highlights Patel's technical skills and ability to work on complex hardware-software integration projects. The focus on embedded environments and debugging further underscores Patel's capabilities in delivering robust firmware solutions.