Bryan Dang
Huntington Beach,California
Summary
Dynamic professional with 30 years of expertise in software and firmware development, along with more than 10 years of experience in people management. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that drive business success. Skilled at fostering a collaborative work environment and mentoring team members to reach their full potential. Committed to leveraging technical acumen and leadership skills to contribute to organizational growth and excellence.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Firmware Manager
Micron Technology
Irvine, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Managed development of critical system service features by overseeing FW engineers and FW managers, ensuring effective implementation of bootstrap/bootloader, FW updates, FSA file system area, RTOS, Mailbox, DMA, power and thermal management, I2C, GPIO, Event logging, and debugging tools.
- Spearheaded design and implementation of feature requirements based on OCP Open Compute Project specifications and Caliptra Silicon Root of Trust standards.
- Led sprint planning initiatives by implementing top-down and bottom-up scoping strategies. Coordinated cross-functional collaborations to enhance project outcomes. Oversaw vertical integrations and CI/CD process improvements to streamline operations.
- Developed and implemented process improvements, reducing production downtime significantly.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
Principal Firmware Lead
Micron Technology
Irvine, CA
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Led performance optimization initiatives for sequential and random R/W performance, by optimizing command queues and CPU load balancing.
- Designed and implemented a deterministic simulation task switching scheduler aimed at optimizing firmware simulation processes.
- Designed NAND model to enhance firmware simulation capabilities, supporting system reliability.
Principal Firmware Engineer
HGST/Western Digital
Irvine, CA
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Led FW development for SSD FTL, focusing on Indirection System, Buffer Management, Folding, Journaling, Context Save Restore, Rain Recovery, Data retention, Asynchronous Power Loss
- Designed and implemented end-to-end data path and memory path protection strategies to enhance system security.
- Executed T10 CRC standard implementation, enhancing protection protocols for user sector data.
Senior Principal Engineer
Aristos/Adaptec
Foothill Ranch, CA
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Achieved successful implementation of RAID volume management software in C++, enhancing spare drive management and drive hot swap processes. Delivered innovative solutions through the redesign of volume service priority scheduler and optimization of drive detection and auto-assignment algorithms. Developed efficient snapshot and volume copy data mover systems, improving overall data handling efficiency.
Embedded Software Manager
Printronix
Irvine, CA
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Managed a firmware development team, focusing on the architecture and development of networked printer firmware and RFID applications to meet project objectives.
- Facilitated negotiations of feature sets with development leads and program management to enhance project outcomes.
Software Engineering Manager
Quantum
Irvine, CA
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Engineered and managed development of Linux software in C++ for Quantum's VTL, ensuring recognition as a fiber channel tape drive library while optimizing backend RAID5/RAID10 storage solutions.
- Achieved successful project execution through thorough requirements analysis and architectural design. Drove project scheduling to meet deadlines and deliverables. Fostered collaboration among cross-functional teams to enhance project outcomes.
Senior Software Engineer
Teradyne
Agoura Hills, CA
1995 - 1999
- Designed and implemented scalable software solutions for automated testing systems, improving system reliability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify software requirements and deliver high-quality products on schedule.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering
California State University
Northridge05-1998
Skills
- Team leadership
- Organizational skills
- Process improvement
- Effective communication
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Multitasking
- Coaching and mentoring
- Planning and Prioritization
Timeline
Senior Firmware Manager
Micron Technology
01.2018 - Current
Principal Firmware Lead
Micron Technology
01.2014 - 01.2018
Principal Firmware Engineer
HGST/Western Digital
01.2009 - 01.2014
Senior Principal Engineer
Aristos/Adaptec
01.2005 - 01.2009
Embedded Software Manager
Printronix
01.2003 - 01.2005
Software Engineering Manager
Quantum
01.1999 - 01.2003
Senior Software Engineer
Teradyne
1995 - 1999
Master of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering
California State University