Hongjun Qu
San Jose,CA
Summary
Software Engineer specializing in Linux kernel development, network security features, and low-latency packet processing. Proven leader in designing next-generation firewall components, resolving critical customer issues, and driving complex features end-to-end.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Software Development
Fortinet
01.2020 - Current
- Led software development for next-gen FortiGate platforms across full NPI lifecycle.
- Designed and delivered high-performance kernel drivers and packet-processing components.
- Implemented TPM-backed key management, secure boot, and code-signing infrastructure.
- Delivered root-cause analysis for critical escalations impacting enterprise deployments.
Senior Manager of Software Development
Fortinet
01.2009 - 01.2020
- Led dataplane/platform bring-up for multiple generations of FortiGate hardware.
- Developed kernel-level networking features and ASIC NPU drivers.
- Integrated Broadcom switch SDKs, enabling L2/L3 features and interface management.
- Debugged critical components including Ethernet, PCIe, and system drivers.
- Supported customer escalations with deep-dive analysis and fast resolution.
- Collaborated with PM, QA, OEM factory, and hardware teams to deliver new products within schedule.
Embedded Firmware Engineer
Empower Technologies
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Ported Linux kernel to TI Davinci/OMAP3 ARM platforms.
- Developed device drivers for GPIO, SATA, touchscreen, I2C, USB controller, audio codec.
- Ported Google Android to OMAP3 hardware.
Senior Software Engineer
O2Micro
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Developed firewall software including VLAN, bridging, and routing.
- Built firewall policy modules using Linux kernel Netfilter.
- Designed packet flow architectures for the feature of Virtual Firewalls.
- Trained new developers on development workflows and Firewall theories.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Huazhong University of Science And Technology
07-2004
B.Eng. - Electronic Engineering
Central South University
07-1999
Skills
- Dataplane & Packet Processing: Linux kernel network stack, DPDK, fast-path, NPU offload
- Networking & Security: TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, multicast, NAT
- Linux & Systems: Kernel internals, performance tuning, device drivers
- Hardware & SDKs: Broadcom ASICs, switch, interface management
- Programming: C, Python, Shell scripting
- Leadership: Technical ownership, cross-functional collaboration
Timeline
Director of Software Development
Fortinet
01.2020 - Current
Senior Manager of Software Development
Fortinet
01.2009 - 01.2020
Embedded Firmware Engineer
Empower Technologies
01.2008 - 01.2009
Senior Software Engineer
O2Micro
01.2005 - 01.2008
Master of Science - Computer Science
Huazhong University of Science And Technology
B.Eng. - Electronic Engineering
Central South University
Additional Information
References available upon request.
FortiChamp Recognition Award 2023
FortiChamp Recognition Award 2023