Alexander Hoffman Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, United States

Annapurna LabsEnabling distributed model training for AWS NeuronFocused on multimodal foundation models

● R&D of deep learning compression methods via experiment design, implementation, analysis ● Design, deployment, testing of Neutrino™ python package for automatic model compression ● Development of research tools uniting model optimization, training, evaluation, export ● Defined system requirements to integrate quantization product with compiler and sales teams ● Refactored multiple Deeplite Python libraries to improve usability and reduce code debt ● Published API documentation for both developers and customers

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

● Developed HW-aware pruning algorithm for Transformer NLP models with PyTorch ● Literature review of DNN architecture search, compression, hardware-aware optimization ● Profiled latency of DNNs with Nvidia tools to identify latency bottlenecks ● Presented and explained experimental results with data visualizations

Seattle

● Working in the Center for Intelligent Materials and Systems at the University of Washington● Developed custom hardware and control software for a magnetic field generator which will transport nanorobots● Demonstrated successful test of magnetic field oscillation with custom 50 A H-bridge assembly● High Power H-bridge circuit design and simulation● Tools: LabVIEW, MATLAB, Eagle PCB, NI Multisim

Beaverton, Oregon

● Worked in the applications engineering team on cloud and data center communications IC's● Developed automated PID tuner for thermoelectric cooler ● Wrote firmware for a Maxim microcontroller along with a PC GUI

University Of Washington

● Led the hardware development of a 50 kg Mars rover● Developed PCBs for high power and mixed signal applications (power distribution, motor control)● Developed firmware for MSP430 microcontroller● Communicated with engineers across disciplines and experience levels● Managed and educated electronics subsystem members

Greater Seattle Area

● Designed PCBs for power distribution, motor control, digital I/O● Worked on wiring, PCB assembly, electronics mounting● Contributed to 9th place finish at University Rover Challenge 2017 in Utah

Beaverton, Or

● Worked in applications group for cloud and data center communications products● Performed experiment to optimize DC-DC converter layouts● Board Troubleshooting and component selection

Lynnwood, Wa

● Designed harnesses and test equipment for product development tests● Worked with assemblers to communicate instructions and order parts● Gained professional communication and peer review experience

Mercer Island, Wa

●Provided a safe and clean pool environment for kids and adults●Developed assertive communication skills through interactions with parents and children

M.Sc., Electrical Engineering

Supervised by Prof. James Clark and Prof. Warren Gross

B.S., Electrical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Husky Robotics Team Rotaract at the University of WashingtonGraduated June 2019