Jerry Beckmann Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa, Us

North Reading, Ma, Us

Responsible for hiring an electrical team to grow and support the organization goals and build the infrastructure needed for PCB design.* Lead electrical engineer on Assisted Bagging. A new concept to assist workers with putting multiple items into a single bag. Effort led to an increase of 15% efficiency from the initial alpha design (verified over Amazon Prime Day). Design came in under budget by 40% of target.* Supported an effort at a new conveyance concept, utilizing linear synchronous motor (LSM) and wireless power technologies. Successful proof of concept demo to leadership.* Sponsored and mentored an intern to investigate using open-source simulation tools (ElmerFEM) for thermal, power and signal integrity analysis of PCB.

Arlington, Va, Us

Seattle, Wa, Us

Seattle, Wa, Us

* Lead an electrical team responsible for sensor integration, compute, wireless, propulsion, battery and charging infrastructure.* Lead the architecture of a second generation, reducing cost by over 50% and increasing compute capabilities.

Mountain View, Ca, Us

* Lead international multi-disciplinary team to develop a new platform for strategic sector of BlueTooth headsets. The team included members from hardware, firmware, DSP, algorithm, mechanical, tools, support and external contracting resources.* Visited key customers in the industry to discuss product architecture and needs to align future technology roadmap.* Managed annual budget of $500K and was consistently within 5% of target spending for the year.

Mountain View, Ca, Us

* Managed an international team of hardware, firmware and FPGA engineers.* Implemented Orcad\Allegro library to use CIS database for part management using MS Access and Python scripts.* Oversaw company needs for hardware including laboratory equipment, development boards and internally developed hardware.* Owned ISO process for the hardware team and engineering laboratory functions.* Site administer and company advocate for Atlassian Confluence and Jira.

Mountain View, Ca, Us

* Hired and managed multi-discipline team of hardware, software, FPGA, characterization and laboratory functions to support Audience worldwide hardware needs.* Consistently delivered hardware needs on schedule and within budgetary guidelines.

Mountain View, Ca, Us

* Architected and developed 2nd generation of mixed signal hardware platform for supporting Audience technology utilizing a Xilinx Spartan 3A FPGA for advanced features and Texas Instruments MSP430 for programmatic control over hardware platform. The platform has been in use for 8 years with no major updates.* Developed a PERL/Python scripting environment, integrating National Instruments LabView controls to automate testing for silicon bring up.

Mountain View, Ca, Us

* Revamped internal software tools for efficiency in troubleshooting customer problems.* Created test plan and executed bring up of custom ASIC.* Used Audio Precision, Tektronixs Oscilloscope and Logic Analyzers to trouble shoot analog and digital circuit problems in cell phones.* Authored applications notes around common customer issues including power optimization, hardware filters for analog audio and API command sequencing.

San Jose, Ca, Us

* Maintained C code base for existing product line of haptic technology* Ported firmware to Cypress, Renesas, Freescale and custom ASIC* Re-architected firmware for ease of portability across multiple microprocessors.* Created build scripts to automate release process using PERL and Ant.

San Jose, Ca, Us

* Technical member of team for evaluating startups for investment or acquisition.* Developed new process for team integrations with Micron development flow* Worked with partners in Taiwan to develop innovative new storage products for consumers.* Managed team of engineers responsible for product definition, implementation and support.* Developed next generation FPGA NAND flash controller using PCIe front end for 200MB/s sustained data throughput.* Developed FPGA test harnesses for qualifying 3rd party ASICs and NAND flash technology to evaluate throughput and ECC algorithm (BCH and Reed-Solomon)

San Jose, Ca, Us

* Develop new products combining Lexar Media’s core technology with innovative new technology. New products included the Lexar Media TouchGuard, and Lexar Media Secure Drive.* Evaluated, recommended and integrated new technologies into the USB product line. Technologies included biometric sensors, GPS solutions, eInk displays, near field communication (NFC) and portable media players (PMP).* System architect on JD Touchguard and JD Mercury products.* Managed development relationship with Taiwanese controller vendor.* Authored product requirements documentation and data sheets.* Used PADS PowerLogic for schematic creation and PCB layout verification.* Debug system level problems using logic analyzers, bus analyzers, and oscilloscopes for CompactFlash, SD, MMC, and USB.

San Jose, Ca, Us

* Represented team at internal product core teams as voice of the customer.* Worked with manager to provide criteria for hiring and lead interviewing teams.* Supported marketing as technical evangelist of the API.* Worked with Education department on developing an API class for partners.* API integration for Sun, EMC, HP, Dell, Veritas using C/C++, Java and PERL on Solaris, HP-UX, Linux and Windows.* Co-developed code for partner’s applications including HP OpenView, Sun Metropolis 2.0, and EMC Control Center SAN Manager.

* Developed Die Sensor Protection System using a Motorola 68000 controller implemented in assembly.* Ported a Linux 2.2.4 kernel to run from M-Systems Diskonchip and AMD Elan microcontroller with atouch screen display and numeric keypad user input for future products.* Converted existing infrared sensor board to single Altera MAX7128 using VHDL including schematicredesign, and PCB layout using PowerLogic to achieve a BOM reduction and higher reliability.