David Olsen possesses expertise in asic, semiconductors, fpga, embedded systems, eda and 24 more skills. He is proficient in French (basic). Colleagues describe him as "I have had the privilege of working alongside David since the very inception of our company, where he has served as our Chief Product Development Officer and co-founder and employee number 1. Dave has been a cornerstone of our success, embodying an extraordinary work ethic and an unmatched dedication to our mission. From designing and creating to writing and innovating, Dave truly does it all, he is a triple threat. He’s never one to shy away from rolling up his sleeves, putting in countless hours to ensure our vision becomes reality. Whether tackling complex challenges or lending a helping hand wherever needed, his willingness to jump in and make a difference has been a constant source of inspiration for me and our entire team. On top of his professional brilliance, he is one of the kindest, most genuine individuals I have ever had the pleasure of working with. His collaborative spirit and unwavering commitment make him not just a fantastic leader but also a wonderful person to know. I cannot imagine our company’s journey without Dave by my side, and I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking a visionary, a doer, and a genuinely exceptional human being." and "I had the pleasure of working with David at Altera, in the FPGA Product Marketing team. He was great to work with. Coming from a strong technical background, he brought that strength to the marketing team and combined it with a strong understanding of customer needs and requirements. New to marketing at the time, he was an avid student, open to input and soliciting input from multiple subject matter experts to develop the best path forward. In addition to his tactical skillset, David was very dedicated to the team and its success, willing to go the extra mile to ensure the problem was resolved or issue closed and did so with a pleasant demeanor."