In an era where data throughput, low latency, and system reliability define technological leadership, hardware engineers remain the unsung architects of digital progress. Among them, David George, Senior Member of Technical Staff at AMD, stands out as a seasoned professional shaping the backbone of modern high-speed computing platforms.
With over 17 years of experience in high-speed board design, validation, and system bring-up, David George has built a career at the intersection of advanced hardware architecture, signal integrity, and real-world product deployment—from enterprise data center solutions to mission-critical networking platforms.
A Career Built on High-Speed Innovation
David’s professional journey reflects deep technical breadth and hands-on execution across the complete hardware design lifecycle. His expertise spans PCIe Gen 3/4/5, DDR3/4/5, LPDDR4/5, SAS/SATA, QSFP-56, SFP+, NAND, TCAM, and advanced Ethernet interfaces, placing him at the forefront of high-performance system design.
Currently based in San Jose, California, David plays a key role at AMD, contributing to adaptable accelerator cards and FPGA-based platforms leveraging AMD/Xilinx FPGA and Versal devices. His work directly supports the ever-growing demands of AI acceleration, cloud infrastructure, and data-intensive workloads.
From Concept to Compliance: Full-Cycle Hardware Leadership
What sets David apart is his end-to-end ownership of hardware development:
- System & Low-Level Design Documentation – Translating market requirements into robust hardware architectures
- Schematic Design & SI/PI Analysis – Ensuring signal integrity and power reliability for multi-gigabit interfaces
- Layout Collaboration & Manufacturing Readiness – Coordinating with layout teams and contract manufacturers
- Board Bring-Up & Design Validation (DVT/EDVT) – Debugging complex issues using high-end oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and spectrum analyzers
- Compliance & Qualification Testing – Environmental, EMI/EMC, shock, vibration, and performance validation
This holistic approach ensures that designs are not only innovative, but also manufacturable, scalable, and field-reliable.
Industry Impact Across Global Technology Leaders
Before AMD, David held senior engineering roles at Microsemi (PMC-Sierra), Infosys, Dexcel Designs, Samtel Avionics, and Datapatterns, contributing to products across:
- Enterprise RAID Controllers & SAS Host Bus Adapters
- Cisco ASR and CRS Router Platforms
- FPGA-Based Accelerator Cards
- Wireless Medical Communication Devices
- Defense and Avionics Display Systems
Notably, his work on Cisco’s ASR9000 and CRS-3 platforms involved high-speed ASIC-based line cards, PCIe debugging, failure analysis, and large-scale system validation—technologies that power global service provider networks.
Design for Testability and Manufacturing Excellence
Beyond design, David brings strong expertise in Design-for-Testability (DFT), boundary scan (JTAG), ICT/FCT testing, and manufacturing optimization. His contributions help reduce production costs while maximizing test coverage and reliability—an increasingly critical requirement as hardware complexity continues to rise.
Bridging Hardware, Software, and Systems
David’s career highlights the growing need for cross-disciplinary engineers. With hands-on experience in FPGA development (Vivado/Vitis), basic Verilog coding, and close collaboration with software, SI, mechanical, and test teams, he operates as a true systems engineer—bridging silos to deliver integrated solutions.
A Vision for the Future of Hardware Engineering
As the technology industry accelerates toward AI-driven computing, disaggregated architectures, and ultra high-speed interconnects, engineers like David George play a pivotal role behind the scenes. His work exemplifies how deep technical rigor, combined with real-world execution, enables the platforms powering cloud services, networking infrastructure, and next-generation computing.
With a career spanning continents, industries, and technology generations, David continues to push the boundaries of what modern hardware systems can achieve—one board, one interface, and one innovation at a time.
