Fran K.

Fran K. is a highly experienced technical professional with a strong background in hardware design and engineering, specializing in physical layer design for high-speed serial links. Currently serving as Principal Member of Technical Staff at Lemurian Labs since August 2022, Fran previously held significant roles at Nanya Technology and Global Foundries, where design engineering and project leadership were key responsibilities. Fran's extensive career at IBM spanned from 1988 to November 2018, encompassing roles as Senior Hardware Design Engineer and Senior Engineer, with a focus on DSP development and various areas of IP development. Educational qualifications include a BSEE in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University, an MSEE in microelectronics and VLSI from the University of Vermont, and an ASEE in Electrical Engineering from Vermont Technical College, among others.