James Huang
Taipei, Taiwan
Summary
Experienced firmware engineer specializing in PCIe and USB3/USB4 protocol development, integration, and validation. Skilled in architecting and optimizing embedded firmware for high-speed data transfer and system interconnects. Proficient in C/C++, embedded systems, and microcontroller programming. Recognized for exceptional debugging and root-cause analysis skills, consistently resolving complex hardware–firmware issues to improve performance, reliability, and product quality.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Firmware Engineer
Phison Electronics Corp.
Taipei, Taiwan
01.2021 - Current
- 2025 - Supported SanDisk India in resolving on-site USB4 and USB3 host compatibility issues.
- 2024 - Implemented modifications and fixes based on OEM PRDs and requirements for major notebook brands, including Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Kingston.
- 2023 - Debugged and resolved host-related issues for PCIe4 and PCIe5 Dramless SSD, such as PCIe enumeration, link resets, ASPM, and L1SS low-power management issues
Firmware Engineer
Alcorlink Corp.
Taipei, Taiwan
10.2012 - 11.2020
- 2018 - Developed Face Detection, AutoFilter, and 3D Denoise in Windows Driver from scrach.
- 2020 - Reconstruct closed library tensorflow CNN to C Model.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering, System Control Division
National Taiwan University
Taipei, TaiwanSkills
- C program and debugging techniques
- Firmware development
- PCIe architecture, NVMe spec
- USB protocols
- Familiar with oscilloscopes, Logical analyzer, soldering etc
Timeline
Senior Firmware Engineer
Phison Electronics Corp.
01.2021 - Current
Firmware Engineer
Alcorlink Corp.
10.2012 - 11.2020
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering, System Control Division
National Taiwan University