My name is Steven Gann and I am a Hardware Validation Engineer at NVIDIA, where I work on developing and validating compute platforms for datacenter applications. My expertise lies at the intersection of hardware and software, with a particular focus on embedded systems and hardware validation. With a background in Computer Engineering from Florida Atlantic University, I’ve spent my career pushing the boundaries of technology. At NVIDIA, I work with cutting-edge GPU families like Hopper and Blackwell, while my previous roles at Microchip Technology and Logus Microwave have given me extensive experience in embedded systems, memory, aerospace and military design principles, and RF technologies. I’m passionate about developing innovative solutions that bridge the gap between hardware and software. My work spans from developing evaluation kits and demonstration platforms to implementing complex validation systems for high-performance computing platforms.

When I’m not working on hardware validation or embedded systems, I enjoy contributing to open-source projects and exploring new technologies in the fields of AI, IoT, and real-time systems. My current personal projects involve a modular Digital Human system integrating a RAG I constructed to use an Obsidian vault as a knowledgebase, a highly bespoke modular synthesizer system, and cosplay.

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Quick Facts

• 🎓 MS in Computer Engineering from Florida Atlantic University
• 🛠️ Skilled in both hardware design and software development
• 💻 Proficient in C, C++, C#, Rust, and various assembly languages
• 🔧 Experienced with hardware validation, embedded system design, and embedded development
• 🌐 Specialized in datacenter computing platforms and GPU validation
• 🛰️ Experience with military, aircraft, and space applications
• 🗣️ Studying Mandarin 汉语
• 🏃 Certified SCUBA diver and amateur radio operator (KM4SOQ)
• 🦅 Eagle Scout with Boy Scouts of America