Patrick Khayat

About Patrick Khayat

Professional Summary:• Seasoned storage architect with 20+ years of leadership in delivering DSP, ECC, and media management solutions to maximize performance, endurance, and reliability across SSD, HDD, and emerging memory platforms. • Strong cross-functional technical lead aligning SSD ASIC/FW and NAND Technology Development teams to launch high-performance storage solutions tailored for Enterprise, Data Center, Mobile, and Client markets.• Prolific innovator holding 80+ patents bridging the gap between controller ASIC/FW and NAND component design to define and execute multi-generational product roadmaps.Expertise:• Memory Architecture & Management: NAND/HDD media management including FTL design, bad block management, wear leveling, garbage collection, and data refresh strategies.• Signal Processing & Information Theory: Advanced proficiency in Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Error Correction Codes (ECC) IP development, and high-performance channel modeling.• Media Characterization: Deep understanding of media stress mechanisms; hands-on experience with media characterization and large-scale data processing for algorithm prototyping.• AI & Machine Learning: Application of Neural Networks (Deep Learning), Regression, and Random Forest models to optimize storage system metrics and predictive modeling.• Modeling & Analysis: Expert-level statistical analysis/modeling, system modeling, and Monte-Carlo Analysis for performance and reliability quantification.• Product Lifecycle & Quality: Comprehensive knowledge spanning Controller ASIC/FW, NAND design, technology development (TD), and enterprise-level qualification processes.

Experience

1. Senior Member of Technical Staff - System & Media Architect

   Micron Technology

   Nov 2019 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   Responsible for architecting cross-layer media management innovations across controller and NAND boundaries, delivering significant improvements in performance, tail latency (QoS), and reliability for TLC & QLC Enterprise, Client, and Mobile products. I specialize in utilizing advanced modeling techniques and NAND characterization to conduct early ROI assessments, secure feature definition and approvals, and intercept the roadmap with high-value IP while working with several cross-functional teams.Served as a committee members for internal System Patents team and Non-Volatile Technology Seminar. and System Patent

Education

• UC San Diego

  B.S., Computer Engineering

  1995 — 2000

• UC San Diego

  MS, Electrical Engineering

  2003 — 2005

Skills

• C++
• Error Correction
• Ic
• C/C++
• Nand Flash Memory
• Vhdl Programming Language
• Rtl Design
• Codes
• System Architecture
• Ldpc Codes
• Matlab
• Systems Modeling
• Semiconductors
• System Design
• System Engineering
• Fpga
• Asic
• Signal Processing
• Magnetic Recording
• Error Correction Codes
• Soc
• Algorithms
• Nand Flash Controller
• Turbo Codes
• Embedded Systems
• Digital Signal Processing
• Systems Engineering
• System Modeling
• Channel Modeling