Gershon Deutsch
About Gershon Deutsch
Gershon Deutsch is a Senior Principal Firmware Engineer at Rambus, where he leads firmware design for High Speed Serdes PHY IP and mentors junior engineers. He has a background in computer engineering and has previously worked at Nortel Networks and ITS Electronics.
Work at Rambus
Gershon Deutsch has served as a Senior Principal Firmware Engineer at Rambus since 2013. In this role, he leads the firmware design and development for the company's next-generation High Speed Serdes PHY IP. He collaborates closely with both analog and digital engineers to specify and implement firmware requirements. His responsibilities also include guiding the verification team in understanding product requirements and designing test cases. Additionally, he provides support to lab technicians, applications engineers, and customers, ensuring effective communication and project execution.
Previous Experience
Before joining Rambus, Gershon Deutsch worked at ITS Electronics as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer from 2003 to 2013. During his tenure, he focused on developing tools that enhance design workflows, build systems, and test environments. Earlier in his career, he completed an internship as a Software Engineer at Nortel Networks from 2000 to 2001 in Toronto, Ontario, where he gained foundational experience in software engineering.
Education and Expertise
Gershon Deutsch holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto, where he studied from 1997 to 2002. He graduated with Honours, demonstrating a strong academic background in engineering principles. Additionally, he studied at the Jerusalem College of Technology for one year from 1996 to 1997, further enhancing his technical knowledge and skills.
Technical Skills
Gershon Deutsch possesses expertise in implementing industry serial communication specifications, including Ethernet, PCIe, and USB. He is skilled in leading firmware design projects and developing tools that improve design workflows. His role also involves mentoring junior firmware engineers at Rambus, contributing to the professional development of emerging talent in the field.