# Chris Swanson

> UEFI Firmware Engineer

Location: Berkeley, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/chrisswanson

Experienced software engineer specializing in firmware and hardware bring up. I have a wide range of skills covering low to high levels of computer systems. I am a software engineer by trade and have a solid understanding of electronics and computer hardware. I can read schematics and am experienced with scopes, meters, JTAG debuggers, protocol analyzers, and other instruments typically found in a hardware lab environment. The majority of my experience has been working in the computer engineering industry. My interests include software/hardware interfaces, system software, device drivers, security, and system diagnostics.
I am a proven team player and leader, am outspoken, and have excellent communication and customer relations skills. I work well under pressure, go the extra mile to make deadlines, and have plenty of experience negotiating fires. I am familiar with cross functional teams such as working with sales, marketing, and customer support. And I am most proud of the way I carry myself when working with customers. Whether it be an on site visit, conference call, email or video conference, I always strive for customer satisfaction and represent the companies I work for with integrity and respect.

## Work Experience
### Principal Software Engineer @ Ampere
Jan 2021 – Present | Santa Clara County, California, United States
UEFI firmware, EDK2 and AptioV, development and support.

### Senior Software Engineer @ Kontron America
Jan 2002 – Jan 2022
Firmware development including BIOS, UEFI, bootloaders, and microcontrollers. Application development including kernels, device drivers, BSPS, utilities, diagnostics, and manufacturing programs.

### Software Engineer @ Pacific Advanced Technology
Jan 1996 – Jan 2000
Develop system firmware and application software for advanced infrared camera systems.


## Education
### Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Computer Science in Computer Engineering
University of California, Santa Cruz

### Associate of Science - AS in Mathematics and Computer Science
Santa Barbara City College


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/chris-swanson-a171972

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Last updated: 2026-04-12