Leo Kong

Systems & Platform Validation Engineer with 10+ years of experience across AMD, Intel, and Apple specializing in post-silicon validation, memory subsystem bring-up, and enterprise platform debugging. Deep expertise in LPDDR5/LPDDR4x/LPDDR5X, NVMe/PCIe/SATA, server platforms, and Linux-based validation environments. Strong background in automation (Python/Bash), lab infrastructure, and large-scale hardware validation.

Proven track record of identifying system-level failures, improving test coverage, and supporting pre-production silicon readiness.

Network Support Engineer - Acuative Corporation - Tukwila, WA

(2025-05)

• Deploy and stage Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches for enterprise network modernization projects
• Install and configure Meraki MX firewalls, switches, and smart PDUs in production environments
• Validate network configurations, cabling standards, labeling, and power delivery in enterprise deployments
• Support infrastructure readiness and validation for large-scale rollout environments

Client Memory Subsystem Validation Engineer - AMD - Austin, TX

(2023-11 - 2025-04)

• Led post-silicon validation of LPDDR4x/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X memory subsystems on pre-production silicon
• Developed and executed functional, stress, and regression test plans across hardware, firmware, BIOS, and OS layers
• Performed system-level debug and memory interface tuning for stability and performance optimization
• Automated SPD configuration workflows using Python in Linux environments
• Used Apex automation and Memeye for log parsing, failure triage, and root-cause analysis
• Conducted NVMe, PCIe, and SATA validation for storage performance and compliance

Senior Lab Support Engineer - AMD - Austin, TX

(2020-02 - 2023-05)

• Supported CPU/GPU post-silicon bring-up and validation across multiple silicon programs
• Built and maintained validation platforms for power, performance, and stability testing
• Assisted engineering teams in system-level debugging and failure analysis
• Supported lab infrastructure setup, hardware integration, and validation workflow optimization

Lab Support Engineer - Intel - San Jose, CA

(2021-06 - 2022-01)

• Managed server infrastructure including SAN storage, VMware ESXi, and Hyper-V environments
• Supported hardware deployment, system validation, and enterprise lab operations
• Executed AD, DHCP/DNS configuration validation, firewall testing, and system patching
• Performed incident response, data collection, and infrastructure health monitoring

Systems Validation / Desktop Support Engineer - Intel - Hillsboro, OR

(2019-08 - 2020-04)

• Executed pre-production platform validation (PPV) across Windows and Linux environments
• Supported BIOS validation, system bring-up, and OS-level testing workflows
• Assisted with lab builds, cabling, and hardware troubleshooting

Network Validation Engineer - Intel - Hillsboro, OR

(2018-11 - 2019-03)

• Performed network performance validation including throughput, latency, and IP forwarding
• Built automated test environments using PowerShell and Bash
• Supported PXE deployment, BIOS validation, and network driver testing

Application Engineer / Desktop Support - Apple - Cupertino, CA

(2018-03 - 2018-11)

• Migrated 400+ servers using SCCM and PowerShell automation
• Managed enterprise systems including Active Directory, GPOs, and monitoring tools
• Supported remote administration and enterprise infrastructure operations

Various Enterprise Support Roles - Multiple (Chase Bank, City of San Jose, Dignity Health, PwC, Blackhawk Network, Pomeroy)

Enterprise desktop support, imaging (SCCM/MDT), AD administration, POS systems, hospital devices, enterprise IT troubleshooting, AV systems, conferencing infrastructure, and endpoint deployment

BS - Computer Science - San Jose State University

AS - Computer Science - Merced College