Copan Systems (Sgi) Work Values

Daily Duties at Copan Systems (Sgi):

A start-up that had a concept of massive array of low cost SATA disks to be used as a large rack-able system to overcome the limitations of addressability of parallel SCSI and RAID technology. The design goal was to create a disk-based solution to replace traditional tape backup systems. This was a conceptual system representation and they hired me to develop and define the system architecture. • Defined the components of the systems, created the system IO and the queue model, analyzed the performance requirements for each subsystem. • Selected a CPU subsystem with the proper MAID software and management that is cost optimal to compete with tape at higher performance than tape. Completed the reference design. • In charge of getting the documentation and requirements, worked closely with the VP of engineering and the CTO. Received approval to pull a team together for further investigation and development. I helped to hire a team of ASIC designers to start analyzing the stack of interaction between the software and layers of hardware to identify the design complexity, timelines, feasibility, and based on that determine the type of firmware and software skills required to implement the MAID technology. • Coordinated the various teams to work through all the logistics and issues to understand the tradeoffs we had to make to meet the design criteria/specifications. Based on this and the cost targets, had to identify the lowest cost hardware that still meets the performance and I/O latency requirements. • Developed specifications of various complex PCBs, including hardware specification. Designed the SATA drive enclosure, defining the high speed interconnect and hardware requirements. Designed the CPU subsystem and DDR SDRAM memory interface. Designed all board power distribution and DC/DC converters and system power supply requirements

What they like about Copan Systems (Sgi):

Working in an organization that is technologically advanced, creative, and innovative is critical in your assessment of hiring companies. Less important to you are stability of the organization, the length of time an organization has been in business, and the business' plans for the future. You prefer a fast-moving company that will take risks to achieve its goals and objectives. The length of time the company has been in business is irrelevant. Maintaining status quo is unnecessary. You thrive on change, uncertainty and the upside of potential business risks, especially those associated with innovation. Stability for the long haul is not nearly as important as is working in an atmosphere that is charged with a sense of urgency and constant change.

Tags

Development Manager, Architect, Storage, Software defined datacenter, Team lead and mentor

Skills

Presentation, Technology Solutions, Sales Support, Requirements Analysis & Specification, Leadership

These are some of the questions we asked our climbers about their experiences with Copan Systems (Sgi):