Channa Hiremath is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in firmware development and embedded software across various technology sectors. Currently serving as a Sr Staff SOC Firmware Engineer at Aeva since May 2023, Channa previously held a significant role at KIOXIA America, Inc. as a Sr. Staff Firmware Engineer, specializing in firmware for DRAM Memory Expansion chips and leading platform system software engineering with a focus on FPGA/ASIC/SOC platforms. Channa's background includes key positions at Intel Corporation as a Lead Embedded Software Engineer, Wipro Technologies as a Technical Lead, and Johnson Controls Automotive as a Technical Lead-Consultant, demonstrating expertise in real-time operating systems, low-level driver design, and automotive software development. Channa holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from Gulbarga University.