Xiao Ma is a seasoned technologist and engineer with extensive experience in algorithm design and control systems, currently serving as a Technologist and Principal Engineer at Western Digital since February 2024. Previously, Xiao held roles as Principal Control Engineer at Adsys Controls, Inc. and as Principal Algorithm Engineer at Western Digital, where significant contributions included developing machine learning and signal processing algorithms for enterprise hard drives. Xiao's expertise also encompasses the creation of a neural network model to predict position errors in hard disk drives. Early career experiences include serving as a Graduate Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at the University of Tennessee, and as a Graduate Research Intern at Oak Ridge National Lab. Xiao holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Control and Communication from the University of Tennessee.
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