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Min Lee

Min Lee

H/W Engineer, System Validator
Seongnam,11

Summary

Min Lee – Hardware and software engineer with expertise in server ODM, embedded systems, smart cameras, and precision measurement instruments. Strong skills in system architecture, firmware development, performance benchmarking, PCB design, and end-to-end product validation.

Competent Engineering professional offering foundation in engineering project management and design. History of success in performing load and cost calculations and establishing clear parameters. Detail-oriented with strong knowledge of [Area of expertise] and [Software].

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

H/W Engineer, System Manager

KAKAOENTERPRISE
12.2019 - Current

Server Benchmarking & Testing

  • Performed YCSB, Phoronix, and Passmark benchmarks and analyzed workload-specific performance
  • Automated BIOS management and configuration verification using Redfish(Python)
  • Tested NIC recognition and link performance under CPU pinning and tuned BIOS settings
  • Measured NVMe performance across different manufacturers
  • Conducted CEPH server and cold storage BMT testing(Shell Script)

Smart NIC

  • Conducted NVMe over TCP PoC
  • Smart NIC performance according to CPU pinning
  • Supported production deployment and kernel version updates
  • Created block diagrams for 100G Smart NIC storage and service applications

ODM / OCP Server Development

  • Designed server ODM architecture, including PCIe and CPU interconnections and I/O structure
  • Reviewed ODM quotations and proposals from various manufacturers
  • Created and reviewed PCIe connection block diagrams for server accelerator cards
  • Reviewed OCP and ORV 3.0 specifications and collaborated with manufacturers and data center operators
  • Calculated NRE costs and assessed development feasibility
  • Conducted cost simulations comparing ODM servers vs. commercial off-the-shelf servers
  • Prepared RFP documents for required server specifications

Accelerator & GPU PoC

  • Intel Flex 140/170: Conducted ffmpeg-based transcoding PoC and Docker environment testing
  • Xilinx V70 / U55C / U30: Debugged PCIe recognition issues, managed RMA process, and verified correct operation after firmware updates
  • AMD MI250 / M1210, Nvidia DGX H100: Deployed stage environments and verified performance
  • Conducted Fan Profile Policy tests and resolved server cooling issues for new accelerators

AMD / ARM Server Evaluation

  • Verified VM count and power consumption on AMD Milan / Genoa CPUs
  • Configured server BIOS and automated tests using Redfish API
  • Analyzed power efficiency and VM density for Ampere ARM servers

Smart Camera

  • Designed K26(FPGA)-based carrier board hardware and PCB
  • Designed SoC-based hardware and PCB
  • Selected SMT vendors and managed production process
  • Designed Dome/Wall/Assy/Debug boards and prepared BOMs
  • Verified Onsemi ISP and Image Sensor solutions

H/W Engineer

KAKAO
06.2019 - 12.2019

AI Speaker (Mini Hexa)

  • Developed power on/off and reliability test (Aging) programs using shell and VB
  • Designed hardware schematics
  • Performed RF Golden sample calibration
  • Set up wireless measurement equipment (IQxel) and established criteria
  • Supported KC certification and conducted EMI/ESD debugging
  • Prepared mass production digital and RF board testing plans
  • Platform Company

H/W Engineer

QUCELL NETWORKS
06.2017 - 05.2019

USA CBRS Outdoor Base Station (2019.01 ~ 2019.04)

  • Designed digital part circuits and supported FCC certification
  • Designed prototype boards and prepared mass production plan
  • Created production verification guide for Chinese manufacturers

Japan B39 Small Base Station (2018.03 ~ 2018.12)

  • Designed digital part circuits and supported Telec / PSE certification
  • Prepared mass production plan and verified hardware
  • Verified reliability based on customer safety standards

Japan / Korea B3 Home Small Base Station (2015.03 ~ 2018.12)

  • Designed digital part circuits and supported KC / PSE / Telec certifications
  • Verified hardware according to customer reliability specifications
  • Improved EMI / ESD using EMSCAN and MXA equipment
  • Developed RS232-based temperature logging program for Aging test (Python)
  • Developed SCPI-based voltage data logger (VB)
  • Developed RF and CPU full load Aging scripts (shell)
  • Conducted Ethernet and DDR3L compliance tests

WiFi AP + Femto Prototype Equipment (2016.06 ~ 2017.05)

  • Designed 802.11ac WiFi and Femto digital part circuits
  • Verified customer requirements and prepared mass production plan

H/W Engineer

INNOWIRELESS
01.2010 - 06.2017

British B3 Small cell Base Station (2016.06 ~ 2017.04)

  • Designed digital & Hub part circuits and supported CE certification
  • Designed prototype boards and prepared mass production plan
  • Created production verification guide for manufacturers

Wireless Network Quality Measurement Equipment (2010.01 ~ 2016.05)

  • Designed CPU module(com-express) and voice part circuits
  • Performed FCC certification debugging
  • Designed terminal current measurement circuits
  • Debugged 800~900 MHz interference elimination mechanisms
  • Developed MCU (STM32) downloader using FT232R GPIO (C#)
  • Developed slot control MCU firmware (STM32, AVR)
  • Created automatic on/off circuits using mobile USB ID pins
  • Designed audio quality measurement module for Hyundai AVN (BT module)
  • Designed Bluetooth audio measurement module for mobile phones and audio measurement fixtures

S/W Engineer

OMRON LASERFRONT
09.2006 - 09.2008
  • Maintained LG Display Laser CVD, ZAP Repair SW and implemented SECS communication; set up production line
  • Maintained Samsung TFT/Cell/CVD Laser Repair SW; implemented defect detection and process improvement
  • Maintained BOE Hydis and HOYA Mask Repair SW; implemented process improvement

H/W Engineer

MEDIT
12.2005 - 06.2006
  • Developed MCU(AVR) firmware for 3D measurement system
  • Designed 3D measurement circuits


Education

B.S. - Mechanical & Control Engineering

SUNMOON University
Asan, Korea
02.2006

Skills

C

Accomplishments

  • 4th Prize - CNC machine using 3D measuring machine
  • Contest : CIRO(Creative and Intelligent Robot Contest)
  • Chungnam University | Dec. 2005

Timeline

H/W Engineer, System Manager

KAKAOENTERPRISE
12.2019 - Current

H/W Engineer

KAKAO
06.2019 - 12.2019

H/W Engineer

QUCELL NETWORKS
06.2017 - 05.2019

H/W Engineer

INNOWIRELESS
01.2010 - 06.2017

S/W Engineer

OMRON LASERFRONT
09.2006 - 09.2008

H/W Engineer

MEDIT
12.2005 - 06.2006

B.S. - Mechanical & Control Engineering

SUNMOON University
Min LeeH/W Engineer, System Validator