Speaker Information

Bachir Berkane System and Algorithm Architect, Fidus Systems

Bachir is a senior system and algorithm architect with over 32 years of experience in ASIC design, digital signal processing, and system modeling. He has led complex projects in high-performance computing, radar, and telecommunications, specializing in hardware acceleration, AI-driven edge inference, and protocol-based system architectures. Throughout his career at Fidus Systems, IDT, and PMC-Sierra, he has developed advanced algorithms, optimized DSP implementations, and contributed to cutting-edge FPGA and SoC designs.

Peifang Zhou  Senior Embedded Software Designer, Fidus Systems

Peifang Zhou is an embedded software expert with extensive experience in AMD SoC FPGAs, C/C++, MCUs, and RTOS. Throughout his career, Peifang has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of embedded software design principles, focusing on creating efficient, maintainable, and scalable solutions. His extensive experience and innovative approach have made him a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the field of embedded systems. Peifang holds B.Sc., M.Sc., M.A.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Mark Rollins, Ph.D Senior Technical Marketing, AMD

Mark provides technical leadership in the definition & development of world-class products employing DSP technology in software or silicon. This has involved the conception, modeling & optimization of DSP algorithms for wide-ranging applications. For over 30 years, Mark has architected & implemented these algorithms using a broad range of technologies from software to silicon, including CPU, FPGA, Adaptive SoC, AI Engine, and ASIC using C/C++, HLS, Verilog, VLIW DSP, and assembly languages.