Earl Killian

Earl has many areas of expertise including computer architecture, DSP, compilers, operating systems and networking. He is the former Chief Architect of Tensilica and Silicon Graphics MIPS division, and Co-founder of QED (acquired by PMC-Sierra). As one of the original architects of the MIPS processor and the microarchitect of the Tensilica processor, he assists Stretch in its processor direction. With a plethora of patents and publications and his deep knowledge of the semiconductor industry, Earl is a true asset to the TAB.