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David Allen, Associate Fellow, Architecture, is responsible for strategic technology direction and architectural guidance for Microchip’s Data Center Solutions group products including CXL memory controllers, PCIe Switching, Flash and Storage Controllers. He works with customers and industry consortia setting strategic technology and product directions. He held multiple positions in strategic leadership roles. His expertise extends to driving revenue growth and influential partnerships across Tier 1 OEMs and CSPs. He is a longstanding member of the NVMe Board of Directors and technical working groups, involved with multiple CXL and OCP consortia groups. He has diverse expertise across IO protocol and physical layer disciplines.

David served as a Technologist in Seagate’s OCTO, where he drove strategic CXL and NVMe initiatives. As Senior Director, Flash Solutions Group, he drove strategic direction on Seagate’s NVMe SSD product lines.

He holds a BSEE and MSEE from Oklahoma State University and spends his leisure time cycling.
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