In just three years at General Dynamics Mission Systems in Scottsdale, Arizona, Paris Brown has already made a significant impact as a Field Programmable Gate-Array (FPGA) Engineer. Paris's technical expertise is vast, with proficiency in VHDL, Verilog, Python, and digital signal processing technologies, and he uses all of it with his role as a FPGA Engineer here. Paris a motivated, inspirational, and busy young professional, and we stopped him to have tell us a little bit about his time here and how he got started at General Dynamics as a FPGA Engineer.
A Day in the Life
A normal day for Paris in his field is being a bit of a middleman between hardware and software engineers. “I generally act as a bridge between the two mediums and accelerate any functions that software may not be capable of doing as efficiently as the FPGA. With that being said, I have sufficient knowledge of both, so I often get to aid in the debugging and testing for both hardware and software,” said Paris. He believes his position allows him to be a well-rounded engineer and wear many hats when needed.
Specializing in secure and high-performance FPGA solutions, Paris has become a key contributor with strong knowledge of VHDL, Verilog, Python, C, C++, and other data science tools, Paris brings a collaborative and innovative spirit to his work.
He believes it's crucial to recognize both your strengths and areas for improvement. "Constantly working to enhance your skill set will help you become a well-rounded engineer," he advises to others. "Multi-faceted engineers are highly valuable and always have work to do."
The College Years: A Proud Sun Devil
An accomplished academic, Paris earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Computer Engineering from Arizona State University, consistently achieving high academic performance. Beyond professional achievements, Paris is dedicated to giving back to the community as a math and computer science tutor, mentoring students and fostering confidence in STEM disciplines.
Reflecting on his journey, Paris shares the wisdom he wishes would tell himself at his own college graduation. "Maintain the same inquisitive and curious mindset you had in college. Don't be afraid to speak up if you see an opportunity for improvement. Remember, you were hired for a reason—never underestimate your value."
Final Thoughts
What fuels Paris's passion for engineering? "Making a difference in the world around me," he says with a smile. "It's incredibly fulfilling to know that my work benefits others, no matter the scale of impact. Knowing I can influence the world in a positive way is my favorite part of being in this field.
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