Intel’s Douglas Boom on the History and Evolution of Ethernet Software

December 1, 2022

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Douglas Boom

Principal Engineer of Ethernet Software at Intel

Douglas Boom is the Principal Engineer of Ethernet Software at Intel, a position he has held for just over two and a half years. In his role, he develops custom driver solutions for Intel Ethernet-based products including data center switches, infrastructure for the Olympic Games, and self-driving cars, among others. Doug has been with Intel for 28 years and I look forward to speaking with him about how ethernet has evolved during his time with the company and what the future of ethernet holds.

Episode Overview

720: Doug discusses the evolution of ethernet and how it continues to be used today. Doug explains the difference between ethernet and other similar technologies it is often confused with, its use across industries, and where it has been used for cost efficiencies. He also shares a personal anecdote about how the technology he works on has been used to impact his life in a meaningful way. Doug then talks about his long career at Intel, the collaboration he experiences across other groups within the company, and the skills he hires for. Finally, Doug looks ahead at trends in autonomous vehicles and other technologies that he is excited about.

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