Industry Talk: The Role and Responsibilities of a Junior FPGA Designer
March 11, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: ME 3328 (Mackenzie)
We are pleased to host an industry session featuring Christian Kamps, (Carleton Alum) and Matt Carswell from Fidus Systems.
Talk Title
“Bridging the Gap Between Engineering Student/Academic versus an Industry Professional”
This session explored the transition from student life to professional FPGA engineering. Christian discussed:
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The role and responsibilities of a junior FPGA designer
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Differences between academic project environments and industry workflows
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Common misconceptions about FPGA careers
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Practical advice for students preparing for industry roles
This session is particularly valuable for students considering careers in FPGA, embedded systems, and digital hardware design.