Ahmed Abou-Auf

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DISC Type : i

President and Chief Engineer at PyramidTech LLC

Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States

Overview

Ahmed is the President and Chief Engineer at PyramidTech LLC, specializing in the design and verification of SoC, ASIC, and FPGA systems. Holding a PhD from the University of Maryland, he has extensive experience in hardware descriptive languages and has led complex projects for companies like Northrop Grumman and Baker Hughes.

He has a demonstrated interest in the application of advanced engineering in major industrial sectors. His professional history includes projects in medical imaging and diagnostics for gas turbines, aligning with his interest in firms like GE and GE HealthCare.

Unique fact: He has specialized experience in pre-silicon validation for both ASIC and SoC systems by utilizing advanced FPGA prototyping techniques.

Personality Overview

Optimistic

Consensus Focused

Story Driven

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

FPGA & ASIC Verification
Possesses deep experience in FPGA/ASIC design and verification using languages like VHDL, Verilog, and System Verilog across various platforms.
SoC Prototyping
Experienced in the pre-silicon validation of complex System-on-Chip (SoC) and ASIC hardware using advanced FPGA prototyping methods.
Embedded System Design
Has architected and developed systems incorporating soft processor cores like MicroBlaze and ARM embedded processors for image processing and control.

Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2001
President and Chief Engineer at PyramidTech LLC
10-2022
Diagnostic Network at Baker Hughes
11-2020 - 1-2022
Image Processing FPGA at Smith & Nephew
12-2020 - 8-2021
FPGA Hardware Validation at Northrop Gruman Information
6-2020 - 11-2020
FPGA Lead at Vū Systems

Education

1987 - 1993
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from University of Maryland

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Exp : 23 Location : Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : President and Chief Engineer at PyramidTech LLC
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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ahmed is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ahmed

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ahmed move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Ahmed take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

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