Education
- PhD Electrical and Computer Engineering 2021, Purdue University
- MS Computer Engineering 2013, Utah State University
- BS Computer Engineering 2011, Brigham Young University–Idaho
Certifications
- Teaching Certificate in Engineering Education 2021, Purdue University
- Technician License, Amateur Radio 2014, FCC
- Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer 2011–2013, National Instruments
Industry Experience
- Researcher, Center for Brain–Inspired Computing / Nano–electronics Research Laboratory – conducted research on "neuromorphic computing" and adapting machine learning algorithms for A.I. hardware at Purdue University (2015 – 2021).
- Electronics Engineer, Hill Air Force Base – upgraded the real–time embedded computers on F16 fighter jets (2013–2015).
- Researcher, Computer Architecture/VSLI BRIDGE Laboratory – conducted research on "Dark Silicon" and heterogeneous multi–core microprocessors to reduce energy consumption and reduce device degradation at Utah State University (2011 – 2013).
- Intern, National Instruments – enhanced the automated design tools for FPGAs (2011).
Teaching Experience
- Professor, Brigham Young University-Idaho (2021 – Present): Machine Learning, Computer Architecture, Microprocessors, Computer Systems.
- Instructor, Purdue University (2020): Data Structures and Algorithms.
- Graduate Teaching Assistant, Utah State University (2012 – 2013): VLSI Design, VLSI Design Automation
Volunteer Experience
- Advisor for IEEE Student Branch at BYU-Idaho (2023-Present)
- External reviewer for various academic research conferences and journals (2012 – Present).
- Scoutmaster, Trapper Trails Council (2014 – 2015)
- Missionary, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brazil São Paulo South Mission (2007 – 2009)
Biography
Jason and his wife have five children. He returned to BYU-Idaho after being a student here because of his love for this university. Jason considers himself one of the leading fans of ice cream and the Book of Mormon.