Harry Foster
Chief Scientist Verification

Harry Foster is Chief Scientist Verification for Siemens Digital Industries Software; and is the Co-Founder and Executive Editor for the Verification Academy. Harry served as the 2021 Design Automation Conference General Chair, and is currently serving as a Past Chair. Harry is the recipient of the Accellera Technical Excellence Award for his contributions to developing industry standards. In addition, Harry is the recipient of the 2022 ACM Distinguished Service Award, and the 2022 IEEE CEDA Outstanding Service Award.

AI/ML at DVCon: From Theory to Application

AI/ML at DVCon: From Theory to Application

January 21, 2020

For many years computer systems have augmented CPUs with special purpose accelerators that are targeted at specialized tasks. Examples of…

By Harry Foster
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Don’t Miss the Upcoming DVClub Austin Event!

Don’t Miss the Upcoming DVClub Austin Event!

September 24, 2019

If you have a passion for design and verification, then I highly recommend that you check out the DVClub. The…

By Harry Foster
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What happens in Vegas…is happening in the Verification Academy and Mentor booths!

What happens in Vegas…is happening in the Verification Academy and Mentor booths!

May 16, 2019

It’s been 18 years since DAC last visited Las Vegas, and a lot has happened in verification during this period….

By Harry Foster
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What’s Exciting at this Year’s Design Automation Conference?

What’s Exciting at this Year’s Design Automation Conference?

April 22, 2019

I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as the 2019 DAC Technical Program Chair, and this has been…

By Harry Foster
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Upcoming Verification Academy Live Seminar in Westford, MA

Upcoming Verification Academy Live Seminar in Westford, MA

March 21, 2019

The Verification Academy has experience remarkable growth beyond our wildest dreams when we first conceived of the idea back in…

By Harry Foster
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Conclusion: The 2018 Wilson Research Group Functional Verification Study

Conclusion: The 2018 Wilson Research Group Functional Verification Study

March 19, 2019

Deeper Dive into Non-Trivial Bug Escapes and Safety Critical Designs This blog is a continuation of a series of blogs…

By Harry Foster
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Part 12: The 2018 Wilson Research Group Functional Verification Study

Part 12: The 2018 Wilson Research Group Functional Verification Study

March 13, 2019

ASIC/IC Verification Results This blog is a continuation of a series of blogs related to the 2018 Wilson Research Group…

By Harry Foster
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Part 11: The 2018 Wilson Research Group Functional Verification Study

Part 11: The 2018 Wilson Research Group Functional Verification Study

March 5, 2019

ASIC/IC Low Power Trends This blog is a continuation of a series of blogs related to the 2018 Wilson Research…

By Harry Foster
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Part 10: The 2018 Wilson Research Group Functional Verification Study

Part 10: The 2018 Wilson Research Group Functional Verification Study

February 14, 2019

IC/ASIC Language and Library Adoption Trends This blog is a continuation of a series of blogs related to the 2018…

By Harry Foster
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