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Vidya Ramanarayanan

Bengaluru

Summary

Verification Engineer with 12+ years of experience currently working on system level verification of IPs. Able to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues. My main objective is to work in a growth oriented environment developing and utilizing my potential and technical talents so as to accomplish organizational goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Verification Engineer

ARM Embedded Technologies
05.2017 - Current
  • Verification of System IPs like Generic Interrupt controller, System MMU, Embedded Logic Analyzer, Interconnect etc. on ARM based systems, on both simulation (Questa) and Emulation (Zebu, Strato, Z1) platforms
  • Responsibilities span from feature investigation, test plan creation and review, writing stress test cases to create system level scenarios, verification sign-off for each milestone in accordance with the verification requirements
  • Creation and integration of hardware & software irritators (Verilog, C) to induce more stress.
  • Verification strategy formulation and implementation for AE IPs

Engineer, Staff I - IC Design

Broadcom
07.2013 - 05.2017
  • Worked on Emulation and Post Silicon validation of data center networking switches
  • Worked on CPU subsystem subsystem validation, Fibre channel testing and validation, software quality assurance of Broadcom SW APIs
  • Involved in the design, review of engineering boards for bring up of Baseband Modem chips (3G, LTE)
  • Worked on the simulation and testing of various debug interfaces like JTAG, ETM, UART etc. Also, developed test RTL for USB, PCie, DigRF etc. Involved in the bring up of Baseband chip engineering boards

Design Engineer

CoreEL Technologies (I) Private Ltd
07.2008 - 04.2010

FPGA based board design including component selection, circuit design, schematic capture and review, layout guidance and assistance during board bringup and testing. Worked on DAQ system design, High Speed ADC based projects and board design for RF signal conditioning.

Education

Master of Technology - VLSI

Indian Institute of Technology
Kharagpur
05-2013

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communications Engineering

Model Engineering College
Cochin
05-2008

Skills

  • Understanding of ARM System IPs (GIC, SMMU, Interconnect, Logic Analyzer, AE variants)
  • Hands on debugging experience with Verdi and Questa tools
  • Familiarity with languages like C, Verilog, TCL
  • Fairly familiar with Protocols like AXI, APB, DTI, LTI, CHI & Ethernet
  • Detail-oriented with good communication and project management skills

Timeline

Principal Verification Engineer

ARM Embedded Technologies
05.2017 - Current

Engineer, Staff I - IC Design

Broadcom
07.2013 - 05.2017

Design Engineer

CoreEL Technologies (I) Private Ltd
07.2008 - 04.2010

Master of Technology - VLSI

Indian Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communications Engineering

Model Engineering College
Vidya Ramanarayanan