Arun Gothekar

DevOps Engineer

Hyderabad, Telangana, India18 yrs 7 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

19 years of experience in embedded systems.
Filed 10+ US patents in technology.
Contributed to flagship Snapdragon smartphones.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a highly skilled Firmware Architect specializing in Embedded Systems and Data Center technologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Firmware ArchitectureData Center Soc DesignEmbedded Systems DevelopmentPlatform Software ArchitectureDriver DevelopmentEmbedded Systems IntegrationFunctional Validation

Other Skills

4G platforms5G8051 MicrocontrollerARMAutomotive SoCsAutomotive networkingBREWCCANoeData Center SoC architectureDebuggingDevice DriversEmbedded CEmbedded LinuxEmbedded Software

About

With over 19 years of experience in embedded systems, I’ve had the privilege of working across the full spectrum of hardware-software integration — from 8051-based RFID modules to next-generation Automotive and Data Center SoCs. Along the way, I’ve learned: - How to build embedded systems from scratch — schematics, soldering, firmware, debugging, and iteration - How to scale from device drivers to platform architecture across mobile, compute, AI and automotive domains - How to lead global teams, onboard them on new technologies like I3C, and deliver across UEFI, Windows, ThreadX, and proprietary RTOS platforms - How to architect for safety, performance, and scalability — from USB Type-C and Continuum to chiplet-based SoCs and RAS strategies for AI and data center platforms I’ve filed 10+ US patents, contributed to flagship Snapdragon smartphones, and helped define platform software architecture for Qualcomm’s Automotive and Compute SoCs. Today, I continue that journey at Microsoft, exploring firmware architecture for scalable compute systems. I’m passionate about building systems that last, mentoring teams that grow, and learning technologies that shape what’s next.

Experience

Microsoft

Principal Firmware Architect

Jun 2024 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

Learning Data Center SoC architecture, with a focus on platform and firmware design.
Got the opportunity to define strategies for diagnostics, debugging, and RAS (Reliability, Availability, Serviceability).
Building expertise in PCIe and contributing to next-generation Compute and AI SoCs.
Currently defining RAS microarchitecture and strategy in the role of Firmware Architect, shaping the foundation for scalable data center platforms.
Fleet management and readiness

Data Center SoC architectureplatform designfirmware designdiagnosticsdebuggingRAS strategies+3

Qualcomm

2 roles

Senior Staff Engineer

Promoted

Dec 2013 – Jun 2024 · 10 yrs 6 mos · On-site

Had the opportunity to contribute across multiple layers of embedded systems — from device drivers to platform architecture:
Developed USB 2.0 and 3.0 drivers for UEFI and Windows platforms
Delivered USB Type-C features, including support for Windows Continuum
Led global efforts on slow-speed peripherals (I2C, I3C, SPI, UART, Slimbus) across non-Linux platforms like Windows, ThreadX, and proprietary Qualcomm RTOS — enabling a flagship 5G Snapdragon smartphone
Learned the MIPI I3C specification from scratch and successfully onboarded the entire team, establishing it as a core capability across platforms
Filed several US patents in peripheral and platform architecture domains
Served as Platform Software Architect for Automotive SoCs, defining next-gen peripheral architecture and contributing to multi-chip system designs

USB 2.0USB 3.0UEFIWindowsI2CI3C+7

Senior Engineer

Apr 2010 – Nov 2013 · 3 yrs 7 mos · On-site

Gained hands-on experience with BREW (Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless), focusing on integration and issue triaging.
Developed drivers for HSIC, USB 2.0, and USB 3.0, collaborating with top industry engineers to help deliver flagship Snapdragon smartphones on 4G platforms.
Emphasized secure and optimized coding practices, contributing to robust and scalable driver implementations.

BREWHSICUSB 2.0USB 3.04G platformsDriver Development+1

Intelligraphics

Engineer

Oct 2008 – Apr 2010 · 1 yr 6 mos · Dallas/Fort Worth Area · On-site

Gained hands-on exposure to USB and Wi-Fi technologies, including developing USB compliance testing from the ground up and performing functional validation of Wi-Fi drivers.

USBWi-Fi technologiesUSB compliance testingWi-Fi driversDriver DevelopmentFunctional Validation

Microsoft

SDE

May 2008 – Oct 2008 · 5 mos · Greater Seattle Area · On-site

My first big break — worked on Microsoft CE for Automotive as part of the networking team, contributing to the delivery of Ford Sync.

Microsoft CEAutomotive networkingEmbedded Systems Development

Tata management training center

Trainee

Sep 2006 – Dec 2006 · 3 mos · Pune Area, India · On-site

A firsthand opportunity to understand the essence of innovation — and how it differs from invention. I gained valuable insights into how the Tata Group cultivates leadership through a culture of problem-solving, creative thinking, and purposeful innovation.

Logicare embedded systems pvt. ltd.

Engineer

Jul 2005 – Sep 2006 · 1 yr 2 mos · Pune Area, India · On-site

First job — where I learned to build embedded systems from the ground up.
From interpreting hardware schematics and soldering components to writing firmware, flashing it onto the board, debugging, and iterating — I experienced the full product lifecycle hands-on.
One of my key projects involved developing an 8051-based RFID reader for a smart card access control system.

Embedded systemsHardware schematicsFirmwareEmbedded Systems Development