Kalyan Vaddagiri — CTO

Hardware Engineering Technical Leader at Cisco with 12+ years across signal integrity, EMC/EMI, and antenna design. Currently exploring how ML techniques can be applied to high-speed interconnect challenges , an area that is rapidly shaping the future of hardware engineering. My work spans the full product development lifecycle from early-stage simulation and analysis through to measurement, validation, and production. Over the years I have built deep expertise across:Signal Integrity & EMC/EMI — SI analysis, radiated and conducted emission testing, ESD and EFT analysis, and vehicle-level and component-level EMC consultancy for clients including Behr Hella and Yamaha. Antenna & EM Design — Mobile antenna design, PCB board antennas, antenna arrays, radomes, and phased array systems, with hands-on experience across both simulation and physical validation. Industry Tools — 3D EM field solvers (CST Studio Suite, HFSS, SAVANT) and linear/non-linear simulators (ADS, AWR) Beyond the technical work, I have also contributed to business development including playing a role in establishing a joint venture in India which gave me an appreciation for how engineering decisions connect to commercial outcomes. Recognized as a DesignCon 40 Under 40 (2026). Always open to conversations with engineers working on high-speed design, signal integrity, and the evolving role of ML in hardware.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned expert in hardware engineering with a focus on signal integrity and EMC/EMI analysis.

Location: Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Experience: 13 yrs 2 mos