Ajith Karnik

Founder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India19 yrs 5 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over six years of experience in firmware development.
Expertise in embedded systems and ARM architecture.
Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned engineer in embedded systems and firmware development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Embedded SystemsFirmware

Other Skills

MicrocontrollersReal-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)ARM ArchitectureLinux KernelBootloaderU-BootLauterbachOperating SystemsLogic AnalyzerschematicsSystem on a Chip (SoC)C (Programming Language)DebuggingBSP

About

As a Senior Staff Engineer at Qualcomm, I have been leading firmware development and integration projects for various SoCs and platforms for the past six years. I have extensive experience in embedded systems, bootloader, U-Boot, security as well as a strong background in electrical and electronics engineering. My professional goal is to grow as a system engineer who can provide end-to-end solutions for any issue or enhancement in the entire system, from hardware to software. I enjoy working with cross-functional teams and collaborating with other engineers to deliver high-quality products that meet customer needs and expectations.

Experience

19 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 6 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 9 mos

Current Experience

Qualcomm

2 roles

Senior Staff Engineer

Promoted

Dec 2020 – Jul 2024 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

MicrocontrollersReal-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)ARM ArchitectureFirmwareLinux KernelBootloader+7

Staff Engineer

Aug 2017 – Nov 2020 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Libre wireless technology

Technical Lead

Aug 2012 – Jul 2017 · 4 yrs 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Microchip technology

Senior Systems Engineer

Aug 2011 – Aug 2012 · 1 yr · Bengaluru Area, India

After 5 long year stint at NXP-STE, moved to a startup called BridgeCo which was later bought over by SMSC which in turn acquired by Microchip. Working with great bunch of funny guys where we wirelessly stream the music. The only vendor currently for the Apply Airplay. With a startup culture still intact learn quite a lot of DIY stuff where you are the whole and sole for what you own. Be it programming, designing, architecture, talking to customers and vendors, studying and procuring the tools, doing your hardware PCB, soldering. Done 2 onsite board bring up(in 7 days and 3 days respectively) already which involved couple of hardware issues as expected. The best thing being in a startup is one can work on what one likes without waiting for the process and approvals.

St-ericsson

2 roles

Tech Lead

Sep 2010 – Jul 2011 · 10 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

TL at STE after 4 years experience which meant more responsibility and more of mentoring and supporting the team and at times neighboring teams. Moved to the core of the drivers like Bootloaders, bootroms, board bring up on different flashes, guiding the team members

Senior Software Engineer

Apr 2008 – Aug 2010 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

The mobile division of NXP Semiconductors was bought over by ST-Ericsson, a JV of ST and Ericsson. Was promoted as well as SSE and this means lot more responsibility. More coding, more analysis involving the broader spectrum. Given the responsibilities of more critical modules like Initialization, interrupt controller and Real Time Kernel, the proprietary kernel of STE. Been proactively involved in understanding maketools like GCC, RVDS, make scripts.

Nxp

Software engineer

Jun 2006 – Mar 2008 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

As a campus recruit from NITK Surathkal, learnt the naunces of maintaining, debugging and little bit of programming on embedded system and device drivers. Solved few critical issues on I2C drivers and timer modules. Given the quick learner award for having contributed well within first 3 months of joining the company as a fresher