Peeyoosh Gupta — DevOps Engineer

Architecting the Root of Trust (RoT) for Next-Gen Silicon | Expertise in SecureBoot, and Crypto Modules | Senior Lead Engineer @ Qualcomm | IIT ISM Dhanbad Alumni As a Senior Lead Engineer in Qualcomm’s Security Team, I sit at the intersection of hardware constraints and software security. My core mission is hardening the Root of Trust (RoT), designing Secure Boot architectures, and preparing firmware for the post-quantum era. I recently transitioned to Senior Lead after successfully steering a critical firmware release during a resource crunch, assuming full ownership of the project lifecycle in the absence of Staff engineers. Today, I lead the strategic integration of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)—specifically MLDSA—to future-proof silicon against emerging threats. Key Impacts & Technical Wins: Firmware Optimisation: I led the overhaul of AES-GCM implementation in RoT, introducing an incremental approach that solved critical memory bottlenecks—resulting in a 20% optimisation in patch code efficiency. Automation at Scale: Leveraging my unique background as a former Full Stack Developer, I don’t just write firmware; I build the ecosystems to test it. I architected Python-based validation frameworks that reduced Secure Boot validation time by 70%, drastically accelerating release cycles. Security Leadership: Currently driving FIPS enablement initiatives and enhancing Multi-Root Chain support to offer OEMs greater flexibility without compromising integrity. Core Competencies: Domain: Firmware Security, RoT, Secure Boot, TrustZone. Crypto: PQC (MLDSA), AES-GCM, RSA, ECC, Fuse/IPC. Tools: Trace32 (Lauterbach), Python (Automation), C/C++. I thrive on tackling complex challenges in firmware security and software architecture and am eager to expand my expertise beyond my current domain. If you’re looking for a security-focused engineer with a proven track record in Root of Trust, SecureBoot, and software architecture, I’d love to connect and discuss how I can contribute to your team.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Firmware Security Engineer specializing in Root of Trust and Post-Quantum Cryptography.

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Experience: 6 yrs 9 mos

Skills

Firmware Security
Root Of Trust
Firmware Development
Secure Boot

Career Highlights

Led critical firmware release during resource crunch.
Achieved 20% optimization in patch code efficiency.
Reduced Secure Boot validation time by 70%.

Work Experience

Qualcomm

Senior Lead Engineer (6 mos)

Senior Software Engineer (2 yrs 11 mos)

Software Engineer (1 yr 6 mos)

Apeejay Stya Education (Svran Foundation)

Back End Developer (5 mos)

Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad

Teaching Assistant (1 yr 11 mos)

AquadSoft

Web Developer (1 yr)

Trisect

Full Stack Developer (5 mos)

Waviz Technologies (P) Ltd

Trainee (1 mo)

Education

M.Tech at Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad

at Scaler

Bachelor of Technology - BTech at IMS Ghaziabad (University Courses Campus)

Intermediate at Saraswati Vidhya Mandir

Peeyoosh Gupta

DevOps Engineer

Hyderabad, Telangana, India6 yrs 9 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led critical firmware release during resource crunch.
Achieved 20% optimization in patch code efficiency.
Reduced Secure Boot validation time by 70%.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Firmware Security Engineer specializing in Root of Trust and Post-Quantum Cryptography.

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Skills

Core Skills

Firmware SecurityRoot Of TrustFirmware DevelopmentSecure Boot

Other Skills

Post-Quantum CryptographyFIPS ComplianceMulti-Root ChainImage/Software EncryptionCryptographic ModulesAutomated Firmware ValidationMemory OptimizationInter-Process CommunicationDebuggingAutomated Validation FrameworksPerformance OptimizationEncryptionPerforceConfluenceDocumentation

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Experience

6 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 8 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 11 mos

Current Experience

Qualcomm

3 roles

Senior Lead Engineer

Promoted

Oct 2025 – Present · 6 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Strategic Leadership: Promoted to Senior Lead after successfully steering a critical firmware project during a resource crunch. Assumed full ownership of the project lifecycle in the absence of Staff engineers, coordinating cross-functional dependencies to ensure zero delivery slippage.
Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC): Leading the architectural integration of MLDSA (Module-Lattice-Based Digital Signature Algorithm) into Secure Boot, future-proofing Qualcomm’s silicon against next-generation quantum threats.
Security Compliance (FIPS): Spearheading FIPS enablement across firmware modules, ensuring crypto implementations meet federal security standards for high-assurance markets.
Architecture Evolution: Designing Multi-Root Chain support to enhance OEM flexibility, allowing customizable root-of-trust hierarchies without compromising platform integrity.

Firmware SecurityRoot of TrustSecure BootPost-Quantum CryptographyFIPS ComplianceMulti-Root Chain

Senior Software Engineer

Promoted

Oct 2022 – Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Root of Trust (RoT) Specialist: Spearheaded firmware development for SecureBoot, image/software encryption, and cryptographic modules (AES-GCM), ensuring robust system security and compliance with industry standards.
Automated Firmware Validation: Designed and implemented self-validation frameworks for firmware patches, reducing secure boot validation time by 70% and improving system reliability.
Memory and Performance Optimization: Introduced innovative solutions to optimize memory usage and enhance performance, achieving a 20% improvement in patch code efficiency for incremental AES-GCM support.
Inter-Process Communication (IPC): Developed efficient IPC mechanisms between sub-systems, enabling seamless integration and improving system performance.
Security Risk Analysis: Identified and resolved critical vulnerabilities in Qualcomm’s Root of Trust architecture, implementing software workarounds to mitigate risks.
Multi-Chipset Validation: Led validation efforts for multiple chipsets, ensuring compliance with security and performance benchmarks across diverse platforms.
Leadership and Mentorship: Mentored junior engineers and led cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact projects, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Thought Leadership: Presented innovative solutions at architectural and security design forums, contributing to the evolution of secure firmware practices at Qualcomm.

Firmware DevelopmentSecureBootImage/Software EncryptionCryptographic ModulesAutomated Firmware ValidationMemory Optimization+2

Software Engineer

Mar 2021 – Sep 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

1. Contributed to the development and optimization of Qualcomm’s Root of Trust architecture, gaining deep expertise in secure boot and firmware security.
2. Utilized Lauterbach T32 to debug complex core software issues, reducing system downtime and improving stability.
3. Implemented automated validation frameworks for secure boot, reducing validation time by 50% and accelerating time-to-market for multiple chipsets.
4. Optimized boot time performance to meet key performance indicators (KPIs) for chipset launches, enhancing user experience.

Root of TrustSecure BootDebuggingAutomated Validation FrameworksPerformance Optimization

Apeejay stya education (svran foundation)

Back End Developer

Sep 2020 – Feb 2021 · 5 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Designed and developed DMS(Document Management System) from the scratch using NoSQL(MongoDB), Laravel framework, AWS, QR scanned document verifier. Also worked on the Billing system, Moodle system for the classroom.

Indian institute of technology (indian school of mines), dhanbad

Teaching Assistant

Jul 2018 – Jun 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos · Dhanbad-Ranchi Area

Instructed B.Tech 2nd Year: Data Structure, Algorithm Programming Lab.

Aquadsoft

Web Developer

Dec 2016 – Dec 2017 · 1 yr · Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Trisect

Full Stack Developer

Jun 2016 – Nov 2016 · 5 mos · Noida Area, India

In Trisect(Milestone Online Services Pvt. Ltd.), work as a Full Stack Developer. Improved my skill, and apply my good effort to the company. Here I worked on the Job-related Education portal and Job portal for job seekers( DBMS, Mysql, Web development, Laravel 5.2, and basic SEO). Create a crawler that extracts the new jobs opening from the internet.