Harpreet Singh Arora

Director of Engineering

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India18 yrs 10 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 21 years of chip design experience.
  • Expert in leading teams for next-gen CPU architecture.
  • Proven project management skills across complex deliverables.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in semiconductor design and architecture with expertise in CPU development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Project ManagementCpu Architecture & MicroarchitectureFunctional VerificationLeadership & Team Development

Other Skills

MicroarchitectureProgram ManagementInterpersonal SkillsPeople ManagementComputer ArchitectureHigh Performance Computing (HPC)Cross-functional Team LeadershipRISC-VFront-End DesignArchitectureCommunicationPresentationsComputer ScienceDebuggingSoC

About

21 years of extensive experience in handling various aspects of chip design, worked on multiple complex IPs and SOCs from concept till tapeout. Expertise in building, growing and managing large teams from scratch. 🔹 Current Role: As a leader in the CPU Cores at AMD, responsible for leading and managing multiple teams covering RTL, Performance and DFT. These teams are responsible for defining and implementing the architecture for the next generation of AMD's Zen processors all the way from concept till tapeout. 🔹 Project Management Expertise: As Project Director, responsible for overseeing end-to-end project deliverables— across Performance, RTL, DV, DFT, and PD. 🔹 Key Skills: CPU Architecture & Microarchitecture: In-depth knowledge of x86, RISC-V architectures, data fabric, superscalar computing, multithreading, out-of-order execution, and cache coherency. Performance Modeling & Verification: Expertise in functional verification, performance modeling strategies, and designing scalable solutions that meet rigorous standards. Leadership & Team Development: Proven ability to build, scale, lead large teams. Project Planning & Management: Strategic project planning, direction, and management skills, ensuring efficient execution and delivery of complex projects.

Experience

18 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
4 yrs 8 mos
Average Tenure
5 yrs 8 mos
Current Experience

Amd

3 roles

Director

Promoted

Jul 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

MicroarchitectureProgram ManagementProject ManagementCPU Architecture & Microarchitecture

Sr Manager

Promoted

Sep 2020 – Jul 2022 · 1 yr 10 mos

MicroarchitectureProgram ManagementProject ManagementCPU Architecture & Microarchitecture

Sr Verification Consultant

Apr 2019 – Sep 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos

MicroarchitectureInterpersonal SkillsCPU Architecture & MicroarchitectureFunctional Verification

Mediatek

Sr Technical Manager

May 2016 – May 2017 · 1 yr · Bangalore

MicroarchitecturePeople ManagementLeadership & Team DevelopmentCPU Architecture & Microarchitecture

Broadcom

Sr. Manager

Oct 2014 – Mar 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bangalore

MicroarchitecturePeople ManagementLeadership & Team DevelopmentCPU Architecture & Microarchitecture

Amd

3 roles

Manager Design Engineering

Nov 2003 – Aug 2014 · 10 yrs 9 mos

  • Lead and grow UNB Verification Team.
MicroarchitecturePeople ManagementLeadership & Team DevelopmentCPU Architecture & Microarchitecture

Section Manager

Promoted

Nov 2003 – Sep 2011 · 7 yrs 10 mos

MicroarchitecturePeople ManagementLeadership & Team DevelopmentCPU Architecture & Microarchitecture

Member of Technical Staff

Nov 2003 – Mar 2011 · 7 yrs 4 mos

Interpersonal SkillsComputer ArchitectureCPU Architecture & Microarchitecture

Education

Drexel University

Dual M.S.

Jan 2000 – Jan 2003

University of Mumbai

B.E. — Electronics Engineering

Jan 1996 – Jan 2000

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