Ganesh Shirke — Director of Engineering
Seasoned professional with over two decades of extensive experience in ASIC verification engineering, I have gained profound experience in Subsystem and IP level verification and an in-depth understanding of verification methodologies such as UVM, OVM, and Vera-NTB, enabling me to develop highly efficient and reusable verification environments. I have built and optimized SV-UVM testbenches, ensuring quality and compliance in complex design projects. Throughout my career, I have consistently focused on driving RTL verification planning, execution, and innovative methodology development. I possess a proven track record of managing large-scale projects while handling multiple tape-outs across storage, multimedia, graphics, and networking domains. My expertise extends to performing in-depth code and functional coverage analysis, ensuring that all verification activities meet stringent quality goals. I have successfully contributed to the development and implementation of formal verification environments, emphasizing rigorous testing and compliance. By aligning test planning with design specifications, I have consistently delivered results that exceed expectations. My skill set also includes managing cross-functional teams across various geographical locations, driving team productivity, fostering a collaborative work culture, and introducing automation to improve efficiency. I am highly adept at aligning verification strategies with long-term organizational objectives and consistently meeting both technical and business goals. As a leader, I have built and mentored high-performance teams, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. My ability to adapt to new methodologies and manage resources effectively has ensured successful project deliveries. I have a strong focus on leveraging automation to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and improve overall productivity. Over the years, I have developed an acute ability to balance project development with resource constraints, ensuring optimal outcomes even in challenging envs. In addition, I have gained a rich understanding of a variety of protocols, including USB, SAS, Ethernet, AMBA and PCI, which has further enhanced my ability to deliver results in complex verification environments. Whether it's driving the verification of next-generation designs or collaborating with design and micro-architecture teams, I bring a rich experience and a solution-oriented approach to every project.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned ASIC verification engineer with extensive experience in semiconductor design and verification.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 23 yrs 10 mos
Career Highlights
- Over two decades of ASIC verification engineering experience.
- Expert in UVM, OVM, and Vera-NTB methodologies.
- Proven track record in managing large-scale verification projects.
Work Experience
7Rays Semiconductors India Private Limited
Director of Engineering (1 yr 3 mos)
AMD
Manager Silicon Design Engineering (2 yrs 5 mos)
Senior Member Of Technical Staff (1 yr 1 mo)
DIGICOMM Semiconductor Private Limited
Director Front End Verification (2 yrs 5 mos)
MosChip
Sr Verificatoin Manager (2 yrs 6 mos)
Intel Technology Pvt. Ltd.
Sr. Verification Engineer (1 yr 4 mos)
LSI R & D ( Avago tech) , Pune
Sr. verification Engg (9 yrs 4 mos)
STMicroelectronics
Verification Engineer (1 yr 11 mos)
Chip Engines (India) Private Ltd
Verification Engineer (1 yr 7 mos)
Education
Master of Technology - MTech at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
Bachelor of Engineering - BE at Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil College of Engineering and Polytechnic
ssc at anant english school, satara