Venkatesha M Iyengar

Firmware Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India6 yrs 5 mos experience
Highly StableAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • Expert in firmware and system security engineering.
  • Proven track record of patent contributions.
  • Strong background in AI and automation technologies.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a highly skilled engineer specializing in firmware, system security, and AI-driven technologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

System SecurityArchitecture DesignCore Platform SecurityPre-silicon ValidationAutomated TestingAi ResearchAutomated Test EngineeringAdas SystemsTesting Framework DevelopmentSystem TestingData AnalyticsEmbedded Systems

Other Skills

Cross-Functional CoordinationValidation StrategiesPost-Silicon TestingFeature Request ManagementFeature Requests ManagementCross-Department CollaborationImage ProcessingScriptingEmbedded CI2C CommunicationSPI CommunicationTesting ProcessNatural Language Processing (NLP)AutomationPython (Programming Language)

About

I am a results‑driven engineer specializing in firmware, system security, and intelligence‑driven engineering, with experience spanning Microsoft, Qualcomm and Bosch. My professional journey is defined by a commitment to building secure, high‑performance systems and advancing innovation across complex electronic platforms. At Qualcomm, I worked on strengthening system security for multi‑processor XR, wearables and VnM platforms, contributing to secure boot mechanisms and architecture‑level reliability across next‑generation immersive technologies. My role also involves active participation in innovation initiatives and patent contributions focused on enhancing system robustness. Before joining Qualcomm, I served at Bosch, where I worked on AI‑enabled engineering workflows, ADAS Systems, automation systems, and large‑scale internal platforms. My contributions supported global engineering operations and were recognized through multiple organizational awards, including GEM, Gold, WOW, and Catalyst distinctions for innovation and engineering excellence. My patent work includes contributions to AI requirement engineering, memory controller UFS write booster enhancements and secure UFS purge‑operation mechanisms, enhancements to cellular vehicle to everything communication and Automated Valet Parking(AVP), software systems addressing challenges in data integrity and storage reliability across demanding environments. Beyond industry, I have explored impactful ideas through academic research, including a publication focused on continuous remote monitoring for ICU patients, aimed at improving accessibility and responsiveness in critical‑care scenarios. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, and I am currently pursuing an M.Tech. in Computer Science with a specialization in Information Security at IIT Madras, further strengthening my foundation in secure system design and advanced computing. I bring enthusiasm for solving challenging engineering problems, a strong orientation toward innovation, and a dedication to building secure, scalable, and intelligent systems. I welcome opportunities to connect with professionals and leaders who value forward‑thinking engineering and impactful technological advancement.

Experience

6 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs
Average Tenure
4 mos
Current Experience

Microsoft

Firmware engineer II

Feb 2026Present · 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Qualcomm

4 roles

Senior Engineer

Dec 2025Feb 2026 · 2 mos

  • Participate in HLDR, MLDR, and LLDR to ensure robust architecture, scalable design, high-quality implementation, and validation strategies for TORR (Test Operations Readiness Review) milestones across multiple wearable projects.
  • Review, refine, and finalize Feature Requests (FRs) by aligning technical feasibility with product and business requirements.
  • Champion Generative AI adoption, driving practical integration of GenAI tools and workflows to improve engineering efficiency and innovation within the team.

Engineer - Project Lead

Mar 2025Nov 2025 · 8 mos

  • Security Lead for the design and implementation of core platform security features for next-generation wearable SoCs.
  • Managing end-to-end lifecycle including pre-silicon validation on emulation, post-silicon bring-up, Tape Out (TO),ES and CS release activities.
  • Coordinating with cross-functional teams to define and document test coverage, hardware readiness, and validation strategies for TORR (Test Operations Readiness Review) milestones.
  • Spearheading bring-up efforts on early silicon and emulation platforms to accelerate product readiness and time-to-market.
  • Ensuring timely availability of test vectors, diagnostics, and debug support for early silicon samples as part of TORR readiness.
  • Mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with global teams to align technical strategy and execution.
System SecurityArchitecture DesignCross-Functional CoordinationValidation Strategies

Engineer

Jan 2024Mar 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Worked on Core Platform Security for 2 target chipsets - Earbuds and Wearables
  • Conducted research and submitted IDFs on XPAN (Expanded Personal Area Network) and UWB (Ultra Wide Band) technologies, specifically FIRA and CCC.
  • Involved in end-to-end development and testing, including pre-silicon emulation with FPGA and post-silicon testing on chip with SOD (Silicon On Dock).
  • Managed and handled 15 feature requests (FRs) - Secure Boot, Anti rollback, Multi Root Certificate, Host Crypto Services, Key Management, UWB services(Fira and CCC), Fuse Management, Provisioning, Authenticated Debug Request (ADR), Watchdog and Crashdump, Logging, ROM and SOC Patching, Power and Clock Management, Sleep Management, Reset- Boot and Infra.
  • Automated and maintained test code in C/C++ for all the aforementioned feature requests.
  • Debugging and identifying root cause for bugs using Trace32, JTAG and cmm scripts.
Core Platform SecurityPre-Silicon ValidationPost-Silicon TestingFeature Request Management

Engineer

Oct 2022Dec 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Worked on Core Platform Security for 3 target chipsets - XR (Extended Reality), Mobile and WLAN.
  • Handled 11 FR's (Feature Requests) - Fuse Management, QTI Provisioning, SCP License Provisioning, SOC Activation Request, IPC and DMI interface, Authenticated Debug Request (ADR), Watchdog, Logging, ROM patching, Secure Boot, Anti rollback and MRC testing.
  • Responsible and POC for Qultivate chipset validations – “A new concept of using flagship chipsets which have manufacturing defects, nonfunctional components for smaller IOT products”.
  • Automated the pre-silicon validations for features using python and Trace32 API.
  • Filed 4 patents :-
  • 1. Filed patent titled "SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING SECURITY IN UNIVERSAL FLASH DEVICES REGARDING PURGE OPERATIONS" where we identified a security flaw for data breach using die level attack in UFS and proposed a mechanism to complete purge operation even with higher priority interrupts.
  • 2. Filed patent titled "ENHANCED WRITE BUFFER FLUSH SCHEME FOR MEMORY DEVICES WITH HIGH DENSITY STORAGE MEMORY ARCHITECTURE" where we proposed an algorithm to prioritize flush operation to free up the write booster memory (SLC memory) in UFS to improve the write throughputs.
  • 3. Filed patent titled "RESTORING LOSS PASSCODES/PASSWORDS USING A CONNECTED TRUSTED DEVICE" where we proposed a mechanism to reset forgotten passwords of smart devices using connected companion devices in an offline environment.
  • 4. Filed patent titled "Handling Emergency Vehicle Alerts in C-V2X" where we proposed a message to the SAE J2735 standard for C-V2X message set, to control the media playbacks and notify the driver in cars whenever an Emergency vehicle alert is received.
  • Submitted 32 ideas (IDF’s) on the following domains - peripherals (UFS/DDR), Automotive (C-V2X, camera vision, camera calibration), Software Systems, AI, Personal Area Networking (BT and XPAN) and XR domain.
Core Platform SecurityFeature Requests ManagementAutomated Testing

Bosch global software technologies

3 roles

Senior Software Engineer

Promoted

Jan 2022Oct 2022 · 9 mos

  • Section level python training and assessment for 150+ Employees.
  • Multiple presentations on AI research and prototypes built to SVP’s from Bosch Germany and got first AI project funding to India from Germany.
  • Worked on Automated Test Case Engineering which was estimated to save 4 mil. dollars per year using AI-NLP to generate test cases scenarios in compliance with ISO standards from the internal specifications.
  • Developed the first version of AI Requirement Engineering tool and filed a patent to generate Internal requirements from multiple customer documents, estimated to reduce 80% of Requirement Engineering Time.
  • Explored on Prioritizing Test Suite based on software delta and creating Test Conditions from customer requirements using AI.
  • Filed patent on "A method and system to process engineering requirements" using AI techniques such as CV and NLP to generate internal specifications from customer requirements documents coming in various formats and languages.
  • Filed patent on "Mechanism for allotment of charging station using Automatic Valet Parking" by considering various parameters such as the current vehicle battery charge, the scheduled park out time and the vehicle traffic at the infrastructure for allotment of the charging station.
  • Submitted 5 Patents for AVP feature.
  • Collaborated with 14 departments by working on Work Packets - new initiative by Bosch to enable cross functioning teams across BU.
  • Coordinator for hardware lab consisting of 12 test machines.
  • Created a Test Farm Management System using Grafana for managing and updating the utilization of 1000+ benches installed across the world on a live dashboard.
  • Mentored 4 interns and facilitated training and onboarding of 20+ freshers.
  • Coordinated with colleagues from 3 countries (Germany, USA, Vietnam).
  • 1/3 out of 80+ employees to complete Technical Career Qualification - Foundation Level in Silver Band.
  • Completed the ISTQB Advanced Level Tester training in Jan 2022.
AI ResearchAutomated Test EngineeringCross-Department Collaboration

Software Engineer

Promoted

Jul 2020Dec 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Worked for 5 OEM’s ‑ FCA, Daimler, BMW, MAS and Alfa Romeo.
  • Key Engineer for handling 10 functional modules - Cybersecurity, Image Chain, Video Interface, Calibration, Surround View, Fully Automated Parking, Semi Automated Parking, Visualisation, stress, and Load testing for ADAS ECU’s.
  • Handled end-to-end testing which involves requirement reviews, test planning, design, implementation, and execution.
  • Experienced in Agile and SDLC Process.
  • Developed Continuous Testing framework for 8+ projects using python and Jenkins.
  • Applied Image processing using OpenCV and NLP to automate the manual verification of the output live video stream on the car dashboard, reduced 60 hours of manual effort to 4.5 hours of automated execution.
  • Deep learning and neural networks for feature extraction from images in different orientations simultaneously using multi processing and multi threading.
  • Automated Diagnostic Event Manager (DEM) and Degradation tests which reduce the manual execution time from 6 days to 8 hours of Jenkins overnight Execution.
  • Developing Data Analytics and Visualization tool with ML to display complete project information and predict for upcoming projects using Django and XGBoost.
  • Worked on CAN Protocol, Unified Diagnostic Services (ISO 14229), ISO Functional Safety (ISO 26262), Vtest studio, CAPL and Vector Canoe for V&V.
  • Setup Carmaker HIL Simulation for Real world scenario Testing.
  • Automated Vector CANoe, lauterbach trace 32 and proframe tools using python win32 client, API and DLLs.
  • Developed Python wrapper for JIRA and RQM automation for 15+ projects using REST API.
  • GUI for raw data capture from different channels of Picoscope 5000a.
  • Passed the Agile Tester examination in Sep 2021 and became an ISTQB-certified Agile Tester.
  • Passed the L2 ADAS Tester examination in Dec 2020 and became a Bosch-certified L2 ADAS Software Tester.
  • Passed the Foundation Level examination in Sep 2020 and became an ISTQB-certified Software Tester.
ADAS SystemsTesting Framework DevelopmentImage Processing

Associate Software Engineer

Jul 2019Jun 2020 · 11 mos

  • System testing for Driver assistance ECU.
  • Worked on CAN Communication, Unified Diagnostic Services (ISO 14229), Vector Tools(vTest Studio, CANoe), Scripting Languages C, C++, CAPL.
  • Data analytics using Pandas.
  • Time series analysis using datetime and numpy.
  • Application and Tools automation using api and dll.
System TestingData AnalyticsScripting

Prayogeek (altilogic technologies pvt. ltd)

Embedded Developer Intern

Jan 2018Jun 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

  • Received a LOR from the CEO/Founder.
  • Developed a portable kit that accommodates all the essential electronic accessories (oscilloscope, signal generator, multimeter) to perform experiments for learning electronics concepts.
  • in a mini package that is easily portable and conveniently usable in a classroom.
  • Worked on I2C (Inter Integrated Circuit) and SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) communication protocols using Embedded C and debugging using Logic Analyzer.
  • Lead the teams for analog circuitry design and Signal processing.
  • Conducted embedded systems workshops to graduate scholars in many universities.
  • Android app development for Prayogeek app using AndroidStudio.
  • Python application for flashing 8051 microcontroller through the Prayogeek board.
  • Webpage Development using HTML, CSS and Javascript.
Embedded CI2C CommunicationSPI CommunicationEmbedded Systems

Education

Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

Master of Technology - MTech — Information Security

Aug 2024Sep 2027

J S S Academy of Technical Education, BANGALORE

Bachelor of Engineering - BE — Electronics and Communications Engineering

Jan 2015Jan 2019

Sri Kumaran College

Pre University

Jan 2013Jan 2015

Dayananda Sagar Institutions

Jan 2009Jan 2013

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