Venkatesha M Iyengar — Firmware Engineer
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.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a highly skilled engineer specializing in firmware, system security, and AI-driven technologies.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 6 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- System Security
- Architecture Design
- Core Platform Security
- Pre-silicon Validation
- Automated Testing
- Ai Research
- Automated Test Engineering
- Adas Systems
- Testing Framework Development
- System Testing
- Data Analytics
- Embedded Systems
Career Highlights
- Expert in firmware and system security engineering.
- Proven track record of patent contributions.
- Strong background in AI and automation technologies.
Work Experience
Microsoft
Firmware engineer II (4 mos)
Qualcomm
Senior Engineer (2 mos)
Engineer - Project Lead (8 mos)
Engineer (1 yr 2 mos)
Engineer (1 yr 2 mos)
Bosch Global Software Technologies
Senior Software Engineer (9 mos)
Software Engineer (1 yr 5 mos)
Associate Software Engineer (11 mos)
PRAYOGeek (AltiLOGIC Technologies Pvt. Ltd)
Embedded Developer Intern (1 yr 5 mos)
Education
Master of Technology - MTech at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
Bachelor of Engineering - BE at J S S Academy of Technical Education, BANGALORE
Pre University at Sri Kumaran College
at Dayananda Sagar Institutions