May 2025 – Nov 2025 · 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

• Facilitator : Dr. Hardik Jeetendra Pandya
• Curriculum:
• Module 1: Introduction to Sensors and MEMS Sensor Fundamentals
• Module 2: MEMS Sensor Fabrication and Characterization Techniques
• Module 3: Sensors and Analog Circuits
• Module 4: Numerical Simulation of Sensors and Actuators using COMSOL Multiphysics
• Module 5: Sensor System Integration-Concepts, Tools and State-of-the-Art
• Module 6: Ultrasound Engineering and its Applications
• Module 7: VLSI and ASIC Design for Complex Chip Creation
• Module 8: Foundations of Digital Design and FPGA Programming with Verilog
• Module 9: Advanced Digital Circuit Design- CMOS, Logic Families, and Memory Systems
• Capstone Project

Nov 2024 – Apr 2025 · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

• Curriculum:
• 1) Introduction to Physical Design
• 2) VLSI Physical Design - CMOS Devices and Technologies
• 3) VLSI-Physical Design - Synthesis and PDKs
• 4) VLSI-Physical Design - Physical Verification
• 5) VLSI-Physical Design - Design for Testability (DFT)
• 6) VLSI-Physical Design - Static Timing Analysis (PD)
• 7) VLSI-Physical Design - Defing Timing Constraints using SDC
• 8) Fusion Compiler Design Planning
• 9) VLSI-Physical Design - Floorplanning
• 10) VLSI- Physical Design - Power Plan
• 11) VLSI-Physical Design - Placement
• 12) VLSI-Physical Desgn - Clock Tree Synthesis
• 13) VLSI-Physical Design - Routing
• 14) VLSI-Physical Design - Fusion Compiler (Design Implementation) - Tool - Signoff
• 15) Signal Integrity and Cross Talk Issues
• 16) VLSI-Physical Design - Physical Verification
• 17) TCL

Apr 2024 – May 2024 · 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

• Completed the Exploration of the Solar System module under ISRO’s Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START) program.
• Gained foundational knowledge of solar system formation, planetary science, and heliophysics, including the Sun, planets, moons, and minor celestial bodies.
• Developed an understanding of scientific objectives, mission planning considerations, and exploration strategies for interplanetary missions.
• Attended expert lectures delivered by scientists and researchers from ISRO and associated space research institutions.
• Acquired an interdisciplinary perspective on the integration of space science and engineering in planetary exploration missions.
• Strengthened exposure to space science and technology concepts, relevant to advanced engineering research and space-technology applications.

Jul 2022 – Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru · On-site

• Worked as a member of UFS Subsystem Team (Mixed Signal Intellectual Property)
• Responsibilities:
• 1) Assertion Development:
• Led assertion development for Low Power and Power Up Sequences, enhancing verification efficiency for a leading semiconductor design company.
• Orchestrated Isolation Check Assertions, ensuring system robustness and reliability for top-tier clients.
• Recognized with the Execution Excellence Award and Integrity Award for consistently delivering high-quality results and meeting project deadlines.
• 2) Functional Connectivity Checks:
• Spearheaded functional connectivity checks and clock-gating procedures, validating critical system functionalities for a major semiconductor manufacturer.
• Achieved 100% code coverage across various metrics, showcasing meticulous attention to detail and thoroughness in testing procedures.
• Provided mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative work environment for projects with renowned semiconductor companies.
• 3) Testcase Development:
• Developed original system and unit level test cases for SRAM access and interrupt features, contributing to comprehensive test coverage and system reliability.
• Played a key role in achieving 100% code coverage, ensuring thorough testing while optimizing resources effectively.
• Served as a reference point for test case development across multiple projects, with other teams taking inspiration from the test cases I developed.
• 4) Automation and Knowledge-Sharing:
• Contributed to automation script development, streamlining workflows and enhancing efficiency in design processes.
• Prepared knowledge-sharing presentations on complex subsystems, showcasing expertise in areas such as UFS Host Controller and Scatter-Gather features.
• Maintained focus on continuous learning, gaining proficiency in emerging protocols and technologies like Mipi Unipro and Inline Encryption.
• Participated in SNUG 2024

Jan 2022 – Jul 2022 · 6 mos · India · Remote

• A 6-month VLSI training and internship program consisting of Digital Electronics, Verilog HDL, System Verilog, UVM, STA, RISC V Processor, Business Communication, and other modules. Worked on Router 1X3 Design and Verification, AHB to APB Bridge Verification projects.
• Top performer in Verilog HDL and System Verilog modules.

May 2020 – Jun 2020 · 1 mo · India · Remote

• A four-week online training on Internet of Things. The training consisted of building an IoT Monitoring System, controlling devices over the internet, Clouds APIs & Alerts and Machine Learning with IoT modules. Scored 97% in the final exam and was a top performer during the training.

Jul 2019 – Dec 2019 · 5 mos · Jaipur, Rajasthan, India · On-site

• Fabricated diode on N-type Silicon wafer using Oxidation, Photolithography, Diffusion, Metallization, Metal Etching and Metal Contact processes, and various lab equipments and chemicals and prepared a detailed presentation.