Burhan Shakir

Software Engineer

Greater Toronto Area, Canada6 mos experience

Key Highlights

Proficient in both ends of the software stack.
Strong leadership and mentoring experience.
Passionate about machine learning and AI technologies.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Semiconductor and Software Development professional with strong automation and verification expertise.

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Skills

Core Skills

Python (programming Language)Universal Verification Methodology (uvm)Software TestingObject-oriented Programming (oop)Back-end Web DevelopmentSoftware Development

Other Skills

ScriptingPerlLinux DesktopRTL DesignRegression TestingVerification and Validation (V&V)SystemVerilogVerilogMentoringCritical ThinkingDatabasesCommunicationAnalytical SkillsUVMFSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

About

Keen learner with a passion for innovative technologies. I have utilized and refined my problem-solving skills through countless work, volunteer, and project experiences. Possess a tendency to encourage challenges and approach them with a creative and critical lens. Proficient with common programming languages and both ends of the software stack. My interest lies in machine learning, neural networks, AI, and data science as I aspire to continuously be on the front-lines of innovation. With leadership and management experience, I believe my verbal/written communication skills and dedication will prove an asset to any organization. Studying Software Engineering & Management at McMaster University has provided me a diverse and sophisticated foundation, applicable for any position in any industry.

Experience

6 mos

Total Experience

6 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Synopsys inc

2 roles

ASIC Digital Design, Sr. Engineer

Promoted

Jan 2026 – Present · 5 mos

ASIC Digital Design Engineer

Feb 2024 – Jan 2026 · 1 yr 11 mos

Developed automation for multiple testmode assertion lists by implementing Python script that extracted expected signal values
from excel sheet and created corresponding SV properties; saved 4.5 minutes of TB compile time.
Optimized flow for generating TB constraints by establishing Perl + Python scripts to improve latency by more than 2%.
Strengthened leadership through the mentoring of 2 interns; created detailed documentation and onboarding videos for New Hires. Oversaw and provided guidance for initial intern deliverables.

Python (Programming Language)ScriptingPerlLinux DesktopUniversal Verification Methodology (UVM)RTL Design+5

Amd

IP Design and Verification Engineer

May 2023 – Dec 2023 · 7 mos · Markham, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid

Full responsibility for developement of Perl scripting automation that translated IP commands from .xlsx to SystemVerilog 35% quicker. Updated Python scripts that generated Verilog RTL modules to optimize simulation time by 2.5%.
Established holistic verification for IP RAS module with sanity test creation, regression, 97% coverage, and DR/VR set up. Utilized UVMF to set up exhaustive testbench for feature. Performed simulations & analyzed waveforms to assist Designer’s in debugging.
Assisted DevOps team with the initialization of team’s export restricted CI/CD pipeline. Experienced working with Jenkins scripts. Learned to sync Jenkins submissions with Perforce (version control software). Experienced using Ruby for compile automation.
Worked with SoC team to write SystemVerilog Assertions to cover all callout scenarios and eliminate risk of IP entering error state.

Python (Programming Language)Critical ThinkingDatabasesCommunicationObject-Oriented Programming (OOP)Analytical Skills+1

Pelmorex corp

Full-Stack Developer

Jan 2023 – May 2023 · 4 mos · Remote

Part of National Public Alerting System dynamic React-based web application development. Utilized TypeScript & Axios for RESTful API calls. Worked on 7 backend services and UI.
Implemented new features such as Forgot Password/PIN, URL attachment, re-Captcha authorization, and pagination to application
for improved UI/UX. Managed features from development, to testing, to staging, to deployment.
Developed unit, integration, performance, and functional tests for system to increase code coverage from 75 to 88%. Worked with JUnit, Jest, K6, and React testing library; learned deployment of functional tests with JFrog artifactory and Docker and led exploratory testing initiative for newly added UI features discovering over 15 bugs.
Helped with deployment and maintenance of cloud-based containerized application via Kubernetes, GKE, Azure, and Rancher.
Participated in daily Agile ceremonies such as Scrum, Retrospectives, and Sprint Planning

Back-End Web DevelopmentSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Software DevelopmentCritical ThinkingCommunicationCascading Style Sheets (CSS)+9

Mcmaster chem-e car team

Mechanical Design Team

Oct 2022 – Mar 2023 · 5 mos · Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Collaborative Problem SolvingData StructuresEngineering DesignGitAgile & Waterfall MethodologiesSOLIDWORKS+2

Mcmaster university

2 roles

Intramural Sports Supervisor

Aug 2022 – Feb 2023 · 6 mos · Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Team ManagementCommunicationOrganization SkillsDiversity & InclusionScheduling

Exam Invigilator

Aug 2022 – Feb 2023 · 6 mos · Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Microsoft OfficeOrganization SkillsLeadershipAnalytical SkillsOral Communication

Accenture

Junior SW Consultant

Jun 2022 – Aug 2022 · 2 mos · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Back-End Web DevelopmentUnit TestingData StructuresJavaGitAgile & Waterfall Methodologies+3

Bmo financial group

Customer Service Representative

Oct 2018 – Jun 2019 · 8 mos · Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

Managed filing system and monitored customer investment files using Excel database. Assisted in analytics of investment data.
Developed dashboard via Microsoft Power BI to demonstrate understanding of asset management data.
Performed basic teller duties (handling cash, deposits/withdrawals, credit card applications, etc.)

Problem SolvingData AnalysisMicrosoft Power BIMicrosoft ExcelSQL