Thangavel Arunachalam

CTO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India21 yrs 7 mos experience

Key Highlights

20+ years of experience in hardware engineering.
Led development of advanced networking products.
Expert in troubleshooting and product sustenance.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Telecommunications Hardware Engineering expert with extensive experience in product development and design.

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Skills

Core Skills

Hardware DesignProduct DevelopmentProject ManagementProduct Testing

Other Skills

Electronic Circuit DesignElectronics Hardware Designcisco opticalBase StationHigh-Speed PCBDDR5PCIeSerDesEthernet 10G–800GFPGA/CPLDBring-upTeam LeadershipFiber Optic TechnologyMicroprocessorsHardware Development

About

As a Hardware Engineering Technical Leader at Cisco Systems with over 20+ years of professional experience, I specialize in hardware design, product development, and troubleshooting. I focus on the end-to-end development and sustenance of advanced networking products, including the ASR9000 Edge and Core Router 5th Generation Line card design. My work includes High speed board design, development and testing for market release, and post-FCS manufacturing support, ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet customer expectations. With expertise in troubleshooting, hardware design, and product development, I lead cross-functional teams to address customer challenges, RMA reviews, and failure analysis. I am dedicated to delivering robust, efficient, and high-performance hardware solutions that align with Cisco's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction while fostering seamless collaboration across teams.

Experience

21 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Cisco systems (india) private limited, bangalore

3 roles

Hardware Engineering Technical Leader

Promoted

Apr 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 2 mos

Led end-to-end product development for the ASR9000 Edge and Core Router 5th Generation Line card design.
Managed manufacturing support post-FCS, ensuring seamless product transition to market.
Oversaw ASR9000 sustenance activities, collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams for effective issue resolution.

Electronic Circuit DesignElectronics Hardware DesignHardware DesignProduct Development

Sr.Hardware Engineer

Promoted

Apr 2013 – Apr 2020 · 7 yrs

Led end-to-end product design and development, ensuring alignment with product requirements.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams including FPGA, Thermal, Mechanical, and CAD for seamless integration.
Conducted comprehensive design reviews and managed schematic and board reviews through to production.
Oversaw board bring-up, testing, and DVT testing, preparing detailed test reports for final product validation.

cisco opticalElectronic Circuit DesignHardware DesignProduct Development

Hardware Engineer, Wipro Technologies (Consultant @Cisco systems)

Mar 2011 – Jun 2012 · 1 yr 3 mos · Bengaluru

Collaborated as a Hardware Engineer Consultant at Cisco Systems, focusing on high-end router hardware design validation.
Conducted thorough verification processes for high-speed interfaces across multiple switch and line cards.
Engaged in failure and root cause analysis to enhance product reliability and performance.

Electronic Circuit DesignElectronics Hardware DesignHardware DesignProduct Testing

Nec corporation india pvt ltd.

Hardware Project Lead

Jun 2012 – Mar 2013 · 9 mos · Greater Chennai Area

Led the hardware team at NEC Corporation India Pvt Ltd, overseeing the iPASOLINK iX project from concept to delivery.
Collaborated with offshore partners to ensure seamless integration and project execution.
Developed strong leadership and project management skills while driving innovation in hardware solutions.

Base StationElectronic Circuit DesignHardware DesignProject Management

Ericsson denamrk a/s

Hardware Engineer, Wipro Technologies (Consultant @ Ericsson Denmark A/S)

Sep 2004 – Feb 2011 · 6 yrs 5 mos · India & Denmark

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and test hardware solutions for POTS, xDSL, and 1G/10G switches.
Engaged in the complete product development life cycle, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Leveraged expertise in hardware engineering to enhance product performance and reliability.

Electronic Circuit DesignElectronics Hardware DesignHardware DesignProduct Development