Armen Droyan

Software Engineer

Nepean, Ontario, Canada5 yrs 6 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in developing automation scripts for EDA tools.
Proven track record in enhancing tool performance.
Strong communication skills with external customers.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a highly skilled EDA engineer with expertise in automation and technical support.

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Skills

Core Skills

AutomationCustom CompilerCad SupportTechnical Communication

Other Skills

EngineeringPython (Programming Language)DebuggingParasitic ExtractionLayout Versus Schematic (LVS)Design Rule Checking (DRC)ICVEnglishResearchTeamworkCommunicationLayout Design

About

As an Applications Engineering, Staff Engineer at Synopsys Inc, I lead communications with external customers to establish production environments and provide support for NanoTime, Custom Compiler, and PrimeWave tools. My work includes developing automation scripts tailored to customer needs and enhancing the performance of the Custom Compiler tool by implementing new functionalities. My academic foundation includes a Master’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the National Polytechnic University of Armenia. I am motivated by opportunities to optimize design workflows and enhance EDA tool efficiency through automation, debugging, and collaboration with cross-functional teams and clients.

Experience

5 yrs 6 mos

Total Experience

5 yrs 6 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Synopsys inc

6 roles

Applications Engineering, Staff Engineer

Feb 2024 – Jan 2026 · 1 yr 11 mos

Led communications with external customers (Intel, Rain.ai, Alphawave Semi, TT Electronics, oneNav, etc.) to set up production environments.
Provided NanoTime tool support for the NVIDIA customer.
Provided Custom Compiler and PrimeWave tool support for external customers.
Developed automation scripts to meet customer requirements.
Added new functionalities to the Custom Compiler tool, enhancing its performance.
Provided CAD support to external customers.

EngineeringPython (Programming Language)Custom CompilerDebuggingAutomation

Applications Engineer, Senior I

Promoted

Jan 2024 – Feb 2024 · 1 mo

Led communications with external customers (Intel, Rain.ai, Alphawave Semi, TT Electronics, oneNav, etc.) to set up production environments.
Provided NanoTime tool support for the NVIDIA customer.
Provided Custom Compiler and PrimeWave tool support for external customers.
Developed automation scripts to meet customer requirements.
Added new functionalities to the Custom Compiler tool, enhancing its performance.
Provided CAD support to external customers.

EngineeringPython (Programming Language)Custom CompilerDebuggingAutomation

Applications Engineer, II

Jun 2022 – Jan 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos

Led communications with external customers (Rain.ai, Alphawave Semi, TT Electronics, oneNav, etc.) to set up production environments.
Provided Custom Compiler tool support for external customers.
Developed automation scripts to meet customer requirements.
Added new functionalities to the Custom Compiler tool, enhancing its performance.
Provided CAD support to external customers.

EngineeringCustom CompilerDebuggingAutomation

R&D CAD Engineer, II

Promoted

Nov 2019 – Jun 2022 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Led communications with Samsung, GF and TSMC foundries to discuss technology data issues and establish workflows.
Served as the technical point of contact for interactions with Samsung, GF and TSMC semiconductor foundries.
Developed centralized CAD projects to optimize support for various IP teams, enabling better time management through a unified structure for multiple product lines.
Organized support for Mixed-Signal Interface, Analog IP, Embedded Memory, and Logic Library design teams for all Samsung, GF and TSMC projects (covering more than 20 product lines).
Supervised and trained new team members.

EngineeringParasitic ExtractionLayout Versus Schematic (LVS)Design Rule Checking (DRC)ICVCAD Support+1

R&D CAD Engineer, I

Oct 2017 – Nov 2019 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Set up technological files from multiple foundries for various IP development projects.
Organized support for semiconductor Mixed-Signal Interface, Analog IP, Embedded Memory, and Logic Library design teams across more than 20 product lines.
Served as the technical point of contact for interactions with Samsung and GF foundries.
Developed and streamlined CAD/EDA tool support for R&D teams.
Developed and installed ICV/Calibre DRC/LVS/LPE packages.

EngineeringParasitic ExtractionLayout Versus Schematic (LVS)Design Rule Checking (DRC)ICVCAD Support+1

Intern

Dec 2016 – Oct 2017 · 10 mos

Debugged issues in foundry and technology data, and coordinated with the responsible personnel at the foundries to resolve the problems.
Provided CAD/EDA tool support for various IP R&D teams.
Served as the technical point of contact in interactions with Samsung, GF, and TSMC foundries.

DebuggingCAD Support