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ABHISHEK KUMAR

Bangalore

Summary

Accomplished System Software Validation Engineer with 4 years of experience at Intel Corporation, specializing in USB4 and Display technologies. Proven track record in designing test strategies and implementing automated test plans, leveraging skills in Python, Lecroy M4x, and Ellysis TypeC tracker. Adept at troubleshooting complex system-level challenges involving hardware, firmware, and software. Previous experience includes PCB design and power management circuit development at Smartec Solutions. Career goal: to continue advancing expertise in post silicon validation engineering within cutting-edge technology environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

System Software Validation Engineer

Intel Corporation
06.2022 - Current
  • Led end-to-end validation test strategy from initial silicon bring-up to PRQ readiness.
  • Proficient in debug SOC power management problems involving firmware and software.
  • Hands on experience with lab equipment such as Lecroy, Oscilloscope, salae to debug hardware issues on intel client product.
  • Acquired practical skills in utilizing WinDbg for Windows debugging.
  • Debugged and identified root causes in collaboration with ingredients team for SOC-related issues found in stress run in intel client products.
  • Collaborated with automation team to implement automated test plan for USB4v1 and Display use cases.
  • Designed test strategy for USB4v2, focusing on DP2.1 features and improved speed capabilities.
  • Collaborated with Software and Hardware teams to troubleshoot complex USB4v1&v2 and Display ecosystem issues.
  • Utilized Windows Event Trace Logs to troubleshoot USB4 and Display problems. And having hands on experience in debug Windows BSOD via windbg.
  • Monitored and reported on test results and performance data to identify areas of opportunity for improvement during stress runs.

Graduate Technical Intern

Intel Corporation
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Developed the underrun display checks through the in-house automation tool for execution.
  • Deployed the automation script via in house tool on Intel Platform to validate USB4 features.
  • Familiarized about Intel Soc architecture, system level PM flows around type C.

Engineer

Smartec Solutions
10.2016 - 12.2018
  • Designed PCB of GSM module used in baby weighing scale machine.
  • Hardware designed of Power management circuit for the embedded product.
  • Proficient in sourcing electronic components used in various embedded products.

Education

Master of Technology - Embedded System

Nirma University
Ahmedabad, GJ
2022

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Comm.

Gujarat Technological University
Gandhinagar, GJ
2016

Skills

  • C Language
  • Windows /Linux
  • Python
  • Github
  • Jira
  • USB4
  • DP
  • I2C
  • USB3x
  • Lecroy M4x
  • Ellysis TypeC tracker
  • Putty
  • Teraterm
  • Beagle
  • Salae
  • Eagle
  • Cam350
  • Proteus

Accomplishments

  • Got recognition for converting manual test cases to automated framework and deployment.
  • Got recognition for debug soc related issues.
  • Recognized for enabling Thunderbolt feature in post silicon.

Timeline

System Software Validation Engineer

Intel Corporation
06.2022 - Current

Graduate Technical Intern

Intel Corporation
06.2021 - 05.2022

Engineer

Smartec Solutions
10.2016 - 12.2018

Master of Technology - Embedded System

Nirma University

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Comm.

Gujarat Technological University
ABHISHEK KUMAR