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ASHNA K B

Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic individual with 6 years of hands-on experience in Wi-Fi firmware/driver software and embedded system firmware development. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Seeking a challenging position where I can leverage my expertise in firmware and contribute to innovative projects.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Firmware Engineer

Allegion India Private Limited
08.2024 - Current
  • Works with Firmware team focusing on the product "Gateway", a component in wireless access control systems, specifically with ENGAGE system.
  • Contributes in designing, developing, and debugging gateway firmware.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Also works with team which develops "Artemis", different version of gateway.
  • Participated in system development life cycle from requirements analysis through system implementation.

Key achievements:

  • Received recognition for to learn quickly and quick turn around. Identified corner cases and resolved issues related to firmware upgrade in gateway.
  • Ability to quickly identify the potential root cause from initial analysis of the issue

Senior Software Engineer

Qubercomm Technologies (Acquired by Maxlinear Technologies Pvt Ltd in February 2021)
10.2020 - 07.2024
  • Worked with development team focusing on Wi-Fi feature development and providing software solutions for issues related to it to support Wi-Fi 7 Maxlinear board.
  • Implementation of ZWDFS, encompassing firmware, driver development and hostpad enhancements.
  • Collaborated with hardware platform to ensure power optimization.
  • Worked on autoCoC algorithm to dynamically adjust antenna/bandwidth config for power optimization.
  • Developed and maintained design documentation for autoCoC, outlining design decisions, software modules.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams with a passion for effective communication and problem-solving, ensuring a cohesive and productive work environment.
  • Worked with software development team to support Ruckus outdoor/indoor APs.
  • Hosted Wi-Fi driver new chip code integration side to upgrade software performance.
  • Worked on critical performance/throughput and various wifi features like TWT etc issues.

Key achievements:

  • Received recognition for collaborating responsibly with QA engineers and product managers while enhancing autoCoC algorithm.
  • Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.

Software Engineer

EmbedUR Systems
08.2019 - 09.2020
  • Part of software developer's team to support Arris surfboard Max/Mini.
  • Designed and coded application components in an Agile environment utilizing a test-driven development approach.
  • Modified existing software to correct coding errors, upgrade interfaces and improve overall performance.
  • Improved system performance by making proactive adjustments and resolving bugs.
  • Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities and reported all findings, including improvement recommendations.

Key achievements:

  • Implemented bridge mode support to the router.

RnD Intern

Medtra Innovative Technologies
05.2018 - 11.2018
  • Project involved: Veineux AR100, a biomedical device used to view veins.
  • Responsibilities: circuit designing, debugging, embedded programming, assembling.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.

Education

BTech - Electronics and Communications Engineering

SNMIMT
Maliankara, Kerala
06.2017

Short Term Course - Embedded Systems

Vector India
07.2019

Skills

  • Wireless communication:
  • Proficient in WiFi firmware/driver development
  • Strong understanding of MAC layer protocols
  • Experience with IEEE 80211 standards and BLE
  • Driver/Firmware Development:
  • Hands-on experience in developing, debugging driver and firmware for wireless devices in Linux platform
  • Driver and firmware design and implementation in WiFi and bluetooth enabled embedded software
  • Networking/Communication Protocols and tools:
  • TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, GATT, UART wireshark, tcpdump, veriwave, chariot, spirent
  • Familiarity in utilizing oscilloscope, RS485 and keysight tool
  • Programming languages and software development tools:
  • Proficient in C and C programming language, familiarity with scripting languages
  • Source Code Management: Git, Perforce
  • Debugging: GDB
  • Project Management: Jira, Azure devops

Timeline

Senior Firmware Engineer

Allegion India Private Limited
08.2024 - Current

Senior Software Engineer

Qubercomm Technologies (Acquired by Maxlinear Technologies Pvt Ltd in February 2021)
10.2020 - 07.2024

Software Engineer

EmbedUR Systems
08.2019 - 09.2020

RnD Intern

Medtra Innovative Technologies
05.2018 - 11.2018

Short Term Course - Embedded Systems

Vector India

BTech - Electronics and Communications Engineering

SNMIMT
ASHNA K B