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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
Bengaluru, India
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)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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
Kochi, Kerala
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