Kanan Subramanium Nadar

Project 3: Hammerhead ASIC Design

5/2023 – Present

• Role: Lead Developer
• Description: Led the design and implementation of a mixed signal chip ASIC.
• Technologies Used: Verilog, System Verilog, VHDL.
• Achievements:
• Designed LVDS IP.
• Integrated DW Synopsys IP, performed CDC and lint checks.
• Worked with DV team to create test cases
• Collaborated with PD team for timing closure.
• Worked with analog team on mixed signal digital design.
• Leadership: Led the project, ensuring successful completion and integration.
• Outcome: Delivering a high-performance mixed signal chip ASIC that met design specifications and client requirements.

Project 2: Security IP development for client product

11/2022- 02/2023

• Role: Developer and Mentor
• Description: Developed security IP using Diffie-Hellman algorithm for client-customized product
• Technologies Used: Verilog, System Verilog, FPGA
• Achievements: Enhanced security protocol efficiency and ensured compatibility with USB-based systems.
• Collaboration: Coordinated with client and internal teams to ensure smooth integration.
• Outcome: Delivered a customized security IP solution that met client requirements and improved overall system security.

Project 1: Development of Security IP for Cryptography Product

7/2022- 02/2023

• Role: Developer
• Description: Designed and implemented advanced security IP to enhance data protection and integrity in cryptography products.
• Technologies Used: Verilog, System Verilog, FPGA, AES, RSA
• Achievements: Improved data encryption speed by 30% and reduced power consumption by 20%.
• Collaboration: Worked with the system team to ensure seamless integration of security features.
• ·Patent: Received patent (Patent Title: System, apparatus and method for hardware-based cryptography, Patent Number: 557199).
• Outcome: Successfully delivered a robust security IP that was integrated into the company's flagship cryptography products.

• Supporting device care team, pre-launch testing and after sale support
• Achievements: Recognized as the best performer at both regional and state levels