Karthika M
Associate II- semiconductor Product Validation
Trivandrum
Summary
Dynamic Associate II at US Technology International with a proven track record in semiconductor product validation. Expert in debugging and implementing innovative testing methodologies, enhancing validation processes. Strong communicator and collaborative team player, adapt at driving project success and ensuring high-quality deliverables in pre-silicon environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate II- Semiconductor Product Validation
US Technology International Private Limited
10.2021 - 02.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Expertise in driving team effectively on testing, debugging and completion of projects.
- Experience in handling three Projects for INTEL in Pre-silicon environment
- Great Knowledge in Test content creation, software testing, debugging, report creation and publishing reports to clients.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Attend customer/debug meeting/Scrum.
- Report creation of Sanity/BAT and functional validation of Pre-Silicon Environment.
- Identify project failure and report it in test repository and bug tracker HSD/JIRA.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Associate Validation Engineer
US International Private Limited
03.2018 - 09.2021
- Responsible for platform level hardware and software validation to find/isolate bug in early stage of project.
- Worked as Test Engineer for critical task in different Intel Platforms.
- Good knowledge in functionality testing on all domains like Graphics,BIO, Power management, USB, Type-C, Thunderbolt, Video, Audio, WIFI, Touch functionality, HDMI/DP displays.
- Experience in Intel proprietary tools to ensure functionality performance and security as per client requirements.
- Experience working across validation, architecture, software and design team to resolve issues.
- Experience in handling Engineering Motherboards, Desktops and Mobile platforms.
- Use of Teraterm, Putty, Power delivery firmware flashing tool, Windows Debugger, System scopr tool, Dediprog.
- Experience in debugging SOC hardware and software issues.
- Expertise in test management tools HSD and JIRA.
- Basic knowledge in Python and Shell commands.
- Enhanced validation processes by implementing new testing methodologies and automation tools.
- Reviewed regulatory submissions alongside other team members, ensuring that all required data was accurately presented prior to submission approval deadlines.
- Facilitated training sessions for junior engineers on best practices related to equipment qualification, process validation, and software verification efforts.
- Trained and assisted staff in validation techniques, methods and testing processes.
Education
B-Tech - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Jyothi Nilayam Higher Secondary School
Trivandrum, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Strong communication skills, ability and desire to work as a great teammate
Strong analytical/problem solving skills and ability to take critical decisions
Develop new methodologies to improve the silicon validation
Experience in participating in client/debug meetings on weekly basis
Implementing test plans and validating them on pre-silicon platform
Strong debugging skills on pre-silicon and post silicon validation
Friendly, positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Got appreciation from UST and received Rewards and Recognition award for "Passionate Entrepreneurship" for Q4-2018.
- Achieved appreciation e-mails from client (INTEL) by completing the three projects handled with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Associate II- Semiconductor Product Validation
US Technology International Private Limited
10.2021 - 02.2025
Associate Validation Engineer
US International Private Limited
03.2018 - 09.2021
B-Tech - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Jyothi Nilayam Higher Secondary School
04.2001 -