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Nagababu Angadi

Kakinada

Summary

Dynamic Post Silicon Validation Engineer with proven leadership at HCL Technologies, adept at driving automation solutions in SSD firmware validation. Expert in Python and test management tools, I excel in enhancing product quality and meeting critical milestones. My strong management skills ensure timely project delivery while fostering team collaboration.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Post Silicon Validation Engineer

UST Global
Bangalore
09.2024 - Current

Executed and maintained post-silicon validation pipelines for SoC-level testing across various components.

Investigated and resolved test failures through log analysis and systematic triaging.

  • Published Green and Yellow Prodsign runs to fulfill validation milestones and release standards.
  • Automated attestation feature validation, implementing debug unlock flow to ensure security compliance.
  • Developed automation solutions using Python, Pythia, and Robot Framework to enhance execution efficiency.
  • Contributed to automation of securedebug test cases during pre-silicon phase, improving overall workflow.
  • Focused on extensive automation efforts for attestation features to bolster reliability.
  • Streamlined validation processes for IFWI, BMC, Cerberus, CX, and OVL1/OVL2 components.

Technical Lead

HCL Tech
Vizayawada
11.2023 - 09.2024
  • Designed and implemented automated test scripts using CAF framework for BIOS verification.
  • Developed reusable automation components to improve efficiency in test development.
  • Executed test cases, analyzed results, and documented defects in a systematic manner.
  • Maintained and optimized existing automation scripts for peak performance.
  • Contributed to STPP smart test plan portal implementation for GEN3.
  • Migrated application from monolithic design to microservices architecture.
  • Enhanced backend functionalities to boost application performance.
  • Coordinated weekly client status updates, addressing requirements and blockers.

Technical Lead

HCL CANADA
Vancouver
10.2022 - 11.2023
  • Company Overview: Client: SOLIDIGM, Vancouver, BC.
  • To lead a team of 5 and work closely with the team to get the work delivered on time.
  • Coordinated onsite activities for the program ADP RRR VE ZNS and ADP RRR Mixed MEDIA Programs and CPC.
  • Designed comprehensive test cases to ensure product quality and performance in the SSD Domain.
  • Prepared test specifications, plans and cases based on product requirements.
  • Engaged proactively in achieving project milestones and delivering product releases aligning client expectations.
  • Client: SOLIDIGM, Vancouver, BC.

Lead Engineer/ Technical Lead

HCL Technologies
05.2019 - 10.2022
  • Company Overview: Client: SOLIDIGM
  • Firmware Test Development using Python for SSD using SATA and NVMe protocols.
  • Involved in Test Development and Firmware Validation activities on NAND product YV, YVR, YVRR, GD, ADP and corresponding derivative products and CPC products.
  • Developed test cases to validate MEDIA features.
  • Participated in media organization level meeting to develop and fix media features on NAND products.
  • Working on Validating the SSD firmware through automation Python framework.
  • Client: SOLIDIGM

Member Technical Staff

HCL Technologies
08.2016 - 05.2019
  • Company Overview: Client: INTEL
  • Good Exposure of SSD (NAND Flash Concepts) in SATA & SAS, NVMe protocol of INTEL.
  • Preparing Test plan documents.
  • Debugged scripts of python for Storage (SSD) different features.
  • Communicated with Firmware team regarding purpose of test and why issue is reproducible.
  • Used Jira for tracking, updating and reporting issues.
  • Configured test suites in Bamboo and developed simple scripts for automated drive recovery.
  • Client: INTEL

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communication Engineering

Kakinada Institute of Engineering and Technology 2
Kakinada, AndhraPradesh, India

Skills

  • Management and Leadership
  • Tools
  • Storage Technologies
  • Programming Language
  • Frameworks
  • Test Management Tools

Timeline

Post Silicon Validation Engineer

UST Global
09.2024 - Current

Technical Lead

HCL Tech
11.2023 - 09.2024

Technical Lead

HCL CANADA
10.2022 - 11.2023

Lead Engineer/ Technical Lead

HCL Technologies
05.2019 - 10.2022

Member Technical Staff

HCL Technologies
08.2016 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communication Engineering

Kakinada Institute of Engineering and Technology 2
Nagababu Angadi