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Sasirekha Arunachalam

Chennai

Summary

Software Engineer II with 3+ years of experience in C++ and C#, specializing in building complex systems from scratch in the semiconductor domain. Proven ability to work independently with minimal oversight, solve challenging problems, and deliver scalable, production-ready solutions that improve performance and reliability.

Work History

Software Engineer II

KLA
03.2025 - Current

Data Reporting Extension for Semiconductor Overlay Tool

  • Built a C++/C# Simulator Data Provider from scratch, enabling dataset generation from customer measurement data to reproduce field issues without hardware.
  • Achieved 98% accuracy in simulating real tool behavior, reducing debugging time, cost, and production tool dependency.
  • Resolved Autofac DI challenges, heap corruptions, and memory leaks, improving stability.
  • Proposed a CNN-based image recognition solution (under evaluation) with potential 75% faster processing.


Autorun Enhancement using 1DCBS + KNN ML-Based Acquisition

  • Designed and implemented recipe support for 1D-CBS centering and k-NN focus algorithms, cutting Autorun acquisition time.
  • Developed UI components in MFC (C++) and WinForms (C#/.NET) for recipe editing.
  • Enabled cross-language communication between C++ and C# layers via serialization adapters.
  • Supported XRC script import/export and recipe distribution management for version control and consistency.


Data Reporting Extension for Semiconductor Overlay Tool

  • Enhanced reporting by adding Layer Label and Measurement Label metadata, improving wafer traceability and analysis.
  • Delivered full-stack updates: backend (C++), configuration layer, UI (C# WinForms), and ARC automation.
  • Standardized default assignment and validation across layers for consistency.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to clarify requirements and finalize strategy.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

Madras Institute of Technology
04.2022

Skills

  • Languages: C, C#/ NET, Java (Basics)
  • Database: MySQL, MongoDB
  • UI: MFC, NET WinForms
  • Tools: Git, Jenkins, VMWare, Visual Studio
  • CS core: Data Structures, Algorithms, DBMS, OOPS, OS

Accomplishments

  • KLA Hackathon 2022 – 2nd Place | 'Best Execution' Award for the Implementation of Crash Dump Analysis Utility
  • Graduated with First Class with Distinction from Anna University

Timeline

Software Engineer II

KLA
03.2025 - Current

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

Madras Institute of Technology
Sasirekha Arunachalam