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SIDDHARTH A. WAIKAR

SIDDHARTH A. WAIKAR

Summary

14 years of industry experience as an System Software Developer with a focus on system validation and Yocto BSP development at Intel Microelectronics. Demonstrated success in enhancing driver functionality and optimizing embedded systems. Proficient in Python programming and experienced in mentoring junior developers, showcasing strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities. Experienced Application Software Developer skilled in Yocto BSP development, Python programming, and hardware debugging. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex application issues and mentor junior developers effectively.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

System Tools Developer

Intel Microelectronics India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
09.2025 - Current
  • Infrastructure management tool optimization, bug resolution, and enhancement
  • Developed firmware update module utilizing Python programming
  • Troubleshot application issues and implemented effective resolutions promptly.
  • Mentored junior developers on coding standards and development processes.

System Validation Engineer

Intel Microelectronics
Penang
04.2022 - 09.2025
  • SVFS driver update for PCIe-enabled new generation test card
  • Enhanced svfs driver functionality for IPs like ACE, VPU and Iunit by incorporating support for suspend and resume features
  • Contributed to content development for pre and post-silicon validation of SOC within system validation support team
  • Bug fixing and enhancement of validation for cache coherency and stress tool
  • Integrate support for emerging projects and platforms based on requirements

Senior Engineer Level -2

eInfochips Pvt. Ltd.
07.2020 - 04.2022
  • Contributed to Yocto BSP development for SoC APQ8009 cleaning robots
  • Implemented WCN3660 WiFi module to enhance connectivity performance.
  • Enhanced performance through targeted memory optimization in MTK cleaning robot systems.
  • Upgraded kernel to version 4.14 to enhance overall system efficiency.

Senior Embedded Developer

HCL Axon Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
03.2017 - 03.2020
  • Supported project aimed at creating embedded images for Intel and ARM platforms through Yocto buildsystem utilization.
  • Executed responsibilities as release engineer to ensure smooth deployment processes.
  • Constructed TVMaster, facilitating improved debugging and testing processes for Android and Linux LED televisions.
  • Utilized TVMaster to assess hardware peripherals including sound, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and buttons.
  • Designed architecture for Judgment class, finalizing implementation of Threads and MessageQ.
  • Tools - GCC, GIT version control, Cross Compiler for MTK, Makefile

Embedded Engineer

eInfochips Pvt. Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • BACnet stack integration with IP & MS-TP variants on uCOS-III
  • Enhancement of memory management and adaptation of NetSock API with uCOS API
  • Tools - Atollic true studio, VTS, Wireshark, BASomatic RS485 analyzer, GCC, GDB, GIT version control
  • Developed EPOS device utilizing TI ARM Sitara AM438X with NAND flash for robust performance.
  • Integrated secure boot loader to safeguard device integrity against unauthorized access.
  • Constructing MLO, U-Boot, Kernel for EPOS EVM
  • Environment - C, Linux, TI's Sitara AM438x device based on ARM
  • Tools - TI CCStudio, Hardware debugging with JTAG, GDB
  • Post-Silicon Validation for SOC of SSD controller
  • Validated SOC developed by client for Solid State Drive (SSD) applications.
  • Evaluated functionality of Encryptor and Decryptor components in SOC design.
  • Created test cases for evaluating peripherals including UART, Temperature Sensor, I2C, and GPIO in C.

Associate Software Maintenance Engineer

Red Hat Software Services India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2010 - 01.2014
  • Collaborate with RedHat engineering group to address customer-reported issues regarding Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, 6.
  • Resolved desktop Xsession, Gconf, and Dbus issues causing application crashes.
    Analyzed application cores to identify crash causes and implement solutions.
    Conducted kernel panic investigations with effective backporting of necessary patches.
    Performed detailed coredump analysis on user space applications.
  • Debugging tools - gdb, strace, gcc, ctags, cscope

Engineer

DSK Digital Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
05.2010 - 11.2010
  • Developed GUI utility in PyGtk/C for customizing Linux images on Embedded Platforms such as ARM.
  • Contribute to development of POC application utilizing board peripherals in C
  • Cross-compiling of Gnash and other essential packages for ARM

Education

Master of Computer Science -

Pune University
Pune, Maharashtra, INDIA

Skills

  • Yocto BSP development
  • Embedded C programming
  • Driver debugging development
  • Linux build systems
  • Understanding of CPU architecture
  • Python programming
  • Hardware debugging with JTAG
  • Linux Internals

Hobbies and Interests

  • Trekking
  • Take part in social activities
  • Active attendees of FUDCon, PLUG and other FOSS events
  • Development board projects

Languages

  • Marathi
  • Hindi
  • English

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/07/87
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

System Tools Developer

Intel Microelectronics India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2025 - Current

System Validation Engineer

Intel Microelectronics
04.2022 - 09.2025

Senior Engineer Level -2

eInfochips Pvt. Ltd.
07.2020 - 04.2022

Senior Embedded Developer

HCL Axon Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
03.2017 - 03.2020

Embedded Engineer

eInfochips Pvt. Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2017

Associate Software Maintenance Engineer

Red Hat Software Services India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2010 - 01.2014

Engineer

DSK Digital Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
05.2010 - 11.2010

Master of Computer Science -

Pune University
SIDDHARTH A. WAIKAR