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TWINKLE BHARDWAJ

TWINKLE BHARDWAJ

Noida

Summary

I am a skilled Verification Engineer with a strong background in Soc level verification and digital VLSI design. With extensive experience in communication IPs and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, I have excelled in developing rigorous test cases and debugging critical issues. My academic achievements and recognition in high impact projects showcase my commitment to delivering innovative solutions and enhancing semiconductor performance

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Verification Engineer

NXP Semiconductors
Noida
05.2023 - Current
  • Driving SoC-level verification for communication IPs including DSPI, LPUART, SAI, and FLEXIO
  • Created and maintained vPlans, developed both SV and C-based test cases, and executed detailed debug cycles
  • Led regression analysis and resolved critical design issues to support silicon sign-off

Verification Engineer

NXP Semiconductors
Noida
11.2021 - 04.2023
  • Verified peripheral IPs for the S32K5 and S32S125 MCU families at SoC level
  • Wrote reusable testcases, monitored coverage metrics, and handled traceability alignment with cross-functional teams
  • Supported frontend release and GLS cycles for multiple IP blocks

Application Engineer

Synopsys
Noida
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Worked in low power verification group focusing on UPF-based static analysis
  • Resolved 30 customer-reported issues for VC Static Shell across global engineering teams

Intern - Standard Cell Characterization

STMicroelectronics
Greater Noida
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Validated Synopsys ESP tool functionality using Verilog and SPICE models for standard cell libraries
  • Characterized isolation and logic cells under various PVT corners and generated Liberty file

Education

M.Tech - VLSI Design

National Institute of Technology
Delhi
05.2021

B.Tech - Electronics and Communication

BIT
Bhilai
05.2018

Senior Secondary -

Sri Sankara Vidyalaya
Bhilai
04.2014

Secondary -

Mennonite English School
Dhamtari
04.2012

Skills

  • C/C
  • Cadence Virtuoso
  • Linux
  • SystemVerilog
  • Verilog
  • Verdi
  • Simvision

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2

Accomplishments

  • Best Paper Award, MASCON 2021 - IEEE Conference
  • Research Paper, Power consumption and delay comparison of modified topologically compressed flip-flop
  • Silver Medal, Silver Medalist - NIT Delhi
  • Excellence in Debugging, Received award for high-impact bug identification during late regression phase of K342 project

Projects

S32K5 MCU Family - Verification of communication IPs for the S32K5 MCU Family. Developed and executed SoC-level test plan for communication peripherals including DSPI, LPUART, SAI, and FLEXIO. Created SV and C-based directed and random test cases to validate complex SoC integrations. Performed functional and toggle coverage closure and collaborated with RTL and firmware teams on bug triage.

S32S125 MCU Family – Timer & Communication IP Verification. Led verification efforts for peripherals including FLEXRAY, PIT, TRIGMUX, and DSPI. Implemented feature-specific testbenches and analyzed coverage gaps to optimize test effectiveness. Owned full traceability and ensured coverage signoff in coordination with multi-site stakeholders.

S32K342 MCU – Contributed to silicon readiness by validating corner cases and running complete regression cycles. Identified critical issue in new clock mode request, enabling a successful final tape-out. Recognized by management with award for exceptional debug and problem-solving efficiency.

Timeline

Senior Verification Engineer

NXP Semiconductors
05.2023 - Current

Verification Engineer

NXP Semiconductors
11.2021 - 04.2023

Application Engineer

Synopsys
08.2021 - 10.2021

Intern - Standard Cell Characterization

STMicroelectronics
10.2020 - 05.2021

M.Tech - VLSI Design

National Institute of Technology

B.Tech - Electronics and Communication

BIT

Senior Secondary -

Sri Sankara Vidyalaya

Secondary -

Mennonite English School
TWINKLE BHARDWAJ