Yokeswaren N
Bangalore
Summary
Versatile and detail-oriented Product Validation Engineer with over 3 years of experience in Enterprise SSD validation. Expertise in NVMe, PCIe protocols, and NAND flash memory. Adept in test planning, execution, performance analysis, and debugging using industry-standard tools. Proven experience in managing firmware validation part, with excellent communication and analytical skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Validation Engineer
SanDisk, Bangalore (Outsourced via Magnet India Pvt. Ltd.)
Bangalore
07.2022 - Current
🔧 Firmware & BIOS Validation
- Validated SSD firmware updates across multiple product lines, ensuring stability, performance, and compliance with NVMe/SATA standards.
- Conducted compatibility testing of SSDs with various BIOS versions across OEM platforms (Dell, HP, Lenovo, etc.).
- Collaborated with firmware developers to identify and debug issues, reducing FW-related field failures by 30%.
- Performed regression testing after firmware updates to ensure no performance degradation or feature regression.
- Authored and maintained automated test scripts for firmware validation using Python and proprietary tools.
- Designed and executed system-level validation plans covering power cycling, thermal stress, and endurance scenarios.
- Measured and analyzed SSD performance (IOPS, latency, throughput) using tools like CrystalDiskMark, FIO, and IOMeter.
- Conducted BIOS-level validation for SSD boot capability, hot-plug detection, and NVMe enumeration in pre-boot environments.
- Utilized PCIe analyzers and protocol decoders (e.g., LeCroy, Teledyne) to trace and resolve signal integrity and link training issues.
- Interfaced with BIOS, firmware, hardware, and manufacturing teams to ensure SSD readiness for product launch.
- Worked with OEM partners to validate custom firmware builds and resolve compatibility issues pre-production.
- Participated in daily scrum meetings to report validation status, blockers, and test progress.
- Created detailed validation reports and test matrices for internal use and customer delivery.
- Documented and tracked bugs in Jira/Confluence, contributing to continuous improvement in test coverage.
Education
B.E. - Electronics and Communication Engineering
M. Kumarasamy College of Engineering
Karur, Tamil Nadu, IndiaSkills
- NVMe and PCIe protocols
- NAND flash memory expertise
- JTAG and performance tools
- FIO testing
- JIRA and Confluence management
- Firmware testing and validation
- Protocol debugging and performance testing
- Firmware validation
- Python programming
- SSD performance measurement
Soft Skills
- Documentation and defect tracking management
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Test planning and reporting
- Product failure triaging
- Program management and execution planning
- System validation expertise
Timeline
Product Validation Engineer
SanDisk, Bangalore (Outsourced via Magnet India Pvt. Ltd.)
07.2022 - Current
B.E. - Electronics and Communication Engineering
M. Kumarasamy College of Engineering
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