Marvell Technology | Digital Design Verification

Jan 2024 - Aug 2024

Marvell Technology, Inc. is a global leader in semiconductor solutions, specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced data infrastructure technologies that encompass compute, networking, security, and storage. At Marvell I worked on updating and writing UVM testbenches for PCIe 6.0.

Responsibilities

• Improved and updated testbenches to better comply with UVM standards and changes in chip architecture.
• Identified and resolved regression failures by analyzing logfiles and waveform data.
• Completed PCIe MindShare course, gaining in-depth understanding of PCIe specification, specifically 6.0.

Register Field Comparison Script

• Developed Python script to compare 3rd-party HTML registers with company files, identifying discrepancies.
• Implemented capability walk functionality to identify and verify PCIe capability structure with expected.

PCIe 6.0 L0p UVM Test Sequence

• Designed and tested L0p UVM sequence to verify entry into L0p for different lane widths and conditions.
• Gained in-depth knowledge of L0p specifications and edge cases, which were each thoroughly covered.
• Debugged testbench failures using transaction logfiles to determine if issue was RTL or VIP related.

ArchES Computing | FPGA Design Engineer

May 2023 - Aug 2023

ArchES builds high-performance computing platforms to deliver fast, compact, mission-critical data and execution systems for capital markets. At ArchES I enhanced the FPGA Test Platform to support multiple SFPs and network protocols as well as developed a highly efficient AXI4-Stream width conversion module in HLS.

Responsibilities

• Upgraded FPGA Test Platform to support multiple SFPs, send IGMP join requests, and respond to ICMP and ARP.
• Migrated legacy platforms to new shell system, enabling uninterrupted operation while being reprogrammed.
• Created unit tests for new and existing modules such as the width conversion, statistics, and network modules.

AXI4-Stream Width Conversion Module

• Iterated through multiple width conversion algorithms to find the most resource efficient solution.
• Analyzed synthesized schematic to identify and fix unintended areas of high resource usage resulting from HLS.
• Developed an highly efficient width conversion module in C++ using bit-shifting and template recursion.

VN Instruments | R&D Associate

Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

VN Instruments designs and manufactures high-performance ultrasonic equipment and solutions, including air-coupled ultrasound technology, for NASA. At VN Instruments, I designed testing equipment and developed Verilog code to synchronize data from our anemometer sensors, ensuring precise and reliable measurements.

Responsibilities

• Designed a custom 80V power module PCB in KiCAD and fabricated an enclosure for it using Fusion 360.
• Used LT Spice to model voltage regulators and debug issues involving start-up voltage.
• Wrote Python and TCL scripts to generate pin settings based on csv files and automatically synthesize designs.

Custom Communication Protocol for FPGA Data Synchronization

• Developed System Verilog code for precise transfer of timestamp data between FPGAs using 3 signal lines.
• Debugged data bus issues between FPGA and microcontroller communication using oscilloscope and voltmeter.
• Wrote comprehensive System Verilog testbenches to ensure designs met functionality and timing requirements.

AutoMotionShade | R&D Engineer

Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

AutoMotion Shade Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of manual and motorized sun visors, sun protection shades, and screen door solutions. At AutoMotion Shade, I assembled and documented shade materials and led the design and testing of a rear door canvas project for a major motorhome manufacturer.

Responsibilities

• Led SOLIDWORKS PDM integration project, researched and contacted resellers before presenting findings.
• Wrote Python scripts such as an inventory updater and work instruction modifier to increase efficiency.

Rear Door Canvas Design

• Designed and tested rear door canvas to comply with client’s requirement of a 20 lbs force for emergency egress.
• Created engineering drawings in SOLIDWORKS and worked with manufacturers to fabricate canvas.

VirtaMove | Software Developer

May 2021 - Aug 2021

VirtaMove is a company that specializes in encapsulating Windows applications in VM/OS-free containers and using their patented software to move most Windows server applications with ease. At VirtaMove, I wrote application tests in Robot Framework as well as helping out with exporting gathered data into process reports.

Responsibilities

• Developed help center in JavaScript for identifying page components and providing help for new users.
• Wrote test scripts for product use cases in Python using Robot Framework.
• Exported backend data to csv files and generated reports based on said data.