Tester II – Semiconductor Product Validation
UST Global Inc| Onsite at Microsoft
07.2026 - Current
- Started working on "Firmware Integration Validation project"
ANIRUDH DEVABHAKTHUNI
Santa Clara,CA
Summary
Semi conductor validation engineer with extensive hands-on experience in server systems, including 2-socket, 4-socket, and 8-socket architectures. Skilled in platform bring-up, firmware validation, and system testing, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve critical issues.
Work History
Tester II – Semiconductor Product Validation
UST Global Inc| Onsite at Intel
03.2026 - 07.2026
- Performed hardware installation, server bring-up, and system assembly for 2-socket, 4-socket, and 8-socket server platforms in standalone and clustered environments.
- Validated new product features, including Intel Gaudi AI accelerators,DMR server systems, and multi-socket server configurations to ensure functionality and compatibility.
- Configured motherboard jumpers and strap settings,PCIe devices, AIC cards, upgraded BKC firmware (BIOS, BMC, and CPLD), and verified successful system boot and feature enablement.
- Executed hardware validation, stress testing, and stability testing in high-performance environments, including liquid-cooled and stress rack systems.
- Assisted in hardware debugging, issue replication, root cause isolation, and defect reporting while collaborating with engineering and cross-functional teams.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
Gannon University
USA12-2025
Skills
- Programming Languages: Python, SQL
- Libraries & Tools: NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Scikit-learn, Plotly, MediaPipe
- Cloud Platforms: Basic knowledge of AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Hardware & Validation: Server Bring-up, Platform Validation, Firmware Validation, BKC Upgrades, Basic Debugging, Hardware Troubleshooting, Log Analysis
Projects
E-Voting System with Face Recognition & Blockchain, Developed a secure electronic voting system with liveness detection, face recognition, and OTP-based user authentication. Integrated blockchain technology to securely store and manage voting records with enhanced transparency and security.
Timeline
Tester II – Semiconductor Product Validation
UST Global Inc| Onsite at Microsoft
07.2026 - Current
Tester II – Semiconductor Product Validation
UST Global Inc| Onsite at Intel
03.2026 - 07.2026
Master of Science - Information Technology
Gannon University