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Darren Earle

Rockville,MD

Summary

Results-driven Silicon CAD Engineer skilled in scripting, automation, and workflow optimization. Experienced in hardware design, verification, and technology deployment. Adept at identifying architectural flaws, troubleshooting, and evaluating software optimizations. Dedicated to innovation and high-quality engineering solutions.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Silicon CAD Engineer

Microsoft
10.2021 - Current
  • Managed a global library across multiple SoC projects, ensuring timely updates and coordinated releases.
  • Owned and maintained the memory generation tool, the single-source solution for Microsoft’s Silicon projects.
  • Collaborated with project leads to optimize project files for seamless SoC integration.
  • Evaluated, deployed, and maintained memory compilers across various tech nodes for multiple SoCs.
  • Implemented critical feature updates to enhance the memory generation tool based on SoC customer needs.
  • Diagnosed and resolved tool-related issues, ensuring efficient workflows for designers.
  • Debugged RTL issues to identify root causes and improve design accuracy.
  • Maintained RTL generated by tools and global libraries to ensure consistency across projects.
  • Developed and managed testing pipelines for thorough validation and design reliability.

SoC Integration Engineer

Microsoft
05.2020 - 10.2021
  • Owned and developed the SoC pad ring script for Microsoft’s first in-house compute SoC and for subsequent chips.
  • Performed automation script development for numerous scripts to streamline integration tasks, including a parameter checker script for validation.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to define requirements, design solutions, and deliver integrated systems.

System on a Chip (SoC) Design Engineer

Intel Corporation
07.2016 - 03.2020
  • Frontend engineer specializing in RTL integration and quality optimization for SoC designs, ensuring compliance with tape-in schedules.
  • Streamlined design execution by pioneering workflows to prevent project-wide delays.
  • Managed Git repository operations, enabling seamless integration for Backend engineers.
  • Developed automation scripts to enhance debugging efficiency, reducing troubleshooting time by 19%.
  • Gained expertise in various IP architectures, including PCIe, by debugging failures to root causes.

Backend and Frontend Engineering – Technical Intern

Intel Corporation
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Collaborated with Backend Engineers to accelerate Place and Route tasks and debugging through efficient scripting.
  • Assisted Frontend Engineers in managing the project's Git repository by performing validation checks and ensuring seamless integration.
  • Reviewed IP RTL to facilitate accurate mapping to the SoC.

Information Technology: Application Services – Summer Intern

Johnson & Johnson
05.2014 - 08.2014
  • Assisted in the delivery of project demands as well as application support services within Global Services group.
  • Created comprehensive guidelines to both the weekly and monthly progress reports for support services within Global Services group.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering, Emphasis in Embedded Systems & Computer Science

College of Engineering And Architecture At Howard University
Washington, D.C.
05.2016

Skills

  • Python, bash/tcl/shell scripting, Java, C
  • System Verilog/Verilog, VHDL
  • SpyGlass, Verdi, Formality, coreAssembler, VCS, etc
  • Various Synopsys tools including Embedit Integrator
  • Cadence tools
  • Git version control
  • Soft Skills: Clear communication, Encouraging, Flexible, Friendly
  • UNIX/Linux development environments
  • SCRUM, AGILE, LEAN

Accomplishments

  • Contributions towards Microsoft's first in-house purpose built compute SoC Cobolt 100
  • Contributions towards Intel's Broxton-P, IceLake, and TigerLake SoC's

Timeline

Silicon CAD Engineer

Microsoft
10.2021 - Current

SoC Integration Engineer

Microsoft
05.2020 - 10.2021

System on a Chip (SoC) Design Engineer

Intel Corporation
07.2016 - 03.2020

Backend and Frontend Engineering – Technical Intern

Intel Corporation
05.2015 - 08.2015

Information Technology: Application Services – Summer Intern

Johnson & Johnson
05.2014 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering, Emphasis in Embedded Systems & Computer Science

College of Engineering And Architecture At Howard University

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