Priyanka Maligehalli Parappaswamy

• Developed and executed detailed test plans to validate liquid cooling performance before deployment to production data centers.
• Conducted performance and stress testing on AI GPU-based servers to evaluate thermal behavior under real-world workloads.
• Built automation tools to collect and monitor telemetry data from sensors, fans, pumps, and other components within the CDU.
• Worked closely with firmware teams to implement and verify new thermal features that enhanced system reliability and stability.
• In-depth knowledge of liquid cooling components including pumps, hoses, heat exchangers, chillers, and rack-level controllers.
• Supported root cause analysis and failure investigations in collaboration with operations and reliability teams.
• Provided critical feedback for equipment design improvements and reviewed submittals from global suppliers.
• Participated in rack bring-up activities and contributed to global continuous improvement efforts for cooling system deployments.
• Handled concurrent projects across multiple geographic regions, maintaining focus on detail, data, and engineering judgment.
• Validated customer-ready firmware recipes and qualified Microsoft products for Azure integration.
• Conducted AI server workload stress testing to ensure server stability and performance.
• Worked on AI accelerated base boards to enhance multi-rack communication for Microsoft AI chips.
• Skilled in hardware setup and lab work, supporting end-to-end validation workflows.

• Conducted Hardware Testing of Microsoft FPGA Cards and Servers

• Executed Test Cases to Validate Firmware for FPGA Drivers, FPGA Images, SoC OS, CPLD, and Various Server Components

• Designed Comprehensive Test Cases to Cover All Functionalities of FPGA Cards

• Automated Test Processes and Certification Workflows Using In-House and Open-Source Tools for Enhanced Deliverables and Resource Planning

• Developed Scripts to Automate Test Execution Using MS PowerShell and Python

• Defined and Applied Performance Workloads for Certifying SKU Designs

• Developed and Maintained PowerBI Reports

• Managed Hosts, Clusters, Storage, and VMs Using Management Tools