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Carlington taylor

Computer Science Specialist
worcester,Massachusetts

Summary

I am a dedicated and results-oriented Product Development Engineer with extensive experience in the semiconductor industry, focusing on system-level testing, product lifecycle management, and post-silicon validation. My tenure at Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has equipped me with profound expertise in CPU performance diagnostics, yield improvement, and process optimization, contributing to the success of various product development projects including Ryzen, Phoenix/Hawkpoint, and Rembrandt series. My technical skill set is broad and deep, encompassing computer architecture, GPU architecture, system architecture, diagnostic test validation, and technical documentation, all built upon a strong foundation in electrical engineering. I am proficient in an array of programming languages and tools such as CUDA, C++, Python, Java, and Linux, with a particular strength in debugging, data analysis, and root cause analysis. I pride myself on my ability to innovate and leverage technology to enhance processes, drive efficiencies, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge semiconductor products. My work has been characterized by a commitment to excellence, demonstrated through the development of automation tools that have significantly reduced engineering time and improved test efficiency. Currently, I am seeking full-time opportunities in hardware, post-silicon validation, and product development where I can utilize my technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and collaborative spirit. I aim to contribute to a team that is pushing the boundaries of technology in the semiconductor industry. Let's connect to explore how we can drive technological advancements together.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Software Development Engineer in Test

AMD
04.2020 - 3 2024
  • Spearheaded SoC bring-up initiatives and test program development, specializing in hardware debugging and pattern generation using High-speed IO and JTAG; established a dedicated server farm for APU client team to streamline inventory management, network configuration, and hardware/software setups.
  • Adapted quickly to new technologies, implementing them into existing test strategies when applicable.
  • Improved software quality by designing and implementing automated testing frameworks.
  • Collaborated with development team to identify and resolve software defects before release.

Graduate Teaching Associate

Atlanta Technical Group
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Responsible for grading lab assignments, quizzes, providing lab assistance, conducting and organizing workshops and proctoring examinations.
  • Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback to guide improvement.

Graduate Student Researcher

Atlanta Technical Group
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Working with an industry project to research and develop Thin Films substrates for Flexible Electronics technology
  • Responsibilities include metrology, sample handling, Lithography, metal deposition, microscopy, wet, dry etch and device characterization.
  • Performed routine data analysis to correct and verify data entry.

Co-Op Engineer - Quality and Product Reliability Engineering - Global Ops

AMD
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Reduced Engineering time for Human Body Model Testing for Electrostatic Discharge Tests (ESD) by 90%
  • Reduced engineering time on ESD, Charged Device Model (CDM) testing by 95%
  • Conducted tests on AMD products for HBM, CDM and Latch up tests according to JEDEC and JS002 industry standards.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Atlanta Technical Consultants
08.2018 - 12.2018
  • Grading HW assignments, quizzes and proctoring exams for the course of Modern Physics II.
  • Organized review sessions before exams, aiding students in identifying key areas of focus for optimal test preparation.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Atlanta Metropolitan State College
08.2018 - 12.2018
  • Graded HW assignments, conducted workshops and tutored students for the course of Calculus I.

Facilities Maintenance Specialist

05.2018 - 07.2018
  • Maintenance of Fire Alarms, Strobes, and Fire panels.

Summer Intern

POWERGRID
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Worked on real-time data and studied the 765 KV EHV lines
  • Carried a project on the charging of a transmission line to calculate the source and line rise using real-time data simulation using PSS/E and PSCAD
  • Carried a project on 'Determination of Neutral Grounding Reactors' and its modeling using PSCAD
  • Conducted a study on 'Point of Connection Charges' mechanism.

Summer Intern

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
06.2014 - 06.2014
  • Analyzed and simulated real-time power flow in the western region of India at WRLDC (Western Regional Load Dispatch Center)
  • Studied use of 'Synchrophasors, WAMS and SCADA systems to avoid Grid Disturbance and carried out a simulation to demonstrate the concept
  • Studied the Synchronous Generator modeling on PSCAD
  • Studied the SOR (state of Reliability) assessment of the Grid
  • Studied types of Protection systems aloof with bus bar protection scheme
  • Studied the concept of SMART GRIDS.

Winter Intern

Raychem RPG Ltd.
12.2013 - 12.2013
  • Intern at the transformer Subdivision business unit (SBU)/ Central Marketing Department (CMD)
  • Learned transformer assembling/disassembling of various types of transformers (Dry type, oil type and VPI transformers)
  • Learned different types of test on transformers such as lightning test
  • Learned transformer core manufacture using CRGO process
  • Analyzed the costings of different types of transformers.

Education

Master of Science - MS - Electrical and Microelectronics Engineering

Rochester Institute of Technology
01.2017 - 05.2020

Bachelor's degree - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Bharati Vidyapeeth
01.2012 - 05.2016

Physics,Chemistry and Mathamatics - undefined

St Xavier's sr. Sec co-ed school
01.2006 - 05.2012

Certification

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Languages

English
Hindi
Marathi (Native or Bilingual)

Timeline

Software Development Engineer in Test

AMD
04.2020 - 3 2024

Graduate Teaching Associate

Atlanta Technical Group
01.2020 - 05.2020

Graduate Student Researcher

Atlanta Technical Group
01.2020 - 05.2020

Co-Op Engineer - Quality and Product Reliability Engineering - Global Ops

AMD
01.2019 - 12.2019

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Atlanta Technical Consultants
08.2018 - 12.2018

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Atlanta Metropolitan State College
08.2018 - 12.2018

Facilities Maintenance Specialist

05.2018 - 07.2018

Master of Science - MS - Electrical and Microelectronics Engineering

Rochester Institute of Technology
01.2017 - 05.2020

Summer Intern

POWERGRID
05.2015 - 08.2015

Summer Intern

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
06.2014 - 06.2014

Winter Intern

Raychem RPG Ltd.
12.2013 - 12.2013

Bachelor's degree - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Bharati Vidyapeeth
01.2012 - 05.2016

Physics,Chemistry and Mathamatics - undefined

St Xavier's sr. Sec co-ed school
01.2006 - 05.2012
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