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Varun Singh

San Diego,CA

Summary

Result oriented professional with over 10 years of extensive experience in Electronics and Telecommunication industry.

  • Well versed with SoC power and performance verification and analysis for mobile & compute.
  • Possess knowledge on variety of verification techniques methodologies.
  • Knowledgeable of different simulators form Cadence, Synopsis, Mentor Graphic etc.
  • Possess knowledge on modem chip protocol stack verification.
  • Involved in system requirement review and test plan development.
  • Team mentoring and training to new hire.
  • End to end test bed bring up with distinct requirements.
  • Involved in all phases of SDLC & STLC. Flair to adapt changing demands of the work by extending the skill set achieved through continuous learning.
  • Possess knowledge of Test Automation. Logs collection and post processing.
  • Basic knowledge on Cloud infrastructure management, K8s containerization, Virtual Machines, Cluster and Pods.
  • Basic Knowledge of test automation using Perl and Python.
  • Self-starter with good communication & analytical skills and understanding of business workflow.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Engineer

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. And
09.2022 - Current
  • Verified industry leading SoC for Power and Performance goals.
  • Verified sub systems (CPU, DDR memory, NOC etc.)
  • System Verilog and UVM test methodologies .
  • Coordinated sampling and analysis tasks to verify quality.
  • Interacted with subject matter experts to develop training material and feature verification for personnel.
  • Prepared action plans for problematic processes and assets.
  • Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.
  • Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.

Technical Lead

Parallel Wireless Inc
06.2016 - 08.2022
  • MAC/PHY layer Stack verification against EPA/EVA/ Path loss fading models.
  • Timing Advance and delay offset feature verification to increase the attach success rate.
  • Verified NAS, RRC protocols functionality as well as performance.
  • Development of Automation test suit to support feature verification
  • Involved in preparation of test strategy, test planning/ review and test case creation for new feature.
  • Customer bugs simulation in lab and debugging/verification of root cause.
  • Mentoring team members on new feature for quick ramp up
  • Involved in new test equipment trials/evaluation before procurement.

Senior Engineer

Qualcomm Technology Inc
09.2014 - 06.2016
  • Functional testing in lab as well as OTA which includes UE attach with SDL cell addition, activation / deactivation based on DL throughput threshold, DL MCS, deactivation timer.
  • Verified Multiple GBR Bearer activation and preemption with emergency bearer.
  • Verified Volte calls including SIP signaling and QCI bearer handling.
  • Conducted tests to determine success of product performance.

Protocol Application Engineer

Anritsu India Pvt. ltd, Qualcomm India Pvt. Ltd
02.2013 - 09.2014
  • Verified LTE and LTE CA modem chipset.
  • Up-gradation of Anritsu simulators (RTD Software & Firmware) MD8480C WCDMA, MD8430A LTE, MD8475A
  • Trouble shouting of issues raised on T-Mobile, CMCC, VzW, DoCoMo CAT test cases.
  • Ramp up Training & new product demos to teams.

Senior Test Engineer

Global Edge Software Ltd, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd
01.2012 - 02.2013
  • Testing and analysis of LTE/UMTS modem logs of the execution of GCF test cases from 3GPP specifications TS 36.523-1
  • Testing involves protocol conformance testing, regression testing (full regression & sanity testing), Data throughput testing with different equipment’s like (Anritsu, Agilent & Anite, Rohde & Schwarz) and reporting back to Development team for failure cases
  • Testing Protocol Stack Software for all scenarios (PLMN search, MO/MT calls, camping time, Data calls, Handover in Long duration calls) with Live network (Field Testing) and comparing results with reference handset.

Integration & Test Engineer

Nokia Siemens Networks Pvt. Ltd
10.2008 - 12.2011
  • Overall power consumption matrix analysis and preventive measures.
  • Maintenance / Implementation / Trouble shooting of Nokia NodeB.
  • Regular health checkup of FLEXI BSC
  • (Signaling monitoring, back up, alarms on ET, plug in unit diagnosis and troubleshooting and replacement of faulty etc.)
  • IP database creation, creation/deletion of cell sites, creation/deletion.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science & Engineering

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

PES College of Engineering
India

Skills

  • VLSI verification methodologies
  • System Verilog & UVM
  • Sequential Design verification
  • Communication protocol: SPI, UART, I2C
  • Bus protocols: APB_RAM, AXI and AHB Memory, Wishbone Memory
  • EDA Simulators: Aldec Riviera Pro, Cadence Xcelium, Mentor Questa
  • Computer Architecture and Memory system
  • Basics of Perl, Python, C

Accomplishments

  • Samsung R&D center South Korea
  • LTE Rapid Test Designer (RTD) Training: Anritsu EMEA ltd
  • Luton, UK.

Timeline

Staff Engineer

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. And
09.2022 - Current

Technical Lead

Parallel Wireless Inc
06.2016 - 08.2022

Senior Engineer

Qualcomm Technology Inc
09.2014 - 06.2016

Protocol Application Engineer

Anritsu India Pvt. ltd, Qualcomm India Pvt. Ltd
02.2013 - 09.2014

Senior Test Engineer

Global Edge Software Ltd, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd
01.2012 - 02.2013

Integration & Test Engineer

Nokia Siemens Networks Pvt. Ltd
10.2008 - 12.2011

Master of Science - Computer Science & Engineering

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

PES College of Engineering
Varun Singh