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Signal Processing Engineer
Systems and Applications - Algorithms
NXP Semiconductors, The Netherlands

About Me

I am an Engineer wandering across the pale blue dot constantly in search of the next interesting opportunity to learn. On this page, you can have a look at my bio, my qualifications or browse through my blog which contains both technical and non-technical content.

My guiding principles in life are Rationalism and Humanism. I believe in striving to push the boundaries of science as described wonderfully by Matt Might. But this push is matched by the need to innovate for a better future in more tangible way. I am always looking for new avenues to learn and grow in all aspect of life.

I enjoy sports, especially badminton and have an on-again, off-again relationship with running. I also play snooker and chess on the wonderful Lichess platform. My taste in music is mostly rock, metal and hip-hop. I am a self-taught campfire guitarist but hope to ditch the campfire title. I read both fiction and non-fiction titles when time permits. Authors that I like include Stephen King, John Grisham and Brandon Sanderson.

I am a Tamilian born in Hyderabad and brought up in Kolar. I am naturally inquisitive, an unapologetic sceptic and have a thirst for knowledge.

The road so far

NXP Semiconductors

I am currently working on the next generation of Automotive Radar systems for Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Change Assist, Blind Spot Detection and Cross Traffic Alert at NXP Semiconductors. My work at NXP includes:

• System Design: Development and integration of algorithms into a signal processing chain to estimate radar target parameters across 3 generations of radar systems. End-to-end testing of the developed system using cutting-edge lab equipment and validation of the performance in outdoor scenarios. I have developed and tested several sensors that utilize signal processing algorithms.
• Algorithm Design: I have developed algorithms individually and collaboratively, resulting in one patent and paper. I have verified the performance statistically using both simulations and data capture from internally developed radar sensors. These algorithms have been used to provide feedback to internal designers on future generations of NXP chips.
• Infrastructure Development: I have been in charge of both the development of simulation and lab environments for the test of signal processing algorithms across the Signal Processing team in NXP. In this role, I have helped speed up and standardize the testing process across multiple teams and projects.

SAP India

I worked as a software consultant for three years at SAP India Pvt. Ltd. As a consultant I worked with diverse teams both within India and globally and delivered successful projects across multiple domains. At my tenure in SAP, I learnt how to manage stakeholders and create value for my team and company. This lead to multiple awards in recognition of my contributions.

Defence Research and Development Organization

As an intern at the Defence Research and Development organization, I worked in creating a method of uniquely identifying FPGA boards using the underlying silicon structure via ring oscillators. This work gave me an understanding of real world applications of some of the theoretical background I learnt at Amrita.

What I have learnt

My Alma mater includes Amrita University and TU Delft from where I got my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineer respectively. During my studies I have specialized in signal processing with a strong background in linear algebra, probability and statistics. I have taken up courses in Antenna Systems, Electromagnetics, Communication Theory, Remote Sensing and many more. Please feel free to have a look at my CV for more information.

I am well versed in development in python and MATLAB with some experience in C programming and basic experience with FPGA development.