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Aafreen Qureshi

@aafreenqureshi

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System Software Validation Engineer specialized in post-silicon security validation and debugging.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles focused on post-silicon and security validation with cross-functional collaboration, opportunities to improve test automation and platform security, and a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment supporting professional growth.

I am a results-driven System Software Validation Engineer with over 3 years of hands-on experience in post-silicon validation, security feature testing, and platform-level debugging across Intel Core Ultra architectures. I focus on executing robust validation strategies, driving defect triage, and collaborating cross-domain to strengthen system stability and security readiness.

I have led post-silicon validation efforts, designed validation aligned with secure development lifecycles, and transformed customer defect insights into improved test coverage that reduced validation escapes. I regularly contribute to threat modeling, security hackathons, and Capture the Flag events to advance platform defenses and secure development practices.

My technical toolkit includes driver and firmware validation, scripting and automation, platform debugging interfaces, and WHQL compliance support; I bring a strong foundation in system architecture and a track record of accelerating platform readiness through targeted mitigation and automation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

System Software Validation Engineer

Intel Corporation

Jul 2023 - Jul 2025 (2 years)

Led post-silicon validation of Intel Core Ultra client processors, improving security and stability by driving defect triage, root-cause analysis, and validation strategy aligned to the Secure Development Lifecycle.

Post Silicon Validation Root Cause Analysis Python WinDbg Threat Modeling

Graduate Technical Intern

Intel Corporation

Jul 2022 - Jun 2023 (11 months)

Developed and validated OEM camera sensor drivers for Intel client platforms, automated sensor verification, and supported WHQL compliance to accelerate platform integration and launch readiness.

Driver Development Automation)Python Automation

Technical Intern

Beehive Systems

Jan 2020 - Jul 2020 (6 months)

Verified and tested real-time graphics broadcast solutions, ensuring functional accuracy and runtime performance across live streaming workflows and improving QA processes.

QA Functional Testing Bug Reporting

Power Development Intern

Power Development Department

Jan 2019 - Jan 2019 (0 months)

Observed and analysed substation operations including transformers, relays, and load distribution to understand grid control protocols and support operational assessments.

Power Systems Relay Technical Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women

Master of Technology, Information Technology (Cyber Security)

Completed M. Tech. in Information Technology with a specialization in Cyber Security, focusing on security principles and applied cybersecurity practices.

Jamia Hamdard University

Bachelor of Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering

Earned a B. Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering with coursework and projects related to electronics, communication systems, and embedded platforms.