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Akshatha Shesha Giri

@akshathasheshagiri

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Experienced RF hardware engineer and technical project manager driving compliant product launches.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead RF/hardware design and compliance efforts, mentor teams, drive cross-functional delivery, and improve processes in collaborative, impact-driven organizations.

I am an RF hardware engineer and technical project manager with 8+ years of combined experience in electrical engineering, project management and leadership roles, and a strong record in RF front-end design and manufacturing compliance.

At Qualcomm I contributed to the development of 5G telecommunication circuits supporting a major carrier launch, led cross-functional debug across multiple sites, delivered error-free hardware release cycles, and managed BOM releases with 100% accuracy.

I now consult on RF hardware design, PCB validation and electronics compliance while delivering remote technical training to startups; I bring systems engineering discipline, cross-cultural collaboration experience, and a focus on process improvement and measurable results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Independent Electrical Engineer

Current

Independent Consultant

Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Provide RF hardware design advisory, PCB validation, and electronics compliance consulting while developing and delivering remote RF hardware training programs for startups, improving workforce capability.

PCB Validation Technical Training RF Testing Signal Integrity Documentation

Project Manager (Non-Profit)

Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand

May 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 8 months)

Managed wildlife rehabilitation volunteer programs, overseeing recruitment, scheduling, and project execution to enhance animal welfare and operational effectiveness.

Project Management Volunteer coordination Scheduling Stakeholder Engagement Reporting Cross Cultural Communication Program Execution

Project Manager (Non-Profit)

Youth for Seva

May 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 8 months)

Led volunteer education programs, managing recruitment, scheduling, and execution to improve program delivery across India and coordinated cross-border initiatives for impact in women's education.

Project Management Stakeholder Management Google Workspace Scheduling Recruitment Impact Measurement Reporting Volunteer coordination

RF Hardware Engineer

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Feb 2015 - Apr 2022 (7 years 2 months)

Designed RF front-end schematics and PCB layouts for multi‑protocol products, improving SNR up to 25% and delivering 100% compliant BOM releases and biweekly hardware releases across multiple product lines.

Schematic Capture RF Testing BOM Signal Integrity

Technical Project Manager

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 (11 months)

Owned product lifecycle and compliance for global electronic products across 5+ markets, reducing supplier-related delays by 20% and preventing 95% of high-risk issues before production via structured risk tracking.

Product Lifecycle Management Compliance Risk Management Technical Documentation Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Industrial Relations

2020 - 2021

Grade: 1.2

Degree recognition for Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations with a German-equivalent grade of 1.2.

University of Texas at Dallas

Master of Science, Electrical Engineering

2012 - 2014

Grade: 1.3

Completed a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering focusing on RF and telecommunications engineering, graduating with a German-equivalent grade of 1.3.