Rajitha Harikrishnan

I’m a Firmware Engineer with 2+ years of experience in SSD firmware development, specializing in NVMe, Host Interface Layer, thermal management, and NAND reliability. I focus on improving performance, ensuring data integrity, and automating engineering workflows in large-scale storage systems.

In my current role as Senior Engineer, I’m the Module Owner – Thermal Management, driving a performance-critical subsystem that impacts SSD throughput, reliability, and device lifespan. I develop and maintain C++ firmware in the NAND layer, and I use Trace32 (T32) and Visual Studio to root cause issues and keep storage systems dependable. I also design and maintain build environments, improving development efficiency and consistency across firmware builds, and I built an automation tool to generate guide files that reduced manual effort by ~85%.

Earlier, as a Research Intern at Samsung Semiconductor India Research, I worked in the Host Interface Layer and contributed to feature development using the MCTP protocol. I strengthened my NVMe expertise through high-performance storage work, developed a C/C++ feature that reduced project cost by 90%, and supported knowledge-sharing through seminars and workshops. Beyond engineering, I’ve led student technical initiatives—organizing workshops and mentoring 30+ people—which shaped my hands-on, collaborative approach to building reliable systems.