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Sandesh B Y

@sandeshby

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Accomplished technology leader with 18+ years in semiconductor industry.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a challenging role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and career growth.

I am a seasoned technology leader with over 18 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, having worked with renowned companies such as Intel, AMD, and Nvidia. My career has spanned various roles, including Program Manager, Engineering Manager, and Validation Lead, where I have demonstrated my ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive innovation. My expertise lies in software and hardware integration, end-to-end validation, and project management, ensuring high-quality deliverables in fast-paced environments.

Throughout my career, I have played pivotal roles in significant projects, including the AMD Ryzen and Radeon platforms, and the Intel Xeon Gen4-Gen6 data center platforms. I have a proven track record of managing end-to-end software release processes, enhancing team performance, and delivering compelling technical presentations. My commitment to excellence has been recognized through multiple awards, including the Director Spotlight Award for leading successful gaming events and initiatives at AMD.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Technical Engineering Manager

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Intel Technology India Pvt. Ltd.

Oct 2021 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Spearheaded a cross-functional NPI team in Xeon platform integration and manual validation, overseeing testing phases and strategic decisions. Managed PCIe PHY protocols validation and contributed to the validation of Intel Xeon server platforms, including the Aurora Supercomputer.

Team Leadership Cross Functional Collaboration Technical Presentations Program Management

Software Engineering Manager

Advanced Micro Devices Pvt. India Limited

Jul 2012 - Oct 2021 (9 years 3 months)

Supervised a team for end-to-end support in Silicon Bring-up and customer delivery of Radeon Series GPUs. Established a Stress & Stability Lab and conducted postmortem analysis to minimize QA escapes.

Delivery Team Management Event Planning WHQL Certification

Lead Software Validation

Nvidia Graphics Pvt. Ltd.

Jun 2008 - Jul 2012 (4 years 1 month)

Led GPU driver validation focusing on functional and performance validation for GeForce series. Managed multiple driver releases and debugged Windows crash issues.

GPU Driver Validation Functional Testing Performance Testing Debugging WHQL Certification Team Leadership Release Management DirectX OpenGL

STB Firmware and Multimedia Test Engineer

Jabil Circuit Pvt. India Ltd.

Apr 2006 - Jun 2008 (2 years 2 months)

Worked on firmware and multimedia testing for set-top boxes, ensuring quality and performance standards were met.

Multimedia Testing Quality Assurance Performance Testing Debugging Documentation Team Collaboration

ISRO Certified Circuit Design and Test Engineer

Centum Electronics

Jan 2003 - Apr 2006 (3 years 3 months)

Played a pivotal role in the design and testing of the Power Control Processing Unit for ISRO’s launch vehicle, collaborating closely with scientists.

Testing Power Control Collaboration Technical Documentation Research Design Engineering Quality Assurance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Jabil Circuit Pvt. India Ltd.

Certification, Firmware and Multimedia Testing

2006 - 2008

Worked as STB Firmware and Multimedia Test Engineer, focusing on testing and validating firmware for set-top boxes and multimedia systems.

Centum Electronics

Certification, Circuit Design and Testing

2002 - 2005

ISRO Certified Circuit Design and Test Engineer, played a pivotal role in the research, design, and testing of the Power Control Processing Unit (PCPU) system, integral to the payload of ISRO’s launch vehicle, based on power amplifier circuitry.