Abishek Madhavan
About Abishek Madhavan
Abishek Madhavan is a Senior Engineering Manager at Ampere, specializing in CPU verification and RTL design. He has extensive experience in the semiconductor industry, having worked at companies such as Intel and Texas Instruments.
Current Role at Ampere
Abishek Madhavan serves as a Senior Engineering Manager at Ampere Computing, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Santa Clara, California, where he focuses on CPU verification. In his current role, he oversees engineering teams and drives projects related to the development of ARM Server CPUs, contributing to the company's advancements in processor technology.
Previous Experience at Ampere
Prior to his current role, Abishek worked at Ampere as an Engineering Manager for CPU Verification from 2019 to 2022. During this time, he was responsible for leading verification efforts and ensuring the quality and performance of CPU designs. His experience at Ampere has been pivotal in shaping his expertise in CPU architecture and verification processes.
Experience at Intel Corporation
Abishek Madhavan has extensive experience at Intel Corporation, where he held multiple positions. He worked as a Senior Design Verification Engineer from 2011 to 2018, focusing on CPU verification. He later transitioned to the role of Senior CPU Verification Engineer from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at Intel provided him with a solid foundation in CPU design and verification methodologies.
Education and Specialization
Abishek earned a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Computer Architecture/VLSI from the University of Michigan, studying from 2010 to 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Computer Engineering from the same institution, which he completed from 2006 to 2010. His academic background supports his specialization in RTL Design/Verification, Physical Design, and Circuit Design.
Early Career and Internships
Abishek began his career with various internships that laid the groundwork for his engineering expertise. He interned as a Hardware Engineer at National Instruments in 2009 and as an Electronics Intern at Johnson Controls Automotive in 2008. Additionally, he worked as a Physical Design Engineer Co-Op at Texas Instruments in 2010. These early experiences contributed to his understanding of engineering principles and practices.