Kedar Karandikar
About Kedar Karandikar
Kedar Karandikar is a Distinguished Engineer currently at Ampere, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in Electronics and Telecommunication from the University of Mumbai and a Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.
Current Role at Ampere
Kedar Karandikar currently serves as a Distinguished Engineer at Ampere, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior Principal Engineer from 2021, contributing to various projects in Santa Clara, California. His expertise in system-level verification and emulation has been instrumental in advancing Ampere's technology initiatives.
Previous Experience at Ampere
Kedar Karandikar worked at Ampere from 2018 to 2021 as a Principal Engineer. During his tenure, he focused on enhancing the company's engineering capabilities in Santa Clara, California. His contributions during this period laid the groundwork for future advancements in the company's technology portfolio.
Professional Background at Intel Corporation
Kedar Karandikar has significant experience at Intel Corporation, where he held two key positions. He worked as an Emulation Tools Developer from 2009 to 2011 in Folsom, California, before advancing to the role of Senior SOC Emulation Technical Lead from 2011 to 2018 in Santa Clara, California. His work involved developing and leading emulation strategies for system-on-chip designs.
Education and Expertise
Kedar Karandikar holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication from K.J. Somaiya College of Engineering, University of Mumbai, which he completed from 2003 to 2007. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, specializing in Computer Architecture, from Georgia Institute of Technology from 2007 to 2009. His academic background supports his interests in ARM A-series architecture, cache coherency, bus protocols, and system-level verification.
Technical Interests and Skills
Kedar Karandikar has a keen interest in various technical domains, particularly in ARM A-series architecture, cache coherency, bus protocols, and system-level verification. He enjoys solving both large and small technical problems, which reflects his commitment to staying updated in the rapidly evolving technology landscape.