Prerana Samant
About Prerana Samant
Prerana Samant is an Intern in Physical Design at Ampere, where she has worked since 2021. She holds multiple degrees in electronics and engineering, including a Master of Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Work at Ampere
Prerana Samant has been working at Ampere as an Intern in Physical Design since 2021. During this internship, she has focused on improving the timing of a block through better placement of 77 macros. Her responsibilities have included conducting analysis of setup and hold violations, performing design rule and LVS checks, and engaging in antenna checks. Prerana has gained experience in clock skewing to address setup violations, contributing to the overall efficiency of the design process.
Education and Expertise
Prerana Samant has a robust educational background in electronics and engineering. She studied at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where she earned a Master of Electrical and Computer Engineering from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, she completed her Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Electronics (VLSI and Embedded) at Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli, from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electronics and Telecommunication from Pravara Rural Engineering College, Loni, completed from 2006 to 2010. She also studied ASIC Physical Design at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension, achieving a course completion in 2020.
Background
Before joining Ampere, Prerana Samant worked as a Senior Engineer I in Embedded Hardware Development at Emerson Innovation Center in Pune, India, from 2013 to 2019. In this role, she gained valuable experience in hardware development and design processes. Her background in electronics and telecommunication, combined with her advanced studies in VLSI and embedded systems, has equipped her with a strong foundation in the field.
Professional Experience
Prerana Samant's professional experience includes significant contributions during her internship at Ampere and her previous role at Emerson Innovation Center. At Ampere, she has focused on physical design tasks, including timing improvements and violation analysis. At Emerson, she worked on embedded hardware development for six years, which enhanced her technical skills and understanding of design processes. Her experience spans both practical and theoretical aspects of electronics engineering.