William Fantinel
About William Fantinel
William Fantinel is a Senior Staff Engineer at Impinj, specializing in semiconductor test development and ATE/ProbeStations systems. He has extensive experience in telecommunications and embedded software development, with a strong educational background in Microelectronics and Electrical Engineering.
Current Role at Impinj
William Fantinel serves as a Senior Staff Engineer at Impinj, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on semiconductor test development and ATE/ProbeStations systems. His responsibilities include developing software solutions for hardware platforms, leveraging his extensive background in embedded systems and telecommunications.
Previous Experience at CEITEC S.A.
Before joining Impinj, William worked at CEITEC S.A. as an Advanced Electronics Specialist from 2013 to 2021. During his eight years there, he contributed to various projects related to semiconductor technology and advanced electronics, enhancing his expertise in the field.
Educational Background in Microelectronics
William studied Microelectronics at the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), where he earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree from 2013 to 2016. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Microelectronics at the same institution, expected to be completed in 2025.
Telecommunications Experience
William has a strong background in telecommunications, having worked in various roles from 1997 to 2013. His experience includes positions as a Telecommunications Technician at Brasil Telecom and GVT, as well as an Embedded Software Engineer at Datacom. He has developed embedded software for telecommunication equipment, including multiplexers and optical fiber network devices.
Technical Skills and Certifications
William holds a National Instruments Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) certification. He is proficient in multiple programming languages, including C, C#, NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, and Python. His technical skills extend to hardware platforms such as NI PXI, NI RIO FPGA, and microcontrollers, enabling him to develop software solutions for complex engineering challenges.