Sanjiv Garg
About Sanjiv Garg
Sanjiv Garg is an FPGA Engineer with over 20 years of experience in the VLSI/ASIC/FPGA industry, currently working at Joby Aviation. He has a strong background in FPGA SOC design, embedded applications, and has worked with various technologies and companies throughout his career.
Work at Joby Aviation
Sanjiv Garg has been employed at Joby Aviation as an FPGA Engineer since 2021. His role involves working on advanced FPGA designs and embedded applications, contributing to the company's innovative projects in the aviation sector. Joby Aviation is known for its focus on electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Garg's expertise in FPGA technology supports the development of these cutting-edge systems.
Education and Expertise
Sanjiv Garg earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Berkeley, studying from 1977 to 1981. With over 20 years of experience in the VLSI, ASIC, and FPGA industries, he has developed specialized skills in various FPGA technologies, including Xilinx Spartan and Zynq, as well as Altera and Microsemi products. His knowledge extends to software tools such as Vivado, Quartus, and Libero, enabling him to effectively design and implement complex systems.
Background
Sanjiv Garg's career spans multiple roles in prominent technology companies. He began his journey in the ASIC design field at Xerox from 1995 to 1997. He later worked at Altera as a Member of Technical Staff from 2008 to 2011. His experience continued with positions at RFMD, Sandforce/LSI, and Digital Dynamics, Inc., where he honed his skills in FPGA engineering and ASIC design. His professional history reflects a strong foundation in both design and implementation of hardware solutions.
Achievements in FPGA and ASIC Design
Throughout his career, Sanjiv Garg has worked on five ASICs that are currently in high-volume production. His contributions to these successful products demonstrate his capability in the field. Additionally, he has expertise in IP integration and interfacing with ADC and DAC using SPI, as well as implementing DSP algorithms in hardware, showcasing his technical proficiency and impact on product development.