Arvin Shahani
About Arvin Shahani
Arvin Shahani is a Senior Director of DC/DC Power Design at onsemi, with extensive experience in power management product development. He has held various engineering and leadership roles at Fairchild and Big Bear Networks, and earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University.
Work at Onsemi
Arvin Shahani currently serves as the Senior Director of DC/DC Power Design at Onsemi, a position he has held since 2022 in Richardson, Texas. Prior to this role, he worked for six years as the Senior Director of Advanced Product Development at Onsemi from 2016 to 2022. His extensive experience at Onsemi includes leadership roles in mobile power design, where he contributed to the development of power management products for various applications.
Previous Experience at Fairchild Semiconductor
Before joining Onsemi, Arvin Shahani worked at Fairchild Semiconductor, which is now part of Onsemi. His roles included Senior Member of Technical Staff from 2006 to 2009, Senior Design Director for Mobile Power from 2012 to 2015, and Senior Product Line Director for Mobile Power in 2016. His tenure at Fairchild involved significant contributions to mobile power design and product line management.
Education and Expertise
Arvin Shahani earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. He also holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Stanford, completed between 1993 and 1995, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Engineering, achieved from 1989 to 1993. His academic background supports his expertise in power management and circuit design.
Career Development and Methodologies
Throughout his career, Arvin Shahani has implemented advanced development methodologies, including a top-down approach that emphasizes requirements management and behavioral modeling. He has successfully led the development of multiphase controllers and smart power stages for various applications, including CPUs and GPUs. His focus on thorough verification processes has improved product development execution prior to tape-outs.
Technical Contributions and Specializations
Arvin Shahani specializes in developing power management products for a range of applications, including data center power trees, AI cards, and desktop and notebook computers. He has successfully completed in-flight developments by leveraging simulation techniques and focused on identifying and resolving design issues. His work has significantly contributed to the efficiency and reliability of power management solutions.