Namitha Thirunavukkarasu
About Namitha Thirunavukkarasu
Namitha Thirunavukkarasu is a SoC System Architect at ON Semiconductor, where she has worked since 2016. She has extensive experience in the semiconductor industry, having held various roles at companies such as NVIDIA, Texas Instruments, and TSMC North America.
Work at ON Semiconductor
Namitha Thirunavukkarasu has been employed at ON Semiconductor as a SoC System Architect since 2016. In this role, she has contributed to various projects and initiatives, focusing on system-on-chip design and architecture. She has developed a template for automated power analysis using MS Excel, which is utilized across all technology nodes supported by the company. Additionally, she has authored several technical process improvement features that enhance operational efficiency. Her collaboration with functional teams, including Sales and Product Marketing Engineers, has been essential in delivering ASICs that align with design and system-level requirements.
Previous Experience at NVIDIA
Before joining ON Semiconductor, Namitha worked at NVIDIA as a Physical Implementation Lead from 2013 to 2015. During her tenure, she was responsible for overseeing physical design aspects of projects. Her experience at NVIDIA contributed to her expertise in the semiconductor industry, particularly in physical design methodologies and implementation strategies.
Career at Texas Instruments and TSMC
Namitha's career includes a brief tenure at Texas Instruments as a Physical Design Consultant in 2012, where she worked for five months. She also held the position of Technical Manager at TSMC North America for seven months in 2016. These roles provided her with valuable experience in physical design and technical management within the semiconductor sector.
Technical Contributions and Innovations
Throughout her career, Namitha has made significant technical contributions. She developed a die size estimation template in MS Excel to optimize die size through specific pad configurations. Additionally, she created auto timing closure scripts in PrimeTime to improve setup and hold timing, serving as a quick engineering change order solution. Her work has facilitated advancements in design efficiency and accuracy across various projects.
Educational Background in Electrical Engineering
Namitha Thirunavukkarasu holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University. Her educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in electrical and semiconductor engineering principles, which she has applied throughout her professional career in various roles within the industry.