Ravi Akella
About Ravi Akella
Ravi Akella is a Camera Application Engineer at onsemi in Bengaluru, India, with extensive experience in image sensor validation and embedded software development. He has worked at various organizations, including STMicroelectronics and Robert Bosch Engineering, and holds a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from San Jose State University.
Work at Onsemi
Ravi Akella has been employed at Onsemi as a Camera Application Engineer since 2021. In this role, he is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. His responsibilities include developing firmware for embedded systems, particularly focusing on camera Image Signal Processing (ISP) and image sensors. He collaborates with marketing teams to create demonstrations for sensors and supports Field Application Engineers in customer evaluation and integration activities.
Previous Experience
Before joining Onsemi, Ravi Akella held several positions in the technology sector. He worked as an Imaging Applications Engineer at STMicroelectronics from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as an Embedded Software Engineer Intern at STMicroelectronics for 10 months in 2016 and as a Research Assistant at the San José State University Research Foundation for 9 months in the same year. He also worked for three years as an Embedded Software Engineer at Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Ltd. from 2011 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Ravi Akella holds a Master's Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from San Jose State University, where he studied from 2015 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology between 2007 and 2011. His expertise includes image sensor functional validation and image quality tuning for consumer camera products, as well as embedded software applications for devices such as Time of Flight Cameras and MEMS sensors.
Awards and Recognition
Ravi Akella has received notable awards for his contributions in the field. He was awarded the Project Performance Award for his extensive knowledge of customer-specific requirements and delivery handling. Additionally, he received the Young Achiever Award for his quick learning and key customer handling activities during overseas assignments in Japan.
Technical Skills
Ravi Akella possesses a range of technical skills relevant to camera application engineering. He utilizes test environments and tools such as Python, MATLAB, V4L2, and CANalyzer. He is skilled in communication protocols including I2C, UART, MIPI, SPI, CAN, and K-Line, which are essential for camera applications. Furthermore, he is proficient in using configuration management tools like SVN and GIT for software development.