Pardu Sampath K Banka
About Pardu Sampath K Banka
Pardu Sampath K Banka is a Principal Engineer in Field Applications Engineering with extensive experience in HDL/HVL languages and methodologies. He has worked at notable companies including Rambus, Marvell Semiconductor, and Tata Consultancy Services, and holds degrees in Electronics & Communications and Business/Managerial Economics.
Work at Rambus
Pardu Sampath K Banka currently serves as Principal Engineer in Field Applications Engineering at Rambus, a position he has held since 2022. His role involves leveraging his extensive expertise in hardware and software integration to support various engineering projects. Prior to this position, he worked at Rambus as a Senior Applications Engineer specializing in PCIe/CXL from 2015 to 2022. His tenure at Rambus has been marked by a focus on enhancing product performance and interoperability.
Education and Expertise
Pardu holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communications from Anna University, which he completed from 1996 to 2000. He furthered his education with a Postgraduate Diploma in VLSI Frontend from TTM Institute of IT in 2001-2002. In addition, he completed the CORe program in Business/Managerial Economics at Harvard Business School Online from 2021 to 2022. His educational background supports his technical skills in various HDL/HVL languages and methodologies.
Background in ASIC Verification
Pardu has a significant background in ASIC verification, having worked as a Senior ASIC Verification Engineer (Consultant) at Marvell Semiconductor from 2012 to 2015. His experience includes post-layout gate-level simulation and product proving, which are critical in the development of reliable semiconductor products. He also served as a Project Lead at Tata Consultancy Services from 2009 to 2012, where he managed projects in the Hyderabad Area, India.
Technical Skills and Tools
Pardu is skilled in various hardware description languages and methodologies, including Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL, and UVM. He possesses a strong understanding of ARM AMBA interfaces and is familiar with Mentor Graphics tools like Modelsim and Questasim. His proficiency extends to Synopsys tools such as VCS and Spyglass, as well as Cadence tools including NC-Verilog and RTLCompiler. He is also a certified ASIC Prototyping expert on the HAPS platform.
Career Progression
Pardu's career includes roles at several prominent companies in the semiconductor industry. He began as an Assistant Systems Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services from 2004 to 2005, followed by a position as a Senior Verification Engineer at Cyient from 2005 to 2009. His diverse experiences across different organizations have contributed to his expertise in PCIe MAC-PHY interoperability integration and debugging.