Sagar Khedkar
About Sagar Khedkar
Sagar Khedkar is a System Validation Engineer at Rambus, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in verification methodologies and has held various engineering roles at companies such as Applied Micro, Intel, and Texas Instruments.
Work at Rambus
Sagar Khedkar has been employed at Rambus since 2016 as a System Validation Engineer. His tenure at Rambus has spanned over eight years, during which he has held various roles, including Principal Engineer - Verification and Lead Verification Engineer. His responsibilities include overseeing system validation processes and managing verification teams. Khedkar's work at Rambus has involved extensive collaboration with clients and the application of advanced verification methodologies.
Previous Experience in Engineering Management
Before joining Rambus, Sagar Khedkar worked at Applied Micro (AMCC) as an Engineering Manager - ASIC from 2011 to 2013. In this role, he managed large verification teams and was responsible for overseeing engineering projects in the Pune Area, India. His earlier positions at Applied Micro included roles as a Staff Design Engineer and Sr. Staff Design Engineer, contributing to his extensive experience in design and verification.
Expertise in Verification Methodologies
Sagar Khedkar specializes in RTL functional verification using various programming languages and methodologies, including Verilog, Specman ‘e’, and System Verilog. He has experience with multiple verification methodologies such as UVM, OVM, AVM, and eRM. His expertise extends to post-silicon validation and characterization, particularly in DDR4 DIMM product validation, showcasing his technical proficiency in the field.
Educational Background
Sagar Khedkar earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Electronics and Telecommunication from Savitribai Phule Pune University. His studies took place from 1995 to 1999, providing him with a solid foundation in electronics and telecommunications, which has been instrumental in his career in engineering and validation.
Experience with Major Technology Companies
Throughout his career, Sagar Khedkar has held positions at several prominent technology companies. He worked at Intel Corporation as a Verification Consultant for ten months in 2013 and at Texas Instruments as a Design Engineer from 2000 to 2003. Additionally, he served as a Verification Engineer at GDA Technologies from 2003 to 2005. His roles at these companies have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of industry standards, including Ethernet, PCI Express, USB 3.0, and DDR4.