Santiago Fiscal
About Santiago Fiscal
Santiago Fiscal is a Principal Layout Engineer specializing in analog layout at Rambus in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He has developed quality assurance methodologies and mentoring programs, and possesses extensive experience in physical design and layout processes across various technologies.
Work at Rambus
Santiago Fiscal has been employed at Rambus as a Principal Layout Engineer (Analog Layout) since 2017. In this role, he focuses on analog layout design and has contributed to the development of layout projects by implementing a Pass/Fail script-based QA methodology. This approach has improved the quality and consistency of layout projects. He has also established a formal review process that includes a checklist and documentation to ensure thorough evaluations throughout the block lifecycle.
Education and Expertise
Santiago Fiscal earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics from Universidad Panamericana, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in electronics, which he applies in his professional work. He is fluent in various technical tools and languages, including calibre decks, skill, tcl, perl, LEF/DEF, SVRF, and command line operations, which are essential for his role in layout engineering.
Background
Prior to his current position at Rambus, Santiago Fiscal worked at Snowbush IP as an Engineering Manager from 2010 to 2014. He then joined Semtech as a Senior Analog and P&R Engineer, where he worked from 2014 to 2017. His extensive experience includes completing full Place and Route (P&R) processes for over seven test chips across various technologies, specifically from 90nm to 28nm.
Achievements
Santiago Fiscal has developed multiple checks and utilities aimed at enhancing layout speed and quality. Notable contributions include a customizable powergrid script and a tapeout delivery flow. Additionally, he has taken on mentoring responsibilities for junior layout team members and has been involved in the new-hire layout training program, demonstrating his commitment to knowledge sharing and team development.