Shivakumar U.M
About Shivakumar U.M
Shivakumar U.M is a Lead MTS Layout Design at Rambus in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, with a background in Electronics and Communications Engineering. He has extensive experience in semiconductor design, particularly in power management modules and advanced technological nodes.
Work at Rambus
Shivakumar U.M currently serves as Lead MTS Layout Design at Rambus, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is based in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India. His responsibilities include overseeing layout design projects and ensuring the successful implementation of advanced semiconductor technologies. His experience encompasses working with cutting-edge technological nodes, specifically 4nm and 5nm processes, which are critical in the semiconductor industry.
Education and Expertise
Shivakumar U.M earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from G.M. Institute of Technology, Davangere, from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his extensive expertise in semiconductor design, particularly in analog-to-digital converter (ADC) modules and power management modules, including low-dropout regulators (LDOs) and BUCK/BOOST voltage regulators.
Background
Before joining Rambus, Shivakumar U.M accumulated significant experience in the semiconductor industry. He worked at Karmic Design Centre as a Member of Technical Staff from 2010 to 2016, followed by a role as Lead Engineer at Altran from 2016 to 2021. He also briefly served as a Senior Engineer at Aricent in 2016. His career trajectory reflects a progression from individual contributor to team lead, highlighting his leadership and collaborative skills.
Achievements in Semiconductor Design
Shivakumar U.M has made notable contributions in semiconductor design throughout his career. He has generated IP hand-off files from scratch, including LEF, DEF, and Bump overlay files. His experience extends to collaborating with major semiconductor fabrication companies such as TSMC, Samsung, and Texas Instruments. He has also demonstrated versatility by working on both product and test chips, showcasing his comprehensive skill set in layout design.