Vishal Chopra
About Vishal Chopra
Vishal Chopra is a Senior Engineer with extensive experience in embedded systems and Linux kernel development. He has worked for notable companies including Imagination Technologies, Qualcomm, and Landis+Gyr, and currently holds a position at SiMa.ai.
Current Role at SiMa.ai
Vishal Chopra serves as a Senior Engineer at SiMa.ai, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing and optimizing embedded systems, leveraging his extensive experience in device drivers and embedded Linux systems. His contributions are integral to the company's mission of advancing machine learning capabilities in edge devices.
Previous Experience at Qualcomm
Before joining SiMa.ai, Vishal Chopra worked at Qualcomm as an Engineer from 2018 to 2021. During his three years at Qualcomm, he gained valuable experience in embedded systems and contributed to various projects that enhanced the performance and reliability of their products.
Experience at Imagination Technologies
Vishal Chopra began his career as a Graduate Software Engineer at Imagination Technologies, where he worked for one year from 2017 to 2018. This role provided him with foundational skills in software development and embedded systems, setting the stage for his future positions in the industry.
Background in Firmware Engineering
Prior to his tenure at Imagination Technologies, Vishal worked as a Firmware Engineer at Landis+Gyr (Toshiba Group) from 2015 to 2017. In this two-year role, he honed his skills in firmware development, contributing to projects that required a deep understanding of embedded systems.
Education and Technical Skills
Vishal Chopra holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree from Guru Nanak Dev University, which he completed from 2011 to 2014. He is proficient in programming languages such as C and Shell Scripting, and is familiar with tools like GIT. His technical expertise includes Linux kernel development, DRM, OpenGL, and ARM technologies, as well as experience in data structures, socket programming, and IPC mechanisms.