Akshaya Venkatesan
About Akshaya Venkatesan
Akshaya Venkatesan is a Verification Engineer with extensive experience in various verification tools and protocols. Currently employed at Synaptics Incorporated, he has previously worked at Cientra, Maven Silicon, and Aspire Systems.
Current Role at Synaptics
Akshaya Venkatesan currently serves as a Verification Engineer at Synaptics Incorporated, where he has been employed since 2018. His role involves utilizing various verification methodologies and tools to ensure the quality and functionality of products. Based in Bangalore, he has contributed to the company's projects for six years, applying his expertise in verification processes.
Previous Experience in Verification Engineering
Prior to his current position, Akshaya worked as a Verification Engineer at Cientra from 2017 to 2018 for one year in Bangalore. His experience also includes a role as a Graduate Trainee at Maven Silicon for four months in 2017, where he gained practical insights into verification techniques. Additionally, he interned at Aspire Systems for two months in 2016, further enhancing his skills in the field.
Educational Background in Engineering
Akshaya Venkatesan completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering at Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy from 2013 to 2017. His education provided a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his career in verification engineering.
Technical Skills and Tools Proficiency
Akshaya possesses expertise in a wide range of engineering tools and software, including Riviera Pro, Xilinx ISE, ModelSIM, Quartus II, MATLAB, Silab, MultiSIM, Keil, SQL Server Management Studio, and Visual Basics 2012. He has protocol knowledge in UART, I2C, and SPI, and a good understanding of various CMOS fabrication technologies. His experience includes working on Altera's DE1 and DE2 boards and a solid grasp of CMOS transistor logic structures.