Ameya Pangarkar
About Ameya Pangarkar
Ameya Pangarkar serves as the Director of ASIC Engineering at Synaptics Incorporated in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in engineering management and design, having worked at various companies including Analog Devices and LSI, and holds an Executive MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore.
Current Role at Synaptics
Ameya Pangarkar serves as the Director of ASIC Engineering at Synaptics Incorporated, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, he oversees engineering initiatives related to ASIC design and development. His role involves managing teams and driving projects that leverage his extensive experience in the semiconductor industry.
Previous Experience in ASIC Engineering
Prior to his current role, Ameya Pangarkar worked at Analog Devices in various capacities, including Engineering Manager and Architect from 2015 to 2021. He also served as a Senior Design Engineer at LSI, an Avago Technologies Company, from 2009 to 2011. His diverse experience across these roles has contributed to his expertise in ASIC engineering and team management.
Educational Background
Ameya Pangarkar completed his Executive MBA at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore from 2018 to 2020. He also holds a degree in Electronics & Telecommunications from COEP Technological University, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. His foundational education at National Public School from 1994 to 1997 further established his academic credentials.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Ameya possesses deep expertise in front-end development activities, including SoC architecture, micro-architecture development, and RTL design. He has worked on technologies such as WLAN, audio streaming, ToF sensing, and ultrasound sensing. His ability to manage teams of digital design engineers, application engineers, and software engineers has been a significant aspect of his career.
Leadership and Team Management
Throughout his career, Ameya has managed teams for nearly a decade, leading programs as a Chip Lead with team sizes reaching approximately 100 engineers. He has a proven record of achieving first-pass silicon success in new process technology and complete grounds-up developments. His unique experience in both start-up and well-established companies allows him to integrate best practices effectively.