David Garavaglia
About David Garavaglia
David Garavaglia is an experienced Electronic Engineering Test Technician with over 20 years in test engineering, currently working at Synaptics Incorporated and Intermolecular in San Jose, California. He specializes in ATE test development and has a strong background in designing automated test solutions for various electronic devices.
Work at Synaptics
David Garavaglia has been employed at Synaptics Incorporated as an Electronic Engineering Test Technician since 2013. His role involves working in San Jose, California, where he has accumulated over 11 years of experience. His responsibilities include designing and implementing automated test solutions for various electronic components, contributing to the company's focus on innovative technology.
Current Role at Intermolecular
Since 2020, David has also been working as a LabVIEW Software Engineer at Intermolecular in San Jose, California. In this position, he applies his expertise in software engineering to develop and enhance testing applications, further expanding his skill set in the field of electronic engineering.
Education and Expertise
David Garavaglia studied at both the University of Silicon Valley and Cogswell Polytechnic College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology (BSEET). His education focused on Digital Electronics and Analog Transistor Theory. He has also completed coursework in SystemVerilog and semiconductor Design for Test (DFT), and is currently taking classes in SystemVerilog Assertions and Xilinx FPGA programming.
Professional Background
David has over 20 years of experience in test engineering, specializing in Automated Test Equipment (ATE) test development. His previous roles include Senior Test Engineer positions at Exar Corporation, Eagle Test Systems, and Applied Automation. He has designed test applications for various technologies, including power management and RFID systems, and has served as a trainer for engineers in using test equipment.
Technical Skills and Contributions
David possesses extensive technical skills in designing turnkey automated test solutions for a range of electronic components. He is proficient with various ATE test equipment, including Eagle ATE testers and Teradyne Catalyst systems. His contributions include developing I2C digital signal patterns, writing test patterns for integral measurements, and specifying high-frequency matching traces for circuit designs.