Garima Anand
About Garima Anand
Garima Anand is a Staff System Design Engineer specializing in WLAN at Synaptics Incorporated, with extensive experience in wireless technologies and RF performance testing. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Instrumentation and a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Work at Synaptics
Garima Anand has been employed at Synaptics Incorporated since 2022, serving as a Staff System Design Engineer specializing in WLAN technologies. In this role, she focuses on the design and validation of wireless communication systems. Her responsibilities include testing WLAN chipsets to ensure optimal RF performance and troubleshooting any design issues that arise. Based in San Jose, California, she has contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing wireless technology capabilities.
Previous Experience at Cypress Semiconductor
Prior to her current position, Garima Anand worked at Cypress Semiconductor Corporation from 2017 to 2022 as a Staff RF Design Validation and Test Engineer. During her five years at Cypress, she was involved in the validation and testing of RF designs, contributing to the development and improvement of wireless technologies. Her experience in this role laid a strong foundation for her current work in WLAN system design.
Education and Expertise
Garima Anand holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and Instrumentation from Apeejay College Of Engineering, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. She further advanced her education by earning a Master’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, completing her studies from 2015 to 2017. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of engineering.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Garima Anand possesses a range of technical skills relevant to her field. She is experienced in programming and scripting languages, including C, Python, and TCL, and is proficient in Linux environments. Her expertise extends to using advanced measuring equipment such as CMW500, IQxel, VNA, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, and Power Meter. Additionally, she utilizes software tools like Cadence Virtuoso, LTSpice IV, and Allegro for design and testing purposes, enabling her to conduct thorough RF measurements.
RF Measurement Capabilities
Garima Anand has strong capabilities in RF measurements, which include evaluating parameters such as Error Vector Magnitude (EVM), Noise Figure (NF), Intermodulation Distortion (IM3/IM5), Input Third-Order Intercept Point (IIP3), Phase Noise, and Tx/Rx Gain. Her proficiency in these measurements is essential for validating the performance of wireless technologies and ensuring compliance with industry standards.