Nitya Thota
About Nitya Thota
Nitya Thota is a Staff CAD Engineer at Synaptics Incorporated, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, with over 10 years of experience in developing Process Design Kits and CAD tools.
Work at Synaptics
Nitya Thota has been employed at Synaptics Incorporated as a Staff CAD Engineer since 2022. In this role, Thota contributes to the development and maintenance of advanced CAD tools and Process Design Kits (PDK). The position involves leveraging over a decade of experience in the semiconductor industry to enhance design automation processes.
Education and Expertise
Nitya Thota holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, which was completed from 2005 to 2009. Thota furthered education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering from New Mexico State University between 2009 and 2012. This educational background supports expertise in CAD tools and semiconductor design.
Background
Before joining Synaptics, Nitya Thota worked at Microchip Technology as a Principal CAD Engineer in Technology Development for ten years, from 2012 to 2022. Thota also served as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant at New Mexico State University, gaining valuable experience in academia and research from 2009 to 2011.
Technical Skills and Experience
Nitya Thota possesses over ten years of experience in developing and maintaining Process Design Kits (PDK) and CAD tools across various technology nodes. Thota has substantial experience in creating design, layout, and tapeout automation tools using Cadence SKILL, Python, Perl, and Shell Script. Additionally, Thota has extensive knowledge in developing and maintaining PCells, DRC, LVS, PERC/PEX, Antenna, ESD, and dummy fill generation decks.