Shridhar Dessai
About Shridhar Dessai
Shridhar Dessai is a Senior Firmware Engineer at Synaptics, where he has worked since 2011. He has extensive experience in embedded software development and has implemented a full-speed USB 2.0 device stack on FPGA.
Work at Synaptics
Shridhar Dessai has served as a Senior Firmware Engineer at Synaptics since 2011. In this role, he has designed and developed small footprint embedded multithreaded firmware for Synaptics touch products. His work involves utilizing programming languages such as C, C++, and assembly. Dessai implemented a full-speed USB 2.0 device stack on FPGA, contributing to the advancement of Synaptics' product offerings.
Previous Experience in Firmware Engineering
Prior to his tenure at Synaptics, Shridhar Dessai worked at several technology companies. He was an Embedded Software Engineer at Keyu Tech from 2008 to 2009. Following that, he served as a Software Engineer at Qualcomm Innovation Center Inc from 2009 to 2011. Dessai also worked as an Embedded Software Engineer at Sarayu Softech from 2005 to 2007, gaining extensive experience in firmware development.
Education and Expertise
Shridhar Dessai holds a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2007 to 2009. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunications Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University. His educational background supports his expertise in firmware engineering and embedded systems.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Dessai is proficient in open source licensing and publishing protocols. He has experience working with various peripherals, including USB, I2C, SPI, and PS2. His technical skills include designing firmware for embedded systems, particularly in the context of touch products and capacitive keyboard projects.
Notable Projects and Contributions
During his career, Shridhar Dessai has worked on significant projects, including the industry's first capacitive keyboard/space bar project. His contributions have played a role in advancing technology in the field of touch interfaces and embedded systems.