Vinodh Kanakadass
About Vinodh Kanakadass
Vinodh Kanakadass is a Senior Staff Software Systems Engineer at Synaptics Incorporated, with a background in electrical and communication engineering. He has previously held senior engineering roles at Imagination Technologies and NXP Semiconductors, and he earned his Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Science.
Current Role at Synaptics
Vinodh Kanakadass serves as a Senior Staff Software Systems Engineer at Synaptics Incorporated. He has held this position since 2022 and is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. In this role, he is involved in the development and optimization of software systems, contributing to the company's focus on innovative technology solutions.
Previous Experience at NXP Semiconductors
Prior to his current position, Vinodh worked at NXP Semiconductors as a Senior Lead Engineer from 2017 to 2022. During his five-year tenure in Bengaluru, India, he focused on leading engineering projects and enhancing system designs, which contributed to the company's advancements in semiconductor technology.
Experience at Imagination Technologies
Vinodh Kanakadass was employed at Imagination Technologies as a Senior System Design Engineer from 2013 to 2017. Over the course of four years in Bengaluru, India, he played a key role in system design projects, leveraging his expertise in software and hardware integration.
Educational Background
Vinodh holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Communication Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), where he studied from 2007 to 2013. He also earned an M.Sc. (Engg) in Communication Engineering from IISc from 2005 to 2007. Earlier, he completed his B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering at PSG College of Technology from 1999 to 2003.
Early Career at Ittiam Systems
Vinodh began his professional career at Ittiam Systems, where he worked as an Engineer for six months in 2004 in Bangalore. This initial experience provided him with foundational skills in engineering and system design.