Naveen Bharathwaj Akesh
About Naveen Bharathwaj Akesh
Naveen Bharathwaj Akesh is a Principal Engineer at Achronix Semiconductor Corporation, specializing in high-performance micro-processor design with over nine years of experience in advanced CMOS technologies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Anna University Chennai and a Master's Degree in VLSI from the University of Michigan.
Work at Achronix Semiconductor Corporation
Naveen Bharathwaj Akesh has been employed at Achronix Semiconductor Corporation since 2017, progressing through various roles. He currently serves as Principal Engineer, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked as Senior Staff Engineer from 2021 to 2023 and as Senior Hardware Engineer from 2017 to 2019. His responsibilities include floorplanning and custom Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS) for internal IPs related to programmable logic. He plays a crucial role in achieving timing closure for custom blocks, IPs, and top-level designs.
Education and Expertise
Naveen Bharathwaj Akesh earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from Anna University Chennai, studying from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education at the University of Michigan, where he obtained a Master’s Degree in VLSI from 2012 to 2014. His expertise encompasses high-performance micro-processor design, advanced CMOS technologies, SPICE analysis, Library Optimization, Monte Carlo simulations, Electromigration, and Design for Manufacturability.
Background in Hardware Engineering
Before joining Achronix Semiconductor Corporation, Naveen Bharathwaj Akesh worked at Oracle as a Senior Hardware Engineer from 2014 to 2017. His experience includes significant contributions to Synthesis, Design for Testability (DFT), and scan insertion for blocks with memories and other macros. He also served as a Research Assistant at the University of Michigan from 2013 to 2014, where he gained valuable experience in research and development.
Professional Experience in Micro-Processor Design
With over 9 years of experience in high-performance micro-processor design, Naveen Bharathwaj Akesh has worked extensively with advanced CMOS technologies ranging from N16 to N3. His roles have involved collaboration with foundry, design, and CAD vendors to troubleshoot issues in models and tools, demonstrating his ability to work cross-functionally in complex engineering environments.