Akhil Acharya
About Akhil Acharya
Akhil Acharya is a Senior Group Manager at NI (National Instruments) in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, with extensive experience in RF Algorithm/Protocol testing and development.
Professional Background
Akhil Acharya is currently serving as a Senior Group Manager at NI (National Instruments) in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. He has had a progressive career at NI, holding various key positions since joining the company in 2011. These roles include Software Group Manager, Senior Software Engineer, Advanced Staff Software Engineer, Staff Software Engineer, and Software Engineer. Prior to his tenure at NI, Akhil worked at Tata Consultancy Services as an Assistant Systems Engineer from 2009 to 2011 in Bengaluru.
Educational Background
Akhil Acharya pursued his education at B. M. S. College of Engineering, where he earned an Engineer’s Degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering, studying from 2005 to 2009. Before that, he attended Nutana Pre University College in Davangere from 2004 to 2005, completing his 11th and 12th standards (PU First and Second Year). His earlier education includes high school at Lourdes Boys High School from 2001 to 2003, and primary school at Lourdes Boys Primary School from 1996 to 2000.
Expertise in RF Algorithm Development and Testing
Akhil has approximately 8 years of experience in RF Algorithm and Protocol development and testing. His specific areas of expertise include 2 years in WCDMA RF algorithm PHY layer testing and around 4 years in LTE/LTE-A Physical layer RF Algorithm development. He is proficient in various RF test measurements such as Modulation Accuracy, ACP, SEM, Channel Power, OBW, TxP, and PVT, and familiar with RF test equipment like spectrum analyzers and signal generators from leading brands including National Instruments, Agilent, and Rohde & Schwarz.
Test Automation Skills
Akhil Acharya is highly skilled in automated test system development, with extensive experience in designing test plans and creating automated Test Frameworks and Test Automation Modules using LabVIEW. He is a Certified LabVIEW Architect (CLA) and has utilized TESTSTAND for creating automated RF tests. His experience also includes working with Reduced signalling, realization of SCPI commands for various measurements, and using Mobile DUTs to make RF measurements. He is adept at debugging complex problems in architectures.
Team Collaboration and Communication
Throughout his career, Akhil Acharya has worked as a team member on cross-functional teams spanning multiple geographic locations, including the US and Germany. His roles have also seen him operate as an individual contributor. He possesses strong written and interpersonal communication skills, is self-motivated, and can become autonomous quickly. Akhil's dedication and commitment to his work and organization are evident in his consistent performance and advancement.