Vikesh Thakrar
About Vikesh Thakrar
Vikesh Thakrar is a Lead MTS Verification engineer at Rambus, with extensive experience in design verification and a background in electronics and communication. He has worked for various companies, including Synapse Design Inc., Synopsys Inc., and ISRO, and is skilled in utilizing multiple verification tools and implementing industry standards.
Current Role at Rambus
Vikesh Thakrar serves as the Lead MTS Verification at Rambus, a position he has held since 2019. He works in San Jose, California, where he oversees verification processes, ensuring high standards in design validation. His role involves utilizing advanced verification methodologies and tools to enhance product quality and reliability.
Previous Experience at Synapse Design Inc.
Prior to his current role, Vikesh worked as a Senior Design Verification Engineer at Synapse Design Inc. from 2013 to 2015. During his tenure in the San Francisco Bay Area, he focused on design verification, contributing to various projects that required a deep understanding of verification processes and methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Vikesh Thakrar studied at SHANTILAL SHAH ENGINEERING COLLEGE in Bhavnagar, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics & Communication from 1998 to 2001. He also attended AVPTI, further enhancing his technical skills. His expertise includes implementing the DO-254 Avionics standard and developing test benches for both block level and SoC level verification.
Professional Background
Vikesh has a diverse professional background, having worked at several notable organizations. He was an Application Engineer Sr. II at Synopsys Inc. from 2016 to 2019 and held positions at eInfochips as a Senior ASIC Verification Engineer and Senior ASIC Engineer from 2007 to 2013. He also gained experience as an Apprentice Engineer at ISRO from 2002 to 2003.
Technical Skills and Tools
Vikesh is skilled in a variety of verification tools and methodologies. He utilizes tools from Synopsys, Cadence, and Mentor Graphics for verification processes. His technical skills include handling standard interface protocols such as PCIe, AXI, AHB, APB, and ATB coresight components. He is also proficient in project planning and database management tools, including Microsoft Project, SVN, CVS, Git, Perforce, and DOORS.