Dr Shikha Khurana

Head (R & D) & Technical Program Manager @ Maverick Semiconductor Pvt. Ltd.

About

As Head – Research & Development and Technical Program Manager at Maverick Semiconductor Pvt. Ltd., I lead engineering enablement, program development, and capability-building initiatives within the semiconductor services domain. My focus is on strengthening technical readiness across IP and SoC-related engagements through structured training programs, technical hiring, academic partnerships, and delivery governance. With over 20 years of combined experience in academia and industry, I bring a blend of technical leadership, mentoring, and program execution. I currently drive initiatives spanning technical training frameworks, recruitment strategy, university relations, and government-facing project documentation, ensuring that engineering teams are equipped to meet client expectations and evolving technology needs. I hold a Ph.D. in Analog Neuromorphic Computing from The NorthCap University, Gurugram, where my research focused on hybrid circuit design using the pseudo-memristive effect. This foundation strengthens my approach to structured problem-solving, system-level reasoning, and technically grounded decision-making. Alongside leadership responsibilities, I apply architecture-level thinking and early-stage design analysis to support feasibility assessment, technical evaluation, and research-driven documentation within ongoing programs. Earlier in my career, I have also contributed to conceptual architecture studies and lifecycle documentation for advanced domains such as ADAS as part of structured government and institutional reporting initiatives. My professional focus areas include: • Engineering Enablement & Capability Development • Technical Program Leadership • Architecture-Level Thinking & System Analysis • Technical Hiring & Talent Development • University Partnerships • Government Project Documentation & Compliance • Research-Driven Training Design I am passionate about building strong engineering teams, fostering industry-academia collaboration, and enabling engineers to perform at their best through structured programs and technical guidance. I enjoy roles that combine technology leadership, system thinking, and people development to deliver meaningful organizational impact.

Country

City

India

Industry

Semiconductors

Skill

Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA), Electronics Design, Specifications, Modeling, Design, System on a Chip (SoC), Architecture, RTL Development, RTL Design, Logic Design, RTL Coding, Student Development, Digital Education, Counseling, Alumni Relations, Academic Advising, University Teaching, Product Offerings, Service Work, Demonstration

Experience

Head (R & D) & Technical Program Manager

Maverick Semiconductor Pvt. Ltd.

2024-9 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

Lead R&D function focused on engineering enablement, program development, and technical governance in a semiconductor services environment. Responsibility spans capability building, technical hiring, academic collaboration, and structured program execution across IP and SoC-related initiatives. Key Responsibilities & Contributions Program Leadership & Engineering Enablement Drive engineering readiness programs to support delivery teams engaged in semiconductor services projects. Design and oversee structured training frameworks across RTL Design, Verification, DFT, PD, and Embedded Systems. Establish technical onboarding models and mentoring practices to improve workforce capability and deployment readiness. Technical Hiring & Talent Development Lead technical evaluation panels for engineering roles in RTL, DV, DFT, PD and Embedded domains. Develop competency frameworks and interview structures to ensure quality-driven hiring. Support leadership in recruitment strategy and workforce ramp-up planning. University Relations & Academia Collaboration Build and manage institutional partnerships with universities to support training programs, internship engagement, and skill-development initiatives. Work closely with academic teams to align learning outcomes with industry expectations. Government Project Documentation & Compliance Lead the preparation of technical project reports for government and institutional submissions. Develop lifecycle documentation, architecture studies, and feasibility templates aligned with compliance frameworks. Contribute to conceptual architecture studies in advanced domains such as ADAS for structured research and reporting purposes. Delivery Oversight & Technical Governance Provide technical guidance to engineering teams engaged in client assignments. Review delivery artifacts, advise on issue resolution, and support quality consistency across programs. Maintain structured reporting and governance mechanisms to monitor project progress.