Vijayeendra Rao

• Spearheaded the design of comprehensive test plans for High Resolution Data Converters, focusing on characterizing critical performance parameters such as Linearity, Noise, DNL, and INL. • Developed and maintained Python-based test routines to rigorously characterize parts for both functionality and performance significantly improving testing efficiency. • Collaborated closely with design engineers to analyze test results, identify areas for improvement, and drive design enhancements. • Contributed to the digital design verification of the SPI protocol, ensuring robust and reliable communication. • Automated lab instruments for data capture and analysis using Python, streamlining the testing process and improving data accuracy. • Developed firmware for FPGA/Arduino using C++, expanding testing capabilities and enabling custom test solutions. • Designed PCB schematics and layouts for ASIC evaluation boards using Cadence Capture CIS and PCB Editor 17.4, facilitating rapid prototyping and evaluation.

• Successfully delivered an Automated Test system using Python to qualify IR Camera product which included writing scripts for capturing frames from FPA controlled by ASIC/FPGA which was followed by image processing modules to report quality standards like QE, Responsivity, Operability, and other parameters. • Automated report generation of production camera and graphical analysis of test results. • Expertise in Python for automating the communication of different Lab instruments including but not limited to Thermal Chamber, Blackbody, Function generator, Temperature controller and other test systems. • Experience working with embedded system design and knowledge of UART, Serial, SPI communication protocols. • Designed a Python based GUI for end-to-end testing of an in-house camera involving Image analysis routines like Histogram analysis and programming frame grabbers for image acquisition.