Andy Kuok

Andy Kuok

Senior Wireless Engineer @ Intel

About

I am an astute, results-focused hardware systems engineering professional, offering more than 15 years of demonstrated experience in the semiconductors, computer hardware, and high-tech verticals. Specializing in RF and hardware product design. I am well-versed in all aspects of designing, manufacturing, validation testing, and debugging of WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS Circuits. I also have a proven track record of success in designing and developing cutting-edge products from concept to production. My areas of expertise include system and board-level signal integrity design, analysis, and verification, as well as: Product Lifecycle Development ● RF Design & Measurements ● High-Speed Digital Design ● Simulation & Modeling ● Systems Design & Testing ● RF Communications ● R&D Engineering ● Wireless Systems ● Client Needs Fulfilment ● Strategic & Tactical Planning ● Program Governance & Execution ● Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution Technical Summary: Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, RF Signal Generator, Oscilloscopes; Cadence Concept, OrCAD, and Allegro; High-Speed Board Design; I2C, I2S, PCM, SPI, UART, USB, SDIO, and Low-Power System Design; Antennas, GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi Devices; LT Spice, Candence Concept, OrCAD, Allegro, Windchill, Agile Methodologies

Country

United States

City

San Francisco

Industry

Consumer Electronics

Skill

Radio Frequency (RF), RF Engineering, RF & Microwave Design, RF Design, Project Management, Schematic Capture, High Speed Design, Computer Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Hardware System integration, Wireless Communications Systems, WLAN, WiFi, Global Positioning System (GPS), Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, OTA, Testing, Research and Development (R&D), Troubleshooting

Experience

Intel

Senior Wireless Engineer

Intel

LinkedIn
2018-10 - 2019-4 · 7 mos

● Evaluated and characterized antenna performance in anechoic chamber. ● Established and implemented WiFi OTA testing for the team ● Characterized WiFi/BT/GPS over-the-air testing in terms of sensitivity and throughput ● Validated 3G/4G radio based on CTIA Over The Air (OTA) tests. Led the team to implement 4G TDD testing. ● Used RF measurement test equipment like base station emulators, Network analyzers, spectrum analyzers.

Intel

Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Intel

LinkedIn
2014 - 2017 · 3 yrs

Senior Hardware Engineer ● Designed wearable hardware system, capture schematic, manage PCB layout, prototype bring-up, debug, and design verification. ● Spearheading and facilitating all aspects of systems integration design, schematic design, board bring up, debug, and testing. Consistently identifying key risks and developing mitigation measures. ● Ensured RF system noise mitigation and ownership in planning and coordinating hardware builds, as well as maintaining engineering documentations and design releases. ● Overseeing overall RF hardware performance, GNSS system design, LNA integration, and RF characterization. ● Establishing and defining key, mission-critical solutions for designing and testing of Bluetooth/ANT+ RF performance. ● Play an instrumental role in leading hardware team to deliver products from concept to launch, including hitting aggressive milestones for each stage of the product development process.

NVIDIA

Senior System Engineer

NVIDIA

LinkedIn
2008 - 2014 · 6 yrs

Mobile Gaming Platform RF Circuit & Antenna Design ● Charged with designing and testing MIMO WiFi and Bluetooth dual band antenna project. ● Oversaw testing of RF performance to meet regulatory requirements and effectively mitigate noise issues on mobile devices. ● Validated WiFi antenna and WiFi RF performance, including both conductive and radiated performance. Collaborating with operations team on defining test methods for manufacturing solutions. ● Tested Bluetooth RF performance to meet Bluetooth specifications. ● Provided mentorship to talented teams of junior engineers and interns. Media Streaming Device ● Designed dual band MIMO WiFi and Bluetooth antennae. Provided support for products in production by conducting root cause analysis, risk analysis, and implementing corrective actions. ● Established and delivered RF circuit optimization and matching results aligned with key specifications and performed Bluetooth RF physical layer hardware test to meet Bluetooth SIG spec. ● Performed OTA, TRP, and TIS measurements and measured WiFi RF parameters such as transmit power, EVM, and receiving sensitivity to meet 802.11 spec and regulatory specifications. Game Controller Device ● Led implementation of dual band chip antenna design. Collaboratively designed and developed electronic hardware functions of new products within multi-disciplined teams that utilized lean product development methods and tools. ● Test RF transmit power, EVM, receiving sensitivity, spectral mask, spectral flatness, and transmit frequency accuracy. ● Perform antenna impedance matching and RF circuit tuning and optimized transmit frequency accuracy. ● Improved employee knowledge of operational procedures and streamlined product flow.

NVIDIA

Senior System Application Engineer

NVIDIA

LinkedIn
2002 - 2008 · 6 yrs

Stereo Glasses RF Board Design & Validation: ● Designed system using 2.4GHz radio chip and PIC microcontroller for battery operated products ● Validated design to meet all FCC and CE regulatory compliances. Ensured products meet full conformance of USBIF. ● Performed DVT qualification―power supply, RF circuit, and antennas, etc.. ●Worked with 6-member, Signal Integrity team and third-party vendors to develop antenna designs. ● Created prototype board to test different antennas such as PCB and ceramic chip antenna. Wireless Co-Existence ●Developed and tested co-existence solutions for WiFi, Bluetooth, and proprietary 2.4GHz protocol on notebook and mobile products. Leveraging deep understanding of design for reliability, manufacturability, and cost. Portable Navigation System ● Capture schematic using Cadence Concept. ● Designed schematic solutions to include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, FM, GPS, and test co-existence. ● Studied antenna placement to improve isolation and increase efficiency. ● Researched different types of displays for LCD and OLED products and technologies. ● Developed and designed audio output circuit. Researched different audio codec and microphone

Education

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

LinkedIn

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

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