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- RTL designing for Xilinx FPGAs (ultrascale and ultrascale + family) - RTL design for encryption engine and high speed network communication (1/10 Gbps BASE-X fiber optic) - Defining clock constraints and Timing Constraints for Input and Output port - Timing analysis -PCB design up to 8 layers in Altium Designer, Kicad and Eagle -Schematic design.

Own feasibility studies for defining the system architecture, requirements, and external interfaces Develop microarchitecture and logic design in collaboration with functional leads to deliver design from architecture to tape-out. Perform RTL coding, Lint checks, CDC tests, and creating timing constraint files. Work closely with Synthesis, STA, PD, and DFT teams to meet all functional requirements, performance, power, and area goals.

Support and/or leads Hardware engineering activity for assigned programs to ensure that products meet customer and HARMAN specifications, and that program milestones are achieved. Designs electronic hardware for audio amplifier products or sub-modules to meet automotive OEM and Harman requirements, owning the design through the complete life cycle of the product. Prepares and maintains specifications, schematics, BOMs and related documentation during development. Works and participates in a product team environment, supporting other team functions: Hardware leads, software, mechanical, manufacturing process, test, and quality engineering.

The main activity was to design, commissioning and troubleshooting of equipment that uses FPGA circuits. Within the projects, I had the following responsibilities: - Analysis of the requirements provided by the beneficiary and design of the functional diagram. -Choosing the optimal solution regarding of the provided requirements and fitting into the budget. -Documentation and selection of integrated circuits included in the equipment components. -Designing the symbols of the electronic components needed in the execution of the electronic schematic. -Designing the electronic schematic. -Documenting the electronic schematic and providing footprints necessary for PCB design. -PCB design up to 8 layers in Altium Designer, Kicad and Eagle -Designing RTL in VHDL language for communication and data transfer interfaces. -Implementation of data processing algorithms in VHDL language.

The main activity was to design and assembly of equipment and systems that use FPGA circuits and processors or microcontrollers. Within the projects, I had the following responsibilities: - Analysis of the requirements provided by the beneficiary and design of the functional diagram. -Providing the optimal solution regarding the requirements and fitting into the budget. -Documentation and selection of the integrated circuits included in the equipment. -Design symbols for the electronic components. -Footprint Design for components. -Design the electronic schematic. -Schematic design using Altium Designer, Kicad, Eagle or OrCAD -Documenting the schematic and providing footprints necessary for PCB design. -PCB design for small series (circuits up to 8 layers). -Commissioning and troubleshooting of electronic circuits. -Documentation of material requirements (BOM) and placing purchase orders. -Populating the PCB with components and assembling prototypes. -Electronic circuits debugging. - Designing RTL arhitecture. - Implementation of modules in the VHDL language. - Designing the RTL modules in the VHDL language to allow the transfer and processing of large volumes of data. - Application development in C# languages. - Design and assembly of electronic modules such as voltage converters, co-processing circuits, signal converters, communication modules, etc.

The main activities were research, design and direct coordination of development activities, operation, maintenance and repair of measuring equipment, data acquisition and automation systems. Responsibilities: -Identification of the necessary custom equipment for workbenches and laboratories according to the specifications provided by the client. -Installation, commissioning and staff training regarding the use of the delivered equipment. - Development of hardware solutions for signal conversion, acquisition and processing of sensor data. - Assembling and testing the developed electronic devices.

Performing functional validation of the control system for electric vehicles (hardware and software). Analysis of results and drafting of the validation report. Providing support for the hardware team in the development of new equipment. Identifying defects and their causes. Use of laboratory instrumentation for data acquisition (oscilloscope, digital multimeter, CAN monitor).

From 10.2014 to 03.2016 Internship; From 03.2016 to 10.2016 Computer and Networking Technician; From 10.2016 to 04.2017 Maintenance specialist The main activity was to design and develop the new products of the type: automatic ticket machines, pedestrian and car access systems, automation systems. Responsibilities: - Identification the necessary equipment according to the specifications provided by the client. -Installation and commissioning of developed equipment or vendor equipment. - Supervision of installation and commissioning activities. -Hardware and software design of new equipment and customized solutions. - Documenting the material requirements and placing orders with suppliers. -Study the documentation provided by the manufacturers. - Design of electronic circuits and PCBs. -Assembly, installation and maintenance of IT & C equipment, automated payment machine for parking and tickets, electric and hydraulic barriers and access systems.

Battery Management Systems