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AVIK SUMED ARUN

Toronto,ON

Summary

Highly motivated Physical Design Engineer with over 6 years of experience in Block-level Physical Design (Netlist to GDSII) and expertise in TSMC 7nm & 5nm technology nodes. Proficient in Timing Closure, ECO Cycle PV, Full Chip Static Timing Analysis, Special Timing Checks, Floorplanning, Pin-placement, Manual Feedthru insertion, and Full-Chip-Level PnR. Currently focused on Full Chip Static Timing Analysis and Timing Closure. Seeking a challenging role to further refine skills and contribute as a valuable asset to an organization. Known for a proactive and creative approach to problem-solving, eager to leverage expertise and dedication to drive progress in chip design. Adaptable to evolving technological landscapes and committed to delivering high-quality results.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

LEAD ENGINEER - PHYSICAL DESIGN

SIGNOFF SEMICONDUCTORS INCORPORATION. Client : AMD
04.2023 - Current

Technology: TSMC 5nm
Tools : Synopsis ICC2, Synopsis PrimeTime.
Roles & Responsibility :

  • Timing Analysis at Full Chip level and providing tile level feedback.
  • Interface timing analysis and closure at the Full-Chip Level.
  • Full Chip Level Special Timing Checks and Timing Closure.
  • 2-Tile Interface Timing Closure.

LEAD ENGINEER - PHYSICAL DESIGN

SingOff Semiconductors Pvt Ltd. Client : AMD
01.2022 - 04.2023

Technology: TSMC 5nm

Tools : Synopsis ICC2, Synopsis PrimeTime.

Roles & Responsibility :

  • Various FloorPlan experiments at Full Chip Level.
  • Robust Pin Planning at Full Chip Level.
  • Insertion of Feedthrus.
  • PnR at Full Chip Level.
  • Full Chip Level Timing Closure.

Sr.Physical Design Engineer, Team Lead

SingOff Semiconductors Pvt Ltd. Client : AMD
12.2019 - 01.2022

Technology: TSMC 5nm

Tools : Synopsis ICC2, Fusion Compiler, PT, Calibre.

Roles & Responsibility :

  • Handling of various Blocks through PnR Flow, and achieving Target QOR.
  • Various FP experimentation and providing feedback to FCFP team and respective tile owners.
  • Involved in Improvement of 5nm PnR flow for faster PnR runtime, and providing feedback. Achieved reduction of 3 days for blocks above 3 million instances.
  • Involved in Flow improvement w.r.t to over all QOR and DRC improvement and providing feedback.
  • Full Chip Floorplanning. Signal Pins/Ports and Feedthru insertion.

Physical Design Engineer

SingOff Semiconductors Pvt Ltd. Client: AMD
12.2018 - 10.2019

Technology : TSMC 7nm

Tools : Synopsis ICC2, PT, Calibre.

Roles & Responsibility :

  • Responsible for handling two blocks and implementation. Floorplanning, Placement, CTS and Routing.
  • Responsible for ECO, Timing Closure and Physical Verification and IR/EM fixes.

Physical Design Engineer

SingOff Semiconductors Pvt Ltd. Client : AMD
09.2017 - 10.2018

Technology : TSMC 7nm

Tools : Synopsis ICC2, PT, Calibre.

Roles & Responsibility :

  • Responsible for handling two blocks and implementation. Floorplanning, Placement, CTS and Routing.
  • Responsible for ECO, Timing Closure and Physical Verification and IR/EM fixes.

Education

Master of Technology - VLSI DESIGN

VIT University, Vellore.
Vellore
06-2016

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies

Visveshwaraiah Technological University
Bangalore
07-2012

Skills

-Block-level Physical Design - Netlist to GDSII

- Static Timing Analysis and Timing Closure

- Physical verification – DRC/LVS

-IR/EM

- ECO cycle

- Experience of working in 7nm & 5nm technology node

- Full Chip Floorplanning, Signal Pins/Ports/Feedthru insertion

-Static Timing Analysis and Timing Closure- Full Chip Level

Timeline

LEAD ENGINEER - PHYSICAL DESIGN

SIGNOFF SEMICONDUCTORS INCORPORATION. Client : AMD
04.2023 - Current

LEAD ENGINEER - PHYSICAL DESIGN

SingOff Semiconductors Pvt Ltd. Client : AMD
01.2022 - 04.2023

Sr.Physical Design Engineer, Team Lead

SingOff Semiconductors Pvt Ltd. Client : AMD
12.2019 - 01.2022

Physical Design Engineer

SingOff Semiconductors Pvt Ltd. Client: AMD
12.2018 - 10.2019

Physical Design Engineer

SingOff Semiconductors Pvt Ltd. Client : AMD
09.2017 - 10.2018

Master of Technology - VLSI DESIGN

VIT University, Vellore.

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies

Visveshwaraiah Technological University
AVIK SUMED ARUN