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Charles-Francis Mvome-Avah

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Results-driven Digital Hardware Engineer with over 12 years of experience in designing, implementing, and testing advanced electronic systems. Expertise in SoC/PMU design, high-speed memory systems, and digital communication interfaces. Proven track record in hardware debugging, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and developing system-level test plans. Proficient in Python and C/C++ for test script development. Bilingual in French and English.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Hardware Digital Electronic Engineer

Renesas
11.2022 - Current

-Lead the design, characterization, and performance testing of advanced digital hardware systems, including PLLs, buffers, and clocking generators.

-Develop and execute system-level test plans to ensure peak performance of cutting-edge silicon.

-Debug silicon issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve hardware challenges.

-Interface with external vendors to develop and implement verification plans for chipsets.

Staff Electronic Engineer

Seagate
06.2021 - 10.2022

-Defined and led EE architecture and development for various products, managing outsourced EE design resources.

-Developed and validated product EE design requirements through simulations and experimental analysis.

-Oversaw hardware development phases, focusing on high-speed interfaces such as PCIe and USB.

Hardware Development Engineer

Nokia
06.2017 - 06.2021

-Designed and tested electronic boards for baseband systems, including layout and schematic development using Mentor Graphics.

-Investigated EMC issues and supported mass production with technical documentation and lab investigations.

-Worked on high-speed communication technologies, including DDR4, PCIe, and USB.

Hardware Electronic Engineer

Axileo - Sagemcom
11.2012 - 06.2017

-Developed and tested electronic boards for set-top boxes and gateways, managing ODM projects and hardware support.

-Conducted EMC investigations and lab-based electronic troubleshooting.

-Focused on digital interfaces such as Ethernet, PCIe, and various communication protocols.

Education

Master 2 Electrical Engineering And Industrial IT -

Evry University
23 Bd François Mitterrand, 91000 Évry-Courcouronne
06.2012

Master 1 Electrical Engineering And Industrial IT -

Evry University
3 Bd François Mitterrand, 91000 Évry-Courcouronnes
06.2011

License Electrical Engineering And Industrial IT -

Evry University
3 Bd François Mitterrand, 91000 Évry-Courcouronnes
2010

License Maintenance Of Thermal And Energy System -

Sénart IUT
36 Rue Georges Charpak, 77127 Lieusaint, France
2009

DUT Electrical Engineering And Industrial IT -

Sénart IUT
36 Rue Georges Charpak, 77127 Lieusaint, France
2008

Baccalaureate Electrotechnics Genius -

André Malraux, Montereau-Fault-Yonne
4 Av. Du Lycée, 77130 Montereau-Fault-Yonne, Franc
2006

Skills

Hardware Design & Debugging: SoC/PMU design, high-speed memory systems, digital communication interfaces (PCIe, USB, DDR)

Testing & Validation: System-level test planning, performance characterization, silicon debugging

Tools & Software: Advanced lab equipment (DSOs, Logic Analyzers), Mentor Graphics, Hyperlinx

Programming Languages: Python, C/C

Communication: Strong technical communication skills, experience with cross-functional team collaboration

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary

Qualifications

-Experience: Over 12 years in relevant industry roles, with a solid understanding of SoC/PMU design and micro-architecture.

-Industry Experience: Demonstrated expertise with high-speed memory systems and digital communication interfaces (e.g., PCIe, DDR).

-Technical Skills: Hands-on hardware debugging, proficiency in modern lab equipment, and experience in developing tests for silicon designs.

Timeline

Hardware Digital Electronic Engineer

Renesas
11.2022 - Current

Staff Electronic Engineer

Seagate
06.2021 - 10.2022

Hardware Development Engineer

Nokia
06.2017 - 06.2021

Hardware Electronic Engineer

Axileo - Sagemcom
11.2012 - 06.2017

Master 2 Electrical Engineering And Industrial IT -

Evry University

Master 1 Electrical Engineering And Industrial IT -

Evry University

License Electrical Engineering And Industrial IT -

Evry University

License Maintenance Of Thermal And Energy System -

Sénart IUT

DUT Electrical Engineering And Industrial IT -

Sénart IUT

Baccalaureate Electrotechnics Genius -

André Malraux, Montereau-Fault-Yonne
Charles-Francis Mvome-Avah