MALLIKARJUN GAPAGARI
Fremont
Summary
Printed Circuit Board designer with extensive experience in high-speed routing and component library management. Expertise in designing high-layer count PCBs that meet IPC standards, ensuring product quality and efficiency. Collaborative approach fosters strong relationships with engineering teams to enhance overall project outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
PC BOARD DESIGNER 5
APPLE INC.
Cupertino
06.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with EE engineers and PD teams to develop PC boards, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
- Designing high-layer count PCBs with multi-lamination construction , blind/buried vias.
- Executed batch checks for compliance with design rules in PCB designs, investigating design rule checks (DRC) to identify and resolve issues.
- Thorough application of mixed technologies PCB,surface-mount and through-hole.
- Analyzed PCB design trends and processes to inform design decisions and enhance project outcomes.
- Design with breakout and layout of high-density BGA packages.
- Generate all documents for product electrical functionality, manufacturing support.
- EDA Tools Used: Allegro 24.1.
HARDWARE ENGINEER
PACTRON INC.
Santa Clara
12.2016 - 06.2018
- Prepared schematics and layout for multi-layer high speed PCB techniques.
- Development of full packages of design documents related to PCB layout.
- Maintained system documentation of entire PCB layout and fabrication.
- Management of Bill of Material and appropriate BOM releases.
- Generated PCB quotes, supporting project budgeting and aiding client decision-making.
- Revised projects per client requests, ensuring timely status updates to enhance client satisfaction.
- Maintained strong relationships with clients as prime customer interface, facilitating effective communication and project alignment.
- EDA Tools Used: Allegro 16.6, OrCAD Capture, Pads, Altium.
SR. PCB DESIGNER(CONTRACTOR)
INTEL CORPORATION
Santa Clara
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Prepared net lists, placed components, established design rules to uphold PCB quality standards, routed connections among components efficiently, created plane definitions for electrical connectivity, and produced Gerber files for PCB manufacturing..
- Designed layout and ensured that it met IPC and manufacturing requirements.
- Participated in DFM review meetings to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability.
- Documented PCB layout and fabrication processes for accurate system records.
- EDA Tools Used: Allegro 16.6, OrCAD Capture.
PCB DESIGNER(CONTRACTOR)
LIGHT CO.
Palo Alto
03.2016 - 05.2016
- Led the creation of component symbols and footprints, coordinated component placement, executed PCB routing, handled post-processing tasks, and prepared documentation for PCB design.
- Coordinated with team to align mechanical specifications, ensuring design accuracy and adherence to project standards.
- Updated project manager on progress, highlighting key milestones and addressing potential risks.
- Resolved project issues and responded to inquiries, facilitating smooth communication and timely solutions.
- EDA Tools Used: Allegro 16.5, OrCAD Capture.
SR. LAYOUT ENGINEER(CONTRACTOR)
MINDTECK INC
Fremont
10.2015 - 02.2016
- Developed and revised rigid and flexible PCBs for KONTRON products, enhancing overall product functionality.
- Prepared net lists, placed parts, set DRC, routed connections, and defined planes to ensure design integrity.
- Ensured layout design compliance with IPC and manufacturing requirements.
- Led package releases, delivering Gerber data and fabrication and assembly drawings to support manufacturing processes.
- EDA Tools Used: Dx-Designer, Mentor Expedition.
SR. PCB DESIGNER
AKSHI TECHNOLOGIES
Hyderabad
12.2012 - 07.2014
- Created new PCB layouts, symbols, and associated documentation using Dx-Designer and Expedition, Allegro.
- Streamlined PCB footprint library and design archive for improved accessibility and accuracy.
- Revamped engineering process schematics to enhance clarity and facilitate project execution.
- Collaborated with electrical and mechanical engineers on/off-site to deliver PCB projects efficiently.
- Ensured layout design compliance with IPC and manufacturing requirements.
- Employed various EDA tools such as Allegro 16.5 and OrCAD Capture for PCB design tasks.
SR. DESIGN ENGINEER
UFTBEEKEN ENGINEERING SERVICES PVT LTD
Bangalore
09.2011 - 11.2012
- Employed EDA tools such as Pads layout, Dx designer, and Mentor Expedition to enhance design workflows.
- Designed PCB layouts, symbols, and documentation using Pads to support project requirements.
- PCB Layout Design and process till Gerber Release and ECO Submission.
- Updated and organized PCB footprint library and design archive for efficient access and use.
- Resolved project issues and addressed inquiries to ensure project timelines were met.
DESIGN ENGINEER II
POWERWAVE TECHNOLOGIES
Hyderabad
07.2010 - 06.2011
- Developed PCB layouts, symbols, and documentation for dense digital processor cards, incorporating BGAs, microBGAs, PQFPs, and other high-density SMT devices.
- Performed mid to high level routing on multi layered PCBs.
- Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration to facilitate project execution and timely delivery.
- Ensured mechanical drawings met design specifications and supervision of design documentation incorporation.
- Guided junior designers in technical design and documentation practices, enhancing team capability and knowledge.
- EDA Tools Used: Dx-Designer, Mentor Expedition.
PCB CAD ENGINEER
AIZYC TECHNOLOGY PVT LTD
Hyderabad
09.2008 - 04.2010
- Performed PCB layout and routing of mid-to-high level PCB designs using OrCAD Capture and allegro.
- Oversaw schematic capture and editing for diverse designs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with specifications.
- Collaborated with PCB fabricators on DFM reviews and quality assurance, addressing issues and negotiating pricing.
- Created BOMs and assembly drawings to support in-house assembly technicians, enhancing clarity and assembly efficiency.
- Administered component generation and maintenance of component libraries.
- EDA Tools Used: Allegro 16.3, OrCAD Capture.
PCB DESIGN ENGINEER
APOLLO MICROSYSTEMS PVT LTD
Hyderabad
07.2006 - 09.2008
- Created high density digital and/or analog motherboards, and power supplies for the Access Networks line of business.
- Produced PCB layouts, symbols, and documentation using Pads and Cadence Allegro to support project requirements.
- Coordinated with mechanical design department to integrate mechanical input into PCB designs, enhancing design accuracy.
- Documented Bill of Materials and assembly instructions to ensure clear communication and facilitate production.
- Facilitated ECAD tool training sessions for approximately 15 Engineers.
- EDA Tools Used: Allegro 15.5, OrCAD Capture.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Northwestern Polytechnic University
Fremont, United States of America04-2016
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad, India05-2006
Skills
- PCB design
- High-speed routing
- Component library management
- DRC checks
- Gerber generation
- Customer interface
High Speed Design Experience
- Designing of Single, Double & Multi-layer PCBs.
- Product design considering Signal Integrity, DFA, DFM & DFT.
- High speed board layout experience with length matching and impedance control, differential pair routing, coplanar routing.
- Experience on BGA boards with minimum 0.35mm pitch.
- Fine pitch BGA routing, Blind - Buried via and ALIVH technology PCB Designing.
- Maximum No. of Layers designed: 24
- Skilled in stack up and impedance planning.
- Impedance and VIA modeling using Polar.
- PCB Design experience of multi-layer Analog, Digital, ATE test and RF layout designs.
- Designed PCB layouts for cards involving components of packages 0201, BGA, DIP, QFP, SOIC, PLCC etc.
- Experience in various kind of PCB layout including power PCB design.
- DDR3/4 Memory, QDR, USB, MIPI, Camera and Display Interfaces, RF and mixed signal routing.
- Hands on experience in PCB Ground stitching, Shield grounding and split plane design.
- Generation of ODB++, IPC net list and test reports, DXF/EMN and STEP files.
- PCB Component Library creation using IPC standards.
- Library creation includes Logic Symbols, Gate/Pin swap definition, Mapping of Logical symbol and Physical cell, Pads/Pad stacks construction, Footprints, Parts Database.
- Schematic Capture in Hierarchy, flattened, Variants, ERC validation, Compile/Package.
- Generation of Gerber files and viewing using CAM 350 V11.0.
- Drawing schematics using packages ORCAD, Dx-Designer, Pads Logic, Altium.
- Expertise in Various EDA Layout Tools like Expedition, Cadence Allegro, OrCAD Capture, Pads, Altium.
- Electronics CAD activities which includes Customer Input Validation, Customer Coordination, Schematic Capture, Library Creation, Board Creation, Constraints Definition, Placement, Routing, Documentation & Checklist creation, Gerber Validation with Customer Deliverables, Preliminary CAM Validation for Manufacturability.
- Database management using Agile, CWI matrix and ERP system.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
Timeline
PC BOARD DESIGNER 5
APPLE INC.
06.2018 - Current
HARDWARE ENGINEER
PACTRON INC.
12.2016 - 06.2018
SR. PCB DESIGNER(CONTRACTOR)
INTEL CORPORATION
05.2016 - 12.2016
PCB DESIGNER(CONTRACTOR)
LIGHT CO.
03.2016 - 05.2016
SR. LAYOUT ENGINEER(CONTRACTOR)
MINDTECK INC
10.2015 - 02.2016
SR. PCB DESIGNER
AKSHI TECHNOLOGIES
12.2012 - 07.2014
SR. DESIGN ENGINEER
UFTBEEKEN ENGINEERING SERVICES PVT LTD
09.2011 - 11.2012
DESIGN ENGINEER II
POWERWAVE TECHNOLOGIES
07.2010 - 06.2011
PCB CAD ENGINEER
AIZYC TECHNOLOGY PVT LTD
09.2008 - 04.2010
PCB DESIGN ENGINEER
APOLLO MICROSYSTEMS PVT LTD
07.2006 - 09.2008
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Northwestern Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University