Test Engineer Computer Science

Thanigaiselvi Soundararajan (Thanu)

Folsom, CA-**630 916-***-**** **********@*******.***

Hardware & System Validation Engineer

Silicon & IP Validation Pre/Post-Silicon Debug SSD validation Power & Performance Security Champion

Analytical and detail-oriented Hardware and System Validation Engineer with 8+ years of experience at Intel driving validation and debugging of cutting-edge silicon and storage technologies. Adept in pre- and post-silicon validation, platform integration, power interface testing, and firmware debugging across multiple CPU generations. Proven expertise in test planning, corner-case scenario validation, and compliance with SDL and security protocols. ISTQB certified with a deep understanding of complex system behaviors and a passion for quality assurance in high-performance environments.

Key Skills

Pre and Post Silicon Validation PVT Test Planning and Execution Circuit Marginality Firmware Debugging PCIe JTAG/XDP/ITP Python SSD/NVMe/NAND DC/DC Regulators System Debugging Root Cause Analysis Oscilloscopes Multimeter Python Perl BMC

Professional Experience

INTEL Corporation - Folsom, CA March 2018 – July 2025

System validation Engineer, January 2022- July 2025

Spearheaded validation of key Intel IPs such as Data Streaming Accelerator (DSA), Non-Transparent Bridge (NTB), and Automatic DRAM across SPR, GNR, and DMR CPU platforms using HFPGA simulations and RTL environments.

Validated complex corner cases for NTB & DSA IP in Post and Pre-silicon environments, identifying bugs pre-tape-out and increasing design robustness.

Directed test planning and execution, leveraging Jira for task management and cross-functional coordination.

Programmed test scenarios in C/C++ to assess IP performance in varied platform environments.

Owned security validation as platform Security Champion, ensuring SDL compliance and mitigating vulnerabilities.

Led Volume Validation (VV) Readiness for DMR-AP, managing transition from power-on to validation across all IPs.

Executed 100+ test scenarios in HFPGA, identifying critical issues before silicon release.

SSD Customer Validation Engineer, July 2020- December 2021

Performed end-to-end validation of Intel NSG SSD products across Microsoft OEM platforms, ensuring firmware and hardware quality prior to production release.

Configured MSFT Gen 6/7/8 rack servers for storage drive deployment using Rack Manager tools.

Gated OEM Qualification Validation by identifying and resolving platform issues in daily sync meetings.

Executed Python automation scripts (FRC) for storage firmware releases, customizing as needed for new test requirements.

Conducted BAT, Pre-Qual, and FRC checklist validations for every firmware iteration.

Validated SMBUS, I/O block time, PLP flows, hot-plug, reboot cycles, and firmware upgrades/downgrades across multiple platforms.

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Silicon Validation Engineer, March 2018- June 2020

Led Post silicon validation of power-sensitive subsystems and silicon circuit marginality across Intel ICL, TGL, and RKL-S chipset projects, supporting development of next-gen processors.

Executed PVT methodologies under extreme temperature, voltage, and process conditions to validate circuit performance.

Performed stress testing on high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, USB, Type-C, and NEVO.

Diagnosed platform-level thermal and voltage marginality issues, delivering root cause analysis for silicon bugs.

Validated DC/DC regulators and VR controllers for power rail integrity under varied environmental conditions.

Designed and debugged platform-level test setups using oscilloscopes, thermal tools, and voltage controllers.

Pinaki Labs Pvt ltd (Ion idea Inc) - Bangalore India January 2010 - July 2013

Software Test Engineer

Client: Empower Media Marketing

Project Description:

Supported development of media monitoring and analytics platforms by designing and executing functional and regression test cases in an Agile environment.

Analyzed user requirements and created test plans based on SRS documentation.

Designed and implemented Selenium-based automated scripts for functional and GUI testing.

Conducted positive, negative, integration, and ad-hoc testing to ensure application quality.

Documented test results and escalated critical defects with recommended mitigation plans.

Provided production and deployment support, including customer issue resolution and task force management.

Education

Master’s in Computer Science Engineering, (M.E)

Anna University, Chennai, India

Bachelor’s in Computer Science Engineering, (B.E)

Madurai Kamaraj University, India

Certifications

ISTQB/ASTQB Certification

(#17-CTFL-01470-USA)

Diploma in Software Testing

From QAI global institute

Cybersecurity Certificate and AI in Project Management via LinkedIn learning.

IPAS Security Belts Certification (Intel)

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