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VIJAYKUMAR GUDDAD

VIJAYKUMAR GUDDAD

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Summary

Accomplished FPGA design engineer with over 10 years of experience in VHDL and embedded systems. Expertise in developing high-performance FPGA solutions for avionics and healthcare, including real-time video processing and secure health data communication. Proficient in Xilinx tools and FPGA hardware, delivering scalable and efficient solutions tailored to client requirements. Strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of FPGA design, driving innovation in healthcare and imaging technologies.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Operator

volvo cars
Gent
04.2025 - Current
  • Maintained production and quality documentation.
  • Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
  • Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
  • Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.

FREELANCER ENGINEER

FPGA Design Firm
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Engineered FPGA-based heads-up display system utilizing prism technology for high-speed video processing.
  • Achieved low-latency, high-reliability performance in real-time video applications.
  • Designed and deployed Video DMA firmware to manage 1 Gbps video data throughput efficiently.
  • Led comprehensive FPGA architecture development, ensuring compliance with signal integrity standards.
  • Performed market research to identify client needs and tailor FPGA design solutions.
  • Secured multiple business contracts through effective stakeholder engagement and presentations.
  • Optimized FPGA designs for processing high-speed video and serial data streams.
  • Managed entire FPGA design lifecycle, addressing timing constraints and industry standards.

VHDL EXPERT

SOL.ONE
10.2021 - 12.2022
  • Developed hardware for controlling Primary Flight Display, navigation system, and flight control displays in avionics.
  • Implemented system using Xilinx UltraScale SoC, ensuring high-speed data processing and integration.
  • Designed scalable architectures while implementing advanced communication protocols compliant with DO-254 standards.
  • Created VHDL-based firmware to process high-speed data for efficient operation of avionics systems.
  • Verified hardware functionality through ModelSim, documenting processes per DO-254 certification requirements.
  • Configured Petalinux for maintenance mode testing, facilitating system validation and debugging.
  • Engineered architecture for performance optimization without altering underlying VHDL, reducing costs and rework.
  • Automated verification tool developed for design and coding standards adherence to DO-254 certification.

RESEARCHER

Ghent University
Ghent
08.2017 - 12.2020
  • Implemented hardware-based H.264 video encoder for medical robotic arm, enhancing surgical and endoscopic operations.
  • Achieved low latency and high throughput, replacing software encoder with efficient hardware solution.
  • Optimized H.264 encoder for FPGA using dynamic circuit specialization on ARM Cortex-A9 processor.
  • Developed scalability techniques for various FPGA board models utilizing runtime parameterized reconfiguration.
  • Integrated multiple coding techniques in Verilog/VHDL, automating processes with Python scripts.
  • Created scalable tool flow using Python, shell scripting, and TCL for seamless FPGA configuration adaptation.
  • Ensured critical real-time processing requirements were met for medical applications.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

CINI Labs
02.2017 - 07.2017
  • Designed and implemented secure communication architecture integrating SIEM tools and Intel SGX for health data security.
  • Developed FPGA-based reconfigurable system, enhancing data integrity and confidentiality in health-related communications.
  • Applied hardware-software co-design methodology to optimize performance in real-time health data transactions.
  • Investigated security threats, formulating mitigation strategies using FPGA-based cryptographic techniques.
  • Contributed to secure digital healthcare research, aligning with Horizon 2020 project objectives.

ELECTRONICS/ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

ACS Technologies
01.2014 - 03.2016
  • Contributed to FPGA continuous improvement projects, enhancing performance and efficiency of systems.
  • Updated PLC code for diverse industrial equipment, ensuring optimal automation and control.
  • Designed MCC panels for applications including Ammonia Cracker and Sintering processes.
  • Commissioned automation projects, guaranteeing effective implementation and system reliability.
  • Developed automation tools and scripts to optimize emulation processes and equipment utilization.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions and support customers.
  • Engaged in product development initiatives with engineering teams and suppliers to drive innovation.

ELECTRONICS ENGINEER

TMC Technologies
02.2010 - 10.2013
  • Ensured correct hardware and software configuration for embedded systems during machine testing.
  • Developed test procedures and analyzed client requirements to create effective test plans.
  • Conducted quality checks in compliance with EU and international standards to ensure regulatory adherence.
  • Debugged systems and monitored performance to enhance reliability before mass production.
  • Implemented bench testing for circuit boards to identify faults and optimize overall performance.
  • Supported development team in optimizing efficiency of programmed appliances through testing.
  • Maintained documentation related to hardware/software configurations and system testing management.
  • Trained new employees on quality testing practices and precision measurement techniques.

Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSC) - Embedded inteligence systems

University Of Hertfordshire
U.K
01.2011

BACHELORS OF ENGINEERING (B.E) - Electronics and communication

Visvesvaraya Technical University
india
01.2008

Skills

  • VHDL
  • FPGA design
  • Python programming
  • Hardware verification
  • Video processing
  • Embedded systems
  • Problem solving
  • Technical documentation

Personal Information

  • Title: Electronics Engineer
  • Date of Birth: 03/24/87
  • Marital Status: Married

Publications

  • 08/01/19, VHDL Design Tool Flow for Portable FPGA Implementation, CENICS 2019 : The Twelfth International Conference on Advances in Circuits, Electronics and Micro-electronics., p.1-6
  • 07/01/18, Reconfigurable FPGA Implementation of the AVC Quantiser and De-Quantiser Blocks, Advanced Concepts for Intelligent Vision Systems, ACIVS 2018., In Lecture Notes in Computer Science 11182. p.506-517

Contacts

+32 466397603, vijaykumarvg1@gmail.com, 429, UART, Gent, Belgium, 9000

About Me - Summary

I am an accomplished FPGA design engineer with over 10 years of experience in VHDL, embedded systems, and delivering high-performance FPGA solutions across various domains, including avionics and healthcare. My recent projects include developing advanced systems for real-time video processing and secure health data communication, showcasing my ability to tackle complex challenges while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Proficient in Xilinx tools and FPGA-based hardware, I excel at creating scalable, efficient solutions tailored to client needs. With a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of FPGA design, I am well-equipped to contribute to innovative projects and drive technological advancements in healthcare and imaging technologies.

Timeline

Operator

volvo cars
04.2025 - Current

FREELANCER ENGINEER

FPGA Design Firm
01.2023 - 12.2024

VHDL EXPERT

SOL.ONE
10.2021 - 12.2022

RESEARCHER

Ghent University
08.2017 - 12.2020

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

CINI Labs
02.2017 - 07.2017

ELECTRONICS/ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

ACS Technologies
01.2014 - 03.2016

ELECTRONICS ENGINEER

TMC Technologies
02.2010 - 10.2013

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSC) - Embedded inteligence systems

University Of Hertfordshire

BACHELORS OF ENGINEERING (B.E) - Electronics and communication

Visvesvaraya Technical University
VIJAYKUMAR GUDDAD