Ajay Ojha

About Ajay Ojha

As an experienced engineering professional, Ajay is responsible for determining the…

Experience

1. Primary Examiner

   USPTO

   Apr 2018 — Present

   Train future class of examiners in Patent Training Academy at USPTO.* Prosecuted and recommended over 750 patents for grant (as of Q1\'2023).* Examine applications in AI/ML and novel memories including PCM, MTJ, Quantum and DNA.* Review work products of junior examiners and coached externs.* Provide consultation on subject matter eligibility to colleagues and junior examiners.* Trained colleagues and junior examiner on new examination tools and patent prosecution.* Bronze Medal Recipient for Superior Performance, highest at the agency (2020).* Aspiring Managers Program Graduate (1 of 30 selected at the agency, 2021).* Peer Recognition Award \"For consistent willingness and collaboration efforts assisting examiners on various aspects of patent examination\"(Only recipient in my Technology Center, 2023).

Education

• California State University, Los Angeles

  MSEE, Computer engineering, electronics & communication

  1982 — 1985

Skills

• Testing
• Semiconductors
• Computer Architecture
• Electrical Engineering
• Mentoring
• Intel
• Dft
• Fault Diagnosis
• Processors
• Silicon Photonics
• Failure Analysis
• Project Management
• Silicon Validation
• Spice
• Vlsi
• Perl
• Dfx
• Semiconductor Failure Analysis
• Atpg
• Verilog
• Fault Isolation
• Flash Memory
• C++
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Logic Design
• Statistics
• Logic Bist
• Agilent Ads
• Product Development
• Quality Assurance
• Debugging
• Reliability Engineering
• Big-Picture Thinking
• Analog Circuits
• Perl Script
• Python
• Simulations
• Modelsim
• Test Coverage
• Program Management