Akbar Momin

Senior Analog Mixed-signal Radio-frequency (Ams Rf) Design & Methodology Expert @Intel

Munich, DE

Led mixed-language Behavioral Model + SPICE netlist co-simulation and proficient in mixed-signal SystemVerilog (SV) Real Number Modelling (RNM)+ RTL verification• Developed portable behavioral model handover strategy for IP to SoC abstract-level verification and implemented converged RNM techniques, including Verilog-AMS wreal to SV nettype migration• Bridged analog-on-top (AMS) verification with digital-on-top (DMS) metric-driven UVM-MS verification (directed or constraint-random)• Led transistor-level simulation and debugging with right simulator selection (Classical SPICE vs FastSPICE) balancing design complexity, accuracy, and runtime• Upgraded and supported TFM design system for AMS/RF technologies used in two generation mobile and three generation CPU platform chip tapeouts/tapeins• Adopted innovative TFM solutions across multiple state-of-the-art internal/external foundry tech nodes (upto ~2nm) to overcome new process node challenges.• Led benchmarking FastSPICE/SPICE simulators and design platforms, evaluated feature gaps, defined specifications, enhanced and qualified tools in collaboration with EDA vendors• Deployed and supported TFM using AMS/MSV toolsets from a second major EDA vendor• Served as technical interface to EDA vendors for tool enhancement and development• Accomplishments: Boosted design team productivity and reduced development costs by delivering industry-leading pre-silicon verification solutions; concurrently drove a company-wide EDA strategy challenging the semiconductor industry status quo that significantly reduced licensing expenses.

University of Ulm

M. Sc.