Ashok Raj
Qualcomm | Ex Intel | Pyramid | Wipro | HCL | Cloud Software | Linux RAS | Platform Architecture | Virtualization | Standards PCIe, CXL, ACPI, UEFI | Performance | Security | Machine Check | HW/SW Co-design
- Role
- Principal Engineer, Linux at Qualcomm
- Location
- Portland, OR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ashok Raj
Linux RAS Architecture | Platform Architecture | Virtualization Technologies (VT-x/VT-d)| Standards such as PCIe, CXL, ACPI, UEFI | CPU and I/O Hot-plug | CPU OS Security | Machine Check Architecture (MCA)| HW/SW Co-design | Kernel-User API/ABI Design | Strategic Planning Strategic and results-driven engineering leader with a proven track record of turning breakthrough concepts into production-grade technologies across system software, Linux kernel architecture, virtualization, and platform reliability. Renowned for leading high-performing teams, fostering cross-functional alignment, and delivering scalable, future-ready solutions. Played a pivotal role in shaping Intel’s Machine Check Architecture, I/O Virtualization, and Seamless Update initiatives. Recognized as a prolific innovator with 45+ granted patents. Committed to mentorship, talent development, and building organizations that innovate with purpose.
Experience
Principal Engineer, Linux
Mar 2026 — Present · Hillsboro, OR, US
Education
Anna University Chennai
Master of Engineering, Computer Science
1988 — 1990
Anna University Chennai
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
1983 — 1987
Skills
- Software Development
- Solaris
- Computer Architecture
- Distributed Systems
- C
- Device Drivers
- Unix
- Embedded Systems
- Processors
- Linux Kernel
- Linux
- Kernel
- X86
- Operating Systems
- Rapid Prototyping
- Virtualization
- Debugging
- System Architecture
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