Kandhar Kurhade

About Kandhar Kurhade

Experienced professional with a proven track record in driving customer interactions and leading silicon projects from concept to production. Seeking a challenging role to leverage my skills in aligning customer expectations, managing project execution, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Skilled in developing and implementing novel automation platforms to shorten response and analysis time. Leverages deep understanding of solid state devices to interpret data and identify root cause of failures. Demonstrates strong leadership skills and a quick learning ability

Experience

1. Senior Hardware Development Engineer Aws Ai & Ml, Accelerator Servers

   Amazon Web Services (AWS)

   Jan 2026 — Present

   Leading end-to-end development of AWS\'s next-generation accelerated server fleet for machine learning and AI workloads at global scale. Architecting custom server designs with internal Amazon silicon and specialized accelerators, managing ODM partnerships, and driving operational excellence across AWS data centers worldwide. Conducting cross-functional investigations to root cause systemic hardware issues and implementing closed-loop corrective actions. Key focus areas include server architecture for compute/storage applications, thermal/mechanical/power/signal integrity optimization, and design-to-production execution with global manufacturing partners.

Education

• Penn State University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2013 — 2015

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2009 — 2013

Skills

• Microprocessors
• Digital Circuit Design
• Computer Network Operations
• Jmp
• Failure Analysis
• Microsoft Word
• C++
• Labview
• Microsoft Excel
• Semiconductor Device
• Programming
• Microsoft Office
• Vhdl
• Analog Circuit Design
• Semiconductor Fabrication
• Matlab
• Wireless Networking
• Yield
• Statistical Process Control (Spc)
• Autocad
• Java
• Image Processing
• Microcontrollers