Muhammad Usama Nathani

About Muhammad Usama Nathani

Scripting/Coding: UVM, SystemVerilog, Verilog, OOP, Python, C++, C, Assembly Language…

Experience

1. Senior Engineer, Firmware Test Engineering

   Micron Technology

   Jun 2022 — Present

   Developed and executed automated test cases using Python to validate firmware features/functionality for Micron Solid State Drives (SSDs) and ensure compliance with industry standards such as NVMe and PCIe- Worked closely with firmware development teams to gain a deep understanding of system designs and operating scenarios, enabling the creation of comprehensive test plans for firmware deliverables- Defined rigorous acceptance criteria for each requirement, leveraging tools such as JIRA and Confluence to ensure test coverage was optimized for SSD features and protection against data corruption or loss- Utilized debug tools such as GDB and JTAG to isolate and triage firmware failures, with a focus on improving production qualification and minimizing downtime for end users- Championed the use of continuous feedback, using industry-standard tools like Git and Jenkins for version control and continuous integration, to improve the development environment and ensure high quality SSD firmware- Led the development of a comprehensive test library that resulted in improved test code reuse, greater efficiency, and increased maintainability of Micron SSDs- Coordinated with automation and execution teams to develop and implement efficient infrastructure for batch testing of SSDs, ensuring rapid testing and accurate results for SSD production- Maintained and developed a VBA-based tool in Excel, leveraging JIRA queries to provide detailed progress reports for firmware development projects based on SSD stories and epics.