Pratima K.

About Pratima K.

Welcome to my LinkedIn Profile!My Brief Introduction:I am a passionate Hardware Design Engineer specializing in R&D and Embedded Systems with a strong focus on innovation and problem-solving. My expertise spans the complete hardware development lifecycle, from conceptualizing hardware block diagrams to delivering fully integrated solutions.Key Areas of Expertise:• Hardware Architecture & Design: Developing and integratinghardware systems Block diagram, MCUs, MPUand peripherals such as BLE, Wi-Fi, NFC, Motor Drivers, DDR, USB, Motor andvarious sensors.• PCB Design & Development: Proficient in Altium Designer, OrCAD and KiCad forschematic capture, PCB library footprint creation, and multi-layer PCBboard design (rigid and flexible), PCB Stackup, and Gerber Files.• Board Bring-up & Testing: Hands-on experience in soldering anddebugging to ensure optimal performance, Testing & Validation,Documentation & Test Reports, Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, and LogicAnalyzers.• Component Selection & Management: Expertise in BOM creation,part number selection, inventory management, and vendorcoordination for electronic components procurement.• Collaboration & Cross-functional Work: Seamless collaboration withfirmware and mechanical teams to deliver holistic solutions.• Tools & Technologies: Skilled in Altium Designer, KiCad, MATLAB forsimulation and analysis,FreeMASTER Tool, STM32CubeIDE, MPLAB IDE, S32 Design Studio, NanoVNA, Antenna & RF Design Tools, OrCAD, Cadence Allegro, Simulation, LT-Spice• Debugging Tools (PICkit 5, JTAG, JLink Segger, MCU-Link Pro)• Programming: Embedded C, PythonStandards : IEC 60601Leveraging AI to Enhance R&D Processes.I am deeply committed to leveraging technology to create impactful solutions that transform society. With every project, I aim to blend engineering excellence with a mission to drive sustainable innovation.Let’s collaborate to build a smarter, greener future!SAVE EARTH, SAVE LIFE.

Experience

1. Senior Hardware Engineer

   Tata Elxsi

   Dec 2025 — Present · Pune, IN

Education

• DAV Public School

  Schooling

  2002 — 2014

• Munam Public School

  12th

  2014 — 2016

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

  Master of Technology - MTech, Embedded Systems

• Bangalore Institute of Technology

  BE, ECE

  2017 — 2021