Vikas Darade
Engineering Manager | Results-Oriented Technical Leader | SSD Firmware Expert | Networking Background
- Role
- Senior Engineering Manager at Micron Technology
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Vikas Darade
Experienced and driven engineering leader with 12+ years in product development, blending 7+ years of deep SSD firmware expertise with 5 years in networking software development. I specialize in building and scaling high-quality, high-performance firmware for cutting-edge SSD products—consistently delivering on-time, within scope, and under aggressive deadlines.Known for my ability to foster collaborative, motivated engineering teams, I bring strong technical acumen and people leadership to every project. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am passionate about applying best-in-class engineering practices to solve complex problems at scale. Core Strengths: SSD Product Development: End-to-end expertise across PDT functions – Firmware, Architecture, ASIC, Hardware, MS, FVT, DVV, PETE, QnR, and SWT. Firmware & NAND Flash: Deep knowledge of SSD firmware architecture, FTL algorithms, and 3D TLC/QLC NAND technologies. Networking & Software: Solid foundation in networking protocols – Layer 2, Port Security, and protocol stack development from prior networking roles. Execution & Delivery: Known for driving task forces, bug scrubs, risk mitigation, and delivery tracking with a clear focus on results.🤝 Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effective communicator and technical bridge across teams – product, validation, hardware, and customer-facing functions.🧠 Team Leadership: Passionate about cultivating strong engineering cultures, mentoring talent, and scaling teams that build reliable, maintainable products.
Experience
Senior Engineering Manager
Jan 2026 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Education
SGGS IE&T Nanded
Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
2007 — 2011
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
MTECH, control and computing
2011 — 2013
Skills
- Computer Network Operations
- C
- Programming
- Operating Systems
- Network Engineering
- Linux
- C++
- Machine Learning
- Data Structures
Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn
Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.
Free plan included · No credit card required
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.