Vivek Thakkar

About Vivek Thakkar

Embedded Systems / Firmware / OS. Following are my technical skills:Programming: C, C++, C#, Matlab, Python, Verilog, System Verilog, Win32 APIs, RTOSTools & Platforms: Visual Studio, WinAVR, MPLAB X, Code Composer Studio, ModelSim, Synopsys, Cadence, Analog Devices DSP++, RXTCGen,Microsoft Windows, Ubuntu, Linux, FreeRTOS, Jenkins, Coverity, Klockwork, JTAG, DediProg, TTK3, PuTTYProtocols: SPI, I2C, UART, UDP, BACnet, RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet, TCP/IP, Zigbee, Modbus, HECIMicrocontrollers: 8051,89C51,89S52, Atmega series, ARM(Cortex-M), PIC(18F series), Renesas RX63N, TI MSP430, BF536.

Experience

1. Software Engineer

   Intel

   May 2022 — Present · Hillsboro, OR, US

   Led cross-functional integration, validation, and software development for next-generation Intel platforms (Raptor Lake, Meteor Lake, Arrow Lake, Lunar Lake, Panther Lake, Nova Lake) and multiple manageability/security initiatives- Managed end-to-end integration and validation across diverse ingredient teams, delivering fully functional, production-ready releases for PTL P QS,PTL H Beta, and ARL S Refresh under aggressive timelines- Defined/maintained integration requirements, test plans, and automated E2E test suites, accelerating validation cycles and reducing manual effort- Delivered quarterly program reviews to senior stakeholders, highlighting coverage, issue trends, and development progress- Implemented PBI 2.0 schema, documentation, and features in IMSConsole/IMSAssistant; enhanced PBI 1.0, resolved Jenkins/Protex compliance, and supported validation for PTL Alpha releases; improving security and maintainability- Developed Memory Health Insights Provider to normalize and evaluate memory performance counters; Verified and integrated Intel Security Report querying methods- Released and documented Manageability & Security Providers, managed HLK Client/Server for BKC releases, and enhanced validation tools with AMT, PSR2.1, UPID, and PBI optimizations- Developed shared library for CSME NVAR access, tested on LNL and ARL- Maintained and optimized legacy IPF provider code, contributing to PV releases and performance improvements- Co-architected and developed Secure Lock PC software with HECI communication, status UI, and OTP Credential Provider; implemented runtime hardware PIN activation- Designed and implemented PSR Signature Validation to ensure certification readiness- Created a VM-based secure local file storage system for the Manage Work Life project, ensuring data confidentiality and integrity.

Education

• North Carolina State University

  Master of Science (M.S.) Electrical Engineering, Digital ASIC Design & ASIC Verification

  2015 — 2015

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte

  Master of Science (MS), Electrical and Computer Engineering

  2014 — 2014

• K.J.Somaiya College of Engg

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2008 — 2012

Skills

• Tcp/Ip
• Troubleshooting
• Microsoft Office
• Pcb Design
• Embedded C
• Python
• Microsoft Excel
• Verilog
• Pspice
• Embedded Software
• Microcontrollers
• Vhdl
• Modelsim
• C
• Programming
• Electronics
• Java
• Matlab
• Embedded Systems