# Vinod N. > Technology Leader | Electrical systems architect | Design Con 40 under 40 (2025)| IEEE senior member | Hardware.Software.VLSI.Power.Embedded Systems | AI-Driven Test Automation | Lucid • Meta • J&J • Starbucks | Inventor Location: Newark, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/vinodn I’m a technology leader with 14+ years of experience driving the architecture and development of complex electrical hardware and software systems—from concept through production. At Lucid Motors, I architected and deployed high-voltage and low-voltage measurement instrumentation platforms (LabVIEW, NI VeriStand, PXI) that accelerated EV validation workflows. At Meta Reality Labs, I led AR hardware and software design, delivering high-speed mixed-signal boards and validation frameworks for next-generation compute displays. At Johnson & Johnson, I held end-to-end technical ownership of data acquisition systems for medical devices—covering system architecture, sensor interface circuit boards, software design, requirements, and verification & validation aligned with IEC 60601 standards. Earlier, at Starbucks, I led embedded systems teams delivering connected brewing and IoT platforms deployed globally. My expertise spans analog/mixed-signal, power-system design, EE hardware design, signal-integrity and EMI/EMC optimization, system architecture, and hardware–software integration, with hands-on proficiency in LabVIEW, Python, and embedded systems development. I create efficient workflows, mentor cross-functional teams, and deliver robust, manufacturable designs under aggressive timelines. Passionate about innovation, I continue to integrate AI, data analytics, and automation into next-generation product hardware and systems development. Let’s build the future of intelligent hardware systems. ## Work Experience ### Hardware and Systems Architect @ Lucid Motors Jan 2025 – Present | Newark, California, United States Driving architecture and deployment of high-voltage and low-voltage power electronics systems at Lucid Motors, delivering scalable integration of measurement instrumentation (LabVIEW, NI VeriStand, PXI platforms) into EV validation workflows. ### Electrical Engineering Principal Consultant/Architect @ Meta Jan 2021 – Jan 2025 • Led a team of Electrical Engineering and Silicon Validation professionals while directly implementing an automated infrastructure framework for SoC design, PMIC, and silicon validation. Optimized measurement processes to improve accuracy by 25% and reduce testing time by 30%. • Analyzed hardware register specifications, built complex multi-layered circuit boards using tools such as Cadence, debugged firmware, and created automation scripts and regression setups using Python, decreasing manual debugging efforts by 50% while integrating APIs and libraries from external hardware vendors. • Executed unit and end-to-end testing for SW/HW features in post-silicon setups that improved product stability by 25%. • Spearheaded designing and developing innovative circuit boards (High Speed – 6 Gbps-18 Gbps) for wearables, display cameras, contributing to Metaverse initiatives using tools such as Cadence and Altium. • Actively collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine architecture, requirements for the SoC design, PMIC, and high-speed serial communication interfaces (I2C, I3C, SPI, MIPI CPHY) and ensure smooth development of circuit design (Schematics, Layout) multi-layered PCBAs (4, 8, 16 layers rigid, rigid-flex) utilizing best practices in signal integrity and power integrity across multiple Augmented Reality applications. • Designed and simulated differential pairs, impedance-controlled traces using SI/PI simulation tools that resulted in efficient cross-functional team reviews and improved the success rate of the first time tape out cycle of PCBAs by 30%. • Collaborated closely with manufacturing vendors efficiently on PCB stack ups, fabrication specifications and assembly guidelines that improved the functional hardware success rate by 20%. ### Engineering Manager @ Viviota Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 | Seattle, Washington, United States As a Senior Technical Leader of the product software engineering R&D team, led the design and development of innovative data analytics platforms and tools that can help in the support, management, and evaluation of various types of complex engineering data for Viviota’s customers. • Developed and implemented state-of-the-art enterprise and web-based software (client-server) solutions consisting of plugins/micro-services related to data analytics using advanced LabVIEW programming techniques (OOP, Actor Frameworks, JSON data format, G-web, RESTful interfaces) along with Python, Javascript, and MATLAB as needed that helped enterprise companies to improve their overall efficiency and productivity dealing with large amounts of engineering data. • Developed and implemented back-end web services (utilizing HTTP REST Methods, WebSocket and gRPC protocols) using LabVIEW and SQL databases (Postgres, MS SQL) and analytics back-end engine in Python. • Managed an offshore development team and mentored several team members effectively, often advocating best practices in software development and testing. • Developed and built an agile scrum model that utilized best practices in scrum methodologies and helped Viviota to have a robust agile development software scrum model. • Developed best practices for the software development process and built templates for different stages of the development life cycle that will help the development team to deliver high-quality product software eventually resulting in huge amounts of savings for the company thereby delivering the required deliverables on time with high efficiency. • Responsible for all the different stages of the software product life cycle from concept to production, participated actively in the architectural discussions and code reviews thereby helping the team and company to achieve the highest quality. ### R&D Electrical Engineering Manager @ Starbucks Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Seattle, Washington, United States • Managed and led the full-cycle development (architecture-schematics-layout-manufacturing-bring-up-test) of multi-layered complex PCBs (rigid, rigid-flex) using tools such as Altium, Cadence Allegro, and firmware/software development, bring-up, debugging, utilizing ARM cortex-based controllers with multiple high-speed serial communication interfaces (I2C, I3C, SPI, USB, USB-C, PCIe), motor, actuator, and driver interfaces, supporting the rapid deployment of IoT-enabled complex machines in stores and achieving $0.5M in annual cost savings. • Spearheaded CE and UL pre-compliance testing efforts and collaborated with regulatory teams to streamline certification. • Led supplier coordination to ensure the delivery of electronic PCBAs, components within rapid prototyping timelines, including RFQ, BOM vetting, and production readiness. Completed various PCB designs (types of PCBs include Rigid, Rigid-Flex etc) successfully within a very short period. Played a key role of SW architect by participating in code reviews, thereby enabling the team to have best practices and release robust, high quality functioning software for various embedded microcontrollers (STM32, NXP, Microchip etc). ### Staff Engineer (Tech Lead Manager - LabVIEW - Medical Device) @ Johnson & Johnson Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Greater Boston Area • Provided end-to-end technical leadership on medical device projects, overseeing software and hardware development per the stringent IEC 60601 and IEC 62304 standards, critical for regulatory compliance and the successful launch of Class III medical devices. • Developed an accelerometer-based low noise sensor interface circuit board in compliance with EMI/EMC standards as part of the core front-end hardware for the medical device using FPGA and microcontroller architecture based on ARM-Cortex with interfaces such as ethernet, TCP/IP, USB-C using tools such as Altium, providing a robust solution that enhanced the accuracy of device readings for Class III devices. • Spearheaded data acquisition and medical device software development using C/C++, LabVIEW, and Python, enhancing product functionality and reliability, thus directly contributing to improved patient outcomes and healthcare provider satisfaction. ### Electrical Engineer (Tech Lead - AMS Silicon Validation and EE board Hardware) @ ASIC North Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | Burlington, Vermont Area • Designed custom PCBAs consisting of different analog mixed signal and power circuits, enhancing accuracy in data acquisition systems for sensor validation and improving testing throughput. • Developed automated testing infrastructure consisting of hardware and software using LabVIEW and NI-based RT FPGA and protocols for sensor applications utilizing high-speed data converter IP blocks, resulting in a 40% reduction in testing time and achieving ~$1M in cost savings through optimized testing infrastructure. ### Senior Electrical Design and Validation Engineer (AMS - Power) @ Solantro Semiconductor Corp Jan 2013 – Jan 2016 | Ottawa, Canada Area Optimized LDO circuit design implemented in HV XFAB XDH10 process to meet the required specifications. • Troubleshot the discrepancy issue between simulation and lab results and proposed the required solutions for LDO. • Responsible for the tasks related to verifying design simulation results with the initial IC characterization results for different major functional blocks inside the IC and address all the possible discrepancies/issues. • Solid experience in testing digital timing machine and different analog functional blocks such as ADCs, DACs, Comparators, regulators, Bandgap, differential amplifiers, buffers, voltage dividers, auxiliary fly back switch,MOSFET low side and high side drivers, isolated drivers, floating current sense amplifier, filters, high voltage dividers and op-amps. • Solid experience in testing clock oscillators (100 MHz) for performance parameters such as loop bandwidth, phase noise and jitter. • Critical member of the team, helped to develop efficient automated test solutions using NI PXI tester and Lab view/visual basic framework that helped to replace manual testing by automated testing in the lab. • Solid understanding of the test development life cycle starting from initial validation of silicon in the lab to final production of the ICs. • Did an excellent job of communicating the required critical issues to the design team, gave possible ideas to solve the issues and also efficiently supported the production team on large volume production test for all the ICs. • Responsible for designing PCB schematics for the test board, populating the test boards and setting up the test environment for characterization as required. • Responsible for maintaining excellent test documentation related to test plans and results. ### Electrical Hardware Engineer (Electrical Design - RFIC) @ Kaben Wireless Silicon Inc. Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | Ottawa, Canada Area - Responsible for the design of LCVCO and other major circuit building blocks within SIF-ADC. - Developed good understanding of major circuit building blocks such as voltage regulators, biasing circuits, op-amps and power on reset circuit. - Implemented transistor level VCO circuit design and LDO circuit design in TSMC 90nm CMOS technology for SIF-ADC. Completed both the designs as required within tight schedule. - Used Cadence tools and ocean scripting effectively during the design process and documented all the results efficiently as required. - Involved in different stages of IC design life cycle starting with technical spec, behavioural modeling, circuit design, verification, layout and post-layout process. - Developed an overall good technical understanding of analog and RF circuit design. ### Electrical Hardware Engineer (Electrical Design - Analog IC) @ Semtech Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | Toronto, Canada Area - Developed good understanding of Gennum video products such as Reclockers, equalizers, and cable drivers. - Examined different loop dynamics parameters of the PLL such as capture range, lock time (synchronous and asynchronous) stability and performance parameters such as input jitter tolerance, bandwidth and the output jitter using the time domain model (veriloga) and documented all the results efficiently. - Developed solid understanding of Linear and Non-Linear PLLs (Fractional-N and Integer-N PLLs), CDRs, VCOs, Filters, Dividers, Low noise amplifiers, Delta-sigma modulators, DACs, and ADCs. - Characterized different generation of equalizer products and reclocker ICs for different data rates (2.97Gb/s, 1.485Gb/s and 270Mb/s) using lab testing equipments such as High speed oscilloscopes from Agilent technologies, High performance serial J-BERT (12.5Gb/s) from Agilent technologies, Tektronix PS2521G programmable power supply, and Tektronix DSA 8200 digital serial analyzer and verified if they met the given performance parameters as mentioned in the datasheet. Analyzed the technical problems, and discussed with the team members about the possible solutions to overcome them. ### Research Assistant - Systems Engineer & Validation @ McMaster University Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 | Hamilton, ON - Performed Research on various noise measurement techniques, noise theory (related to RF applications) with more emphasis on developing the software to automatically control noise figure analyzer (NFA N8975A) and Vector Network Analyzer( VNA N5230A). - Designed, Developed and Tested Lab view algorithm used for controlling both NFA and VNA - Learnt about Hardware/Software integration and RF measurement Equipment - Demonstrated Excellent Research abilities, creative thinking abilities and proposed innovative solutions to lot of technical problems encountered during this research. ### Product Expert - PCs & Accessories @ Best Buy Jan 2009 – Jan 2009 | Toronto, Canada Area ### Electrical Hardware Engineer (Nuclear Electronics) @ Anjali incorporated Ltd Jan 2008 – Jan 2009 | Mumbai Area, India - Critical team member that installed, calibrated and implemented project and commissioning of Whole body counting system at nuclear environmental survey laboratory, India. Demonstrated excellent team work, project management skills and customer service skills - Consulted manuals, electrical wiring shematics and engineering personnel in order to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems - Ensured safety standards for safe working conditions - Assisted R and D team in conducting various test setups and performed all the required tests on various development products. Tested and trouble shooted all the electronics components at the root level, identified possible root cause problems and suggested solutions to overcome them - Developed solid background and knowledge of various radiation monitoring systems and Bio-medical systems. - Solved lot of technical inquiries of different customers related to different products by proposing solutions required as per their needs. ## Education ### Masters in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Overall GPA - 4.0/4.0 McMaster University Jan 2009 – Jan 2011 ### Bachelors in Electronics, Controls & Instrumentation, Engineering University of Mumbai Jan 2004 – Jan 2008 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinod-n-35b0b814 - Website: http://vinodnarayan.weebly.com/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/vinodn JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/vinodn/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-07