Harshit Kumar Shakya

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Education
DIAT, Pune in collaboration with NIELIT, Calicut Aug 2022 – June 2024
Masters of Technology in VLSI and Embedded Systems CGPA: 7.3(Till now)
Madhav Institute of Technology & Science, Gwalior Aug 2017 – June 2021
Bachelors of Technology Electronics and Telecommunication CGPA: 6.41
Projects
Design and Development of AI-based Smart KVM Switch | Ki-CAD, STM Cube IDE Nov 2023 – Present
• Spearheaded the verification and analysis of intricate data sets for PCB designs, ensuring precise adherence to

requirements, resulting in a substantial reduction in manufacturing defects and boosted product quality.
• Directed the optimization and implementation of integrated circuits and micro-controller, resulting in the creation and

release to market of innovative devices that provided users with faultless functionality and exceptional performance.
• Through engineering and optimization, the electrical circuits of the Smart KVM Switch were upgraded, resulting in a

reduction in production expenses and an increase in product dependability and performance.

Designed 6T SRAM using CMOS Technology | Cadence Virtuoso Feb 2023 – June 2023
• Analyzed a 6T SRAM cell using 6T standard cells and Double Patterning Compatible (DPC) CMOS technology.

• Redesigned a 6T SRAM cell with characteristics such as low-leakage control, high read and write currents, efficient power

management, and reduced standby power usage.

• Performed transistor-level circuit design and layout to enhance performance and area metrics, leading to a 15in power

consumption and a 20% boost in circuit density.

Xilinx Analog to Digital Converter using 7-series board | Xilinx Vivado Feb 2023 – June 2023
• Designed and implemented an Analog Digital Converter (ADC) using Xilinx 7-series FPGA development board.

• XADC excesses up to 17 external I/O analogue channels and these analogue inputs can be uni-polar, bi-polar,

temperature sensors and power supply sensors.

• Maximized system efficiency by utilizing control and status registers to extract XADC conversion data, resulting in a

significant improvement in read and write operations and enhancing overall system performance.

Constructed and executed an FPGA-powered vending machine | Xilinx Vivado Oct 2022 – Nov 2022
• Planned and developed a groundbreaking FPGA-based vending machine project that revolutionized user experience

through innovative design, reduced maintenance costs by through streamlined operations and improved reliability.
• Successfully designed and created a high-precision coin recognition system that identified and authenticated inserted coins

with pinpoint accuracy, resulting in a reduction in coin processing errors and enhancement in transaction efficiency.
• Developed comprehensive documentation for the design and implementation process, including architectural diagrams,

FPGA code snippets, user manuals and ensured seamless operational guidance.

Design of a MIMO antenna | CST Jan 2021 – April 2021

• Engineered the design of a high-performance MIMO antenna system, establishing critical specifications and requirements,

optimizing network performance, and achieving an increase in data speeds.

• Conducted comprehensive analysis of communication system environment, evaluating frequency range, polarization, and

spatial diversity requirements.

• The MIMO antenna array’s performance and signal quality were enhanced as a result of the strategic use of EM

simulation software to generate scrupulously detailed three-dimensional models of the array.

Technical Skills
Languages: Python, C/C++
Hardware Description Languages: VHDL,Verilog
Tools and Software: Xilinx ISE, Vivado, Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys QuantumATK, LT-spice, CST, Ki-CAD, VS Code
FPGA Boards: Basys-3, Artix-7

Certifications
NPTEL: Modern Digital Communication Techniques in April 2021
NPTEL: Natural Hazards in March 2021
NPTEL: Renewable Energy Engineering: Solar, Wind and Biomass Energy Systems in March 2021
NPTEL: Introduction to Wireless and Cellular Communication in Dec 2020
NPTEL: Fuzzy Sets, Logic and Systems and Applications in April 2020