Summary
Highly accomplished RF Engineer with 6 years of experience specializing in the design, simulation, and testing of high-frequency circuits and systems for wireless communication. Proven expertise in developing innovative RF solutions from concept to production, optimizing performance and reducing costs. Adept at leveraging advanced simulation tools and test equipment to validate designs and troubleshoot complex issues. Seeking to apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to contribute to cutting-edge RF technology development.
Experience
Senior RF Design EngineerBroadcom Inc.
- Led the design and integration of RF front-end modules for next-generation Wi-Fi 7 chipsets, achieving a 15% reduction in power consumption and 10% improvement in linearity.
- Developed and optimized power amplifier and LNA circuits, reducing noise figure by 0.5 dB and increasing output power by 2 dBm across the 5-7 GHz band.
RF EngineerQualcomm Technologies, Inc.
- Designed and characterized RF transceivers for mobile communication devices (LTE/5G), contributing to a 20% reduction in BOM cost through component optimization.
- Executed rigorous RF testing and debugging using VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes, resolving critical performance issues that impacted product launch schedules.
Projects
Compact mmWave Phased Array Antenna for 5G CPE
- Designed a 64-element phased array antenna operating at 28 GHz for 5G Customer Premises Equipment (CPE), achieving a gain of 25 dBi and beam steering capability over ±60 degrees.
High-Linearity RF Transceiver for IoT Applications
- Developed a low-power, high-linearity RF transceiver for a new line of industrial IoT sensors, extending battery life by 25% and improving communication range by 18%.
Education
Stanford UniversityM.S. Electrical Engineering
- Specialized in RF & Microwave Engineering with a 3.9 GPA
- Thesis on mmWave Phased Array Antennas for 5G Applications
- Awarded Graduate Research Fellowship for innovative RF circuit design.
University of California, BerkeleyB.S. Electrical Engineering
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 3.85 GPA
- Recipient of the Dean's Scholarship for Academic Excellence
- Completed capstone project on high-efficiency power amplifiers for IoT devices.
Publications
A 28 GHz 64-Element Phased Array Antenna with Integrated Beamforming for 5G CPE
Design of High-Efficiency Power Amplifiers for Sub-6 GHz 5G Mobile Handsets
Compact Wideband Balun Design for RF Front-End Modules in Wi-Fi 6E
Skills
RF Design & Simulation
Antenna DesignPower Amplifiers (PA)Low Noise Amplifiers (LNA)MixersFiltersPhased Arrays
EDA Tools
Keysight ADSAnsys HFSSCadence VirtuosoSpectreRFMATLABPython
Test & Measurement
Vector Network Analyzers (VNA)Spectrum AnalyzersSignal GeneratorsOscilloscopesAnechoic ChambersPower Meters
Hardware & PCB Design
Altium DesignerEagleRF LayoutImpedance MatchingEMC/EMI PrinciplesMicrostrip/Stripline
Wireless Standards
5G NRLTEWi-Fi (802.11ax/be)BluetoothmmWaveUWB