Akbar Momin

• Led SPICE + SV RNM-based mixed-signal verification and portable model handover for IP-to-SoC. • Bridged AMS with UVM-MS DMS flows and enabled converged RNM modeling. • Benchmarked SPICE/FastSPICE tools, optimized debug/runtime across nodes to ~2nm. • Deployed and supported TFM tools, collaborating with EDA vendors. • Reduced verification cost and cycle time by leading tool strategy, methodology rollout, and team training.

• Led design team across 4 geographies (15+ engineers) for PMIC chip delivery. • Supervised SoC floor-planning to layout freeze process for different ASIC IP blocks (e.g. buck, buck-boost, ADC etc.). • Architected chip top level layout auto routing methodology with design constraints for shift-left chip-level layout closure • Accomplishments: Effectively managed resources to ensure on-time delivery schedule and adherence to tapeout milestones.

• Designed complete analog signal path architecture for HD CMOS image sensors. • Architected mixed-signal and mixed-language co-simulation flow integrating SPICE and behavioral models (Verilog, Verilog-A/AMS, VHDL, and SPICE). • Led chip top-level chip pixel-array/analog/digital IP integration and signoff verification • Accomplishments: Successfully delivered a product from a second foundry source with first-time-right silicon, demonstrating robust design and execution capabilities.

• Took ownership of SAR/Pipeline ADCs and Resistor-string DACs building blocks design, layout and simulation. • Created structural behavioral models in Verilog-A(MS) and performed IP top level full spec verification • Accomplishments: Earned greater responsibilities by demonstrating strong communication skills and becoming a reliable team player.

• Studied the comparative advantages and limitations of various on-chip/off-chip data transmission methods. • Investigated the signal and power integrity issue in on-chip interconnect structures. • Accomplishments: Delivered thesis results within tight deadlines by maintaining strong goal orientation and a proactive, knowledge-driven approach.

Automatic testing of Nokia mobile phones’ software by writing test scripts to check software functionality, reliability and compatibility with hardware.

To assist a Research Scientist (PhD candidate) on RF (mixer) circuit design, test and measurement.

Microelectronics