Resume

1. Luke Grantham
7807 Hillandale Dr. San Diego, CA 92120
Phone: 619-339-3958 Email: Lukeographer@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukegrantham
Driven student professional seeking an ASIC Design/Verification position in innovative engineering
applications.
EDUCATION:
University of Southern California: Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Expected: December 2021
Relevant Coursework: Computer Systems Organization, MOS VLSI Design.
San Diego State University: Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Conferred: May 2019
Cumulative GPA: 3.61, Dean’s List (2015-19) Cum Laude.
Relevant Coursework: Microprocessors, Digital Circuits, Modeling and Simulation,
Multimedia Communication Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Networks, Circuit
Analysis, Data Structures and OOP, Computer Vision, Signals and Systems, C#/C++/C
Programming, Embedded Systems Programming, Digital Systems, Computer Organization,
Combinatorics, Discrete Mathematics.
SKILLS AND TRAINING:
Technical:
o Proficient: Verilog, PCIe, C/C++, Python, Xilinx Vivado/ISE, FPGA Programming,
VBScript, SQL, MATLAB, Test Automation, Teledyne LeCroy Protocol Analysis Suite,
ARM/MIPS Assembly, SolidWorks 2018, RISA 3D 16.0, and Salesforce.
o Familiar: Ethernet, UART, NVMe, I2C, SATA, Cadence Virtuoso, Cognex Vision Systems,
TCP/IP Ethernet Communications, Java, and Atmel Embedded Studio.
o Non-Technical: Team-oriented goals, strong interpersonal skills, excellent communicator, fast
learner, excels under pressure, open minded, effective problem-solver, team player, and
entrepreneurial mindset.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
ASIC Validation Engineer – ASIC Design Engineering, Western Digital Corporation
May 2019 – Present
o Accelerated verification and validation of pre/post silicon SoCs on FPGA (or similar) platforms for
client and enterprise SSD/HDD data storage products.
o Actively expanded test planning and execution in hardware/firmware validation pertaining to
high-speed communication protocols across multiple host platforms using Synopsys and
Broadcom IP blocks.
o Collaborated closely with ASIC design and firmware engineers in debugging SoCs to ensure
communication QoS across devices.
Automation and Controls Engineer (Part Time), AIM Aerospace May
2018 – December 2018
o Programmed, installed, and tested Inductive Automation SCADA control systems, collaborative
Universal Robots, PLCs, IOT integration, and SQL database administration.
o Accomplished real-time updating and debugging of systems to drive the completion of production
deadlines.
o Facilitated the integration of Industry 4.0 into the production of advanced composites for UAS
applications.
Project Engineer, Grantham Engineering Inc. Jun. 2017
– July 2018
o Experienced in design, drafting and analysis of structures consisting of lifting devices, canopies,
docs, tanks, and others.

2. o Utilized CAD design in SolidWorks, RISA 3D, RISA Foundation, and RISA Connection to
determine appropriate design specifications.
o Analyzed a gamut of challenging projects to ensure reliability and maintainability.
o Experienced in problem solving and achieved team projects with deadline-oriented timeframes.
Field Energy Specialist, SolarCity DBA Tesla March 2016-June
2017
o Consistently top 10 sales performer in the nation out of 200.
o Engaged and informed customers in the concepts Tesla’s clean energy solutions.
o Drove the creation of in-store leads to generate interest for the product and assist in the
customer’s transition to clean energy.
o Facilitated the integration of SolarCity to Tesla while exceeding goals to driving production.