1. Luke Grantham
Phone: 619-339-3958 Email: Lukeographer@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukegrantham
Driven student-professional starting a career in FPGA/ASIC engineering applications
EDUCATION:
University of Southern California: Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Expected: December 2021
Cumulative GPA: 4.0
Relevant Coursework: System Verification, 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.
SKILLS AND TRAINING:
Technical:
o Proficient: PCIe Gen4, NVMe 1.4, Verilog, C/C++, Python, Xilinx Vivado/ISE, FPGA Programming, Oscilloscopes,
High-speed analog analysis, Cadence Virtuoso, SoC Architecture, VBScript, SQL, MATLAB, Test Automation, Teledyne LeCroy
Protocol Analysis Suite, Xgig Analysis Suite, ARM/MIPS Assembly, SolidWorks 2018, RISA 3D 16.0, and Salesforce.
o Familiar: UVM, SystemVerilog, VHDL, TCL, UART, I2C, SATA, Cadence Virtuoso, Ethernet.
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 Successfully accelerated tape-out of two SoCs thorough validation of pre-silicon designs from implementation on FPGA
(or similar) platforms to post-silicon ASICs for client and enterprise SSD/HDD data storage products.
o Actively expanded automated and manual validation procedures of PCIe and NVMe hardware/firmware across multiple
host platforms using integrated Synopsys and Broadcom IP blocks.
o Coordinated debugging of in-house developed blocks integrated with vendor IP to ensure robust functionality and
specification compliance.
o Collaborated closely with vendor and in-house ASIC design and firmware engineers in debugging SoCs to ensure host
interface QoS.
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.
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.
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.
