Luke Grantham is seeking an ASIC Design/Verification position and has a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering expected in December 2021 from USC. He has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from SDSU and is proficient in Verilog, C/C++, Python, Vivado/ISE, and more. Currently, he is an ASIC Validation Engineer at Western Digital where he accelerates verification and validation of pre/post silicon SoCs on FPGA platforms for data storage products. Previously he has held roles as an Automation and Controls Engineer, Project Engineer, and Field Energy Specialist.

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.