I earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, specializing in advanced computer architecture, RF/microwave engineering, digital communications, and mixed-signal IC design.
This program deepened my expertise in high-performance computing, wireless systems, and analog/digital signal processing, equipping me with the skills to develop next-generation hardware and communication technologies which I have gone on to do as Career - Principle IC Design Engineer and SerDes FW Design Engineer.
Through hands-on projects, I designed high-speed ADC architectures, simulated advanced RF circuits, and developed wireless communication systems. My coursework in Advanced Computer Architecture strengthened my ability to optimize processor performance, analyze superscalar execution, and design parallel computing solutions.
Additionally, courses in project management and systems engineering refined my leadership and organizational skills, preparing me to execute complex, cross-disciplinary engineering projects later in my career.
For my Master’s thesis, I conducted in-depth research on a 25GHz Digitally Controlled Oscillator (DCO) (Master’s Thesis) in which I designed and implemented a high-frequency DCO using microwave transmission lines for high-precision RF applications.
This advanced training has positioned me to drive innovation in wired and wireless communications, embedded systems, and semiconductor design.
I completed my MS and BS as part of a combined 5 year program and graduated with a GPA of 3.74.
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Minnesota offers degree programs that are consistently ranked in the top 20 electrical and computer engineering programs in the United States.
The ECE department has close ties with industry, with several faculty members owning their own businesses on the side.
The ECE faculty conduct research in seven different areas with Computer Engineering, VLSI and Circuits being one of them. Areas of research include Parallel Computing, High-Performance Computing, Computer Architecture, VLSI Design, Computer-Aided-Design, FPGAs, Analog Circuits, RF Microelectronics and DSP VLSI Design.
Always at the cutting edge, ECE offered classes on GPU programming using CUDU before they created GPUs for something other than just graphics and AI was a whole thing.
My graduate studies provided an in-depth understanding of VLSI system design, digital communications, and signal processing techniques, preparing me to tackle high-speed, low-power IC design challenges.
25GHz Digitally Controlled Oscillator (DCO) (Master’s Thesis)
• Designed and implemented a high-frequency DCO using microwave transmission lines for high-precision RF applications.
• Conducted phase noise analysis and layout optimization, improving RF signal stability.
5.5 GSamples/s 6-bit Pipelined ADC for PAM-4 SerDes
• Developed a high-speed ADC for SerDes applications, focusing on throughput optimization and signal integrity.
• Designed pipeline stages to enhance resolution while maintaining high sampling rates.
• Developed calibration routines to calibrate out offsets in each pipeline stage.
EE 5364 – Advanced Computer Architecture
Explored cutting-edge topics in computer architecture, including superscalar processing, multicore system design, and memory hierarchies. Coursework included simulation and analysis of advanced processing techniques to enhance system performance and efficiency. My class project was to write a compiler that would take single threaded programs and compile them for multi-threaded processors.
EE 5501 – Digital Communications
Covered the principles of digital modulation, error control coding, and information theory. Hands-on projects involved designing and evaluating digital communication systems under various noise conditions, reinforcing practical knowledge of signal integrity and transmission reliability.
EE 5505 – Wireless Communications
Focused on wireless system design, including propagation models, multiple access techniques, and network performance optimization. Practical applications included the simulation and analysis of wireless communication systems.
EE 5940 – Special Topics in EE – ADC / DAC Design
Specialized in the design and optimization of Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) and Digital-to-Analog Converters (DAC), covering various architectures, performance trade-offs, and high-speed data conversion techniques. A key project involved developing a 5.5 GSamples/s 6-bit Pipelined ADC for PAM-4 SerDes.
I chose my project based on where my current industry was headed and completed this project and the design of calibration algorithms 8 years before we would implement the same type of pipelined ADCs and calibration algorithms in the SerDes Team I am a part of.
EE 5602 – RF/Microwave Engineering
Expanded on foundational RF and microwave engineering concepts, focusing on the design and analysis of key components such as amplifiers, oscillators, and mixers. Hands-on projects included designing RF circuits and evaluating system performance for high-frequency applications.
EE 8337 – Analog Circuits for Communications
Explored the role of analog circuits in modern communication systems, including mixers, modulators, and demodulators. Coursework emphasized circuit optimization for signal integrity and low-noise performance in communication applications.
EE 8777 – Master's Thesis
Conducted independent research on a 25GHz Digitally Controlled Oscillator (DCO). I setup all the required EDA tools and then designed and implemented a high-frequency DCO using microwave transmission lines for high-precision RF applications. I conducted phase noise analysis and layout optimization, improving RF signal stability.
IE 5111 – Systems Engineering
Covered the design, analysis, and management of complex engineering systems, integrating technical and operational considerations. Applied systems thinking to real-world projects, emphasizing lifecycle management and optimization strategies.
IE 5541 – Project Management
Developed key project management skills, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk assessment. Applied structured methodologies to engineering projects, ensuring efficient execution and successful delivery.
I earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, specializing in advanced computer architecture, RF/microwave engineering, digital communications, and mixed-signal IC design.
This program deepened my expertise in high-performance computing, wireless systems, and analog/digital signal processing, equipping me with the skills to develop next-generation hardware and communication technologies which I have gone on to do as Career - Principle IC Design Engineer and SerDes FW Design Engineer.
Through hands-on projects, I designed high-speed ADC architectures, simulated advanced RF circuits, and developed wireless communication systems. My coursework in Advanced Computer Architecture strengthened my ability to optimize processor performance, analyze superscalar execution, and design parallel computing solutions.
Additionally, courses in project management and systems engineering refined my leadership and organizational skills, preparing me to execute complex, cross-disciplinary engineering projects later in my career.
For my Master’s thesis, I conducted in-depth research on a 25GHz Digitally Controlled Oscillator (DCO) (Master’s Thesis) in which I designed and implemented a high-frequency DCO using microwave transmission lines for high-precision RF applications.
This advanced training has positioned me to drive innovation in wired and wireless communications, embedded systems, and semiconductor design.
I completed my MS and BS as part of a combined 5 year program and graduated with a GPA of 3.74.
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Minnesota offers degree programs that are consistently ranked in the top 20 electrical and computer engineering programs in the United States.
The ECE department has close ties with industry, with several faculty members owning their own businesses on the side.
The ECE faculty conduct research in seven different areas with Computer Engineering, VLSI and Circuits being one of them. Areas of research include Parallel Computing, High-Performance Computing, Computer Architecture, VLSI Design, Computer-Aided-Design, FPGAs, Analog Circuits, RF Microelectronics and DSP VLSI Design.
Always at the cutting edge, ECE offered classes on GPU programming using CUDU before they created GPUs for something other than just graphics and AI was a whole thing.
My graduate studies provided an in-depth understanding of VLSI system design, digital communications, and signal processing techniques, preparing me to tackle high-speed, low-power IC design challenges.
EE 5364 – Advanced Computer Architecture
Explored cutting-edge topics in computer architecture, including superscalar processing, multicore system design, and memory hierarchies. Coursework included simulation and analysis of advanced processing techniques to enhance system performance and efficiency. My class project was to write a compiler that would take single threaded programs and compile them for multi-threaded processors.
EE 5501 – Digital Communications
Covered the principles of digital modulation, error control coding, and information theory. Hands-on projects involved designing and evaluating digital communication systems under various noise conditions, reinforcing practical knowledge of signal integrity and transmission reliability.
EE 5505 – Wireless Communications
Focused on wireless system design, including propagation models, multiple access techniques, and network performance optimization. Practical applications included the simulation and analysis of wireless communication systems.
EE 5940 – Special Topics in EE – ADC / DAC Design
Specialized in the design and optimization of Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) and Digital-to-Analog Converters (DAC), covering various architectures, performance trade-offs, and high-speed data conversion techniques. A key project involved developing a 5.5 GSamples/s 6-bit Pipelined ADC for PAM-4 SerDes.
I chose my project based on where my current industry was headed and completed this project and the design of calibration algorithms 8 years before we would implement the same type of pipelined ADCs and calibration algorithms in the SerDes Team I am a part of.
EE 5602 – RF/Microwave Engineering
Expanded on foundational RF and microwave engineering concepts, focusing on the design and analysis of key components such as amplifiers, oscillators, and mixers. Hands-on projects included designing RF circuits and evaluating system performance for high-frequency applications.
EE 8337 – Analog Circuits for Communications
Explored the role of analog circuits in modern communication systems, including mixers, modulators, and demodulators. Coursework emphasized circuit optimization for signal integrity and low-noise performance in communication applications.
EE 8777 – Master's Thesis
Conducted independent research on a 25GHz Digitally Controlled Oscillator (DCO). I setup all the required EDA tools and then designed and implemented a high-frequency DCO using microwave transmission lines for high-precision RF applications. I conducted phase noise analysis and layout optimization, improving RF signal stability.
IE 5111 – Systems Engineering
Covered the design, analysis, and management of complex engineering systems, integrating technical and operational considerations. Applied systems thinking to real-world projects, emphasizing lifecycle management and optimization strategies.
IE 5541 – Project Management
Developed key project management skills, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk assessment. Applied structured methodologies to engineering projects, ensuring efficient execution and successful delivery.
25GHz Digitally Controlled Oscillator (DCO) (Master’s Thesis)
• Designed and implemented a high-frequency DCO using microwave transmission lines for high-precision RF applications.
• Conducted phase noise analysis and layout optimization, improving RF signal stability.
5.5 GSamples/s 6-bit Pipelined ADC for PAM-4 SerDes
• Developed a high-speed ADC for SerDes applications, focusing on throughput optimization and signal integrity.
• Designed pipeline stages to enhance resolution while maintaining high sampling rates.
• Developed calibration routines to calibrate out offsets in each pipeline stage.
I earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, specializing in advanced computer architecture, RF/microwave engineering, digital communications, and mixed-signal IC design.
This program deepened my expertise in high-performance computing, wireless systems, and analog/digital signal processing, equipping me with the skills to develop next-generation hardware and communication technologies which I have gone on to do as Career - Principle IC Design Engineer and SerDes FW Design Engineer.
Through hands-on projects, I designed high-speed ADC architectures, simulated advanced RF circuits, and developed wireless communication systems. My coursework in Advanced Computer Architecture strengthened my ability to optimize processor performance, analyze superscalar execution, and design parallel computing solutions.
Additionally, courses in project management and systems engineering refined my leadership and organizational skills, preparing me to execute complex, cross-disciplinary engineering projects later in my career.
For my Master’s thesis, I conducted in-depth research on a 25GHz Digitally Controlled Oscillator (DCO) (Master’s Thesis) in which I designed and implemented a high-frequency DCO using microwave transmission lines for high-precision RF applications.
This advanced training has positioned me to drive innovation in wired and wireless communications, embedded systems, and semiconductor design.
I completed my MS and BS as part of a combined 5 year program and graduated with a GPA of 3.74.
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Minnesota offers degree programs that are consistently ranked in the top 20 electrical and computer engineering programs in the United States.
The ECE department has close ties with industry, with several faculty members owning their own businesses on the side.
The ECE faculty conduct research in seven different areas with Computer Engineering, VLSI and Circuits being one of them. Areas of research include Parallel Computing, High-Performance Computing, Computer Architecture, VLSI Design, Computer-Aided-Design, FPGAs, Analog Circuits, RF Microelectronics and DSP VLSI Design.
Always at the cutting edge, ECE offered classes on GPU programming using CUDU before they created GPUs for something other than just graphics and AI was a whole thing.
My graduate studies provided an in-depth understanding of VLSI system design, digital communications, and signal processing techniques, preparing me to tackle high-speed, low-power IC design challenges.
EE 5364 – Advanced Computer Architecture
Explored cutting-edge topics in computer architecture, including superscalar processing, multicore system design, and memory hierarchies. Coursework included simulation and analysis of advanced processing techniques to enhance system performance and efficiency. My class project was to write a compiler that would take single threaded programs and compile them for multi-threaded processors.
EE 5501 – Digital Communications
Covered the principles of digital modulation, error control coding, and information theory. Hands-on projects involved designing and evaluating digital communication systems under various noise conditions, reinforcing practical knowledge of signal integrity and transmission reliability.
EE 5505 – Wireless Communications
Focused on wireless system design, including propagation models, multiple access techniques, and network performance optimization. Practical applications included the simulation and analysis of wireless communication systems.
EE 5940 – Special Topics in EE – ADC / DAC Design
Specialized in the design and optimization of Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) and Digital-to-Analog Converters (DAC), covering various architectures, performance trade-offs, and high-speed data conversion techniques. A key project involved developing a 5.5 GSamples/s 6-bit Pipelined ADC for PAM-4 SerDes.
I chose my project based on where my current industry was headed and completed this project and the design of calibration algorithms 8 years before we would implement the same type of pipelined ADCs and calibration algorithms in the SerDes Team I am a part of.
EE 5602 – RF/Microwave Engineering
Expanded on foundational RF and microwave engineering concepts, focusing on the design and analysis of key components such as amplifiers, oscillators, and mixers. Hands-on projects included designing RF circuits and evaluating system performance for high-frequency applications.
EE 8337 – Analog Circuits for Communications
Explored the role of analog circuits in modern communication systems, including mixers, modulators, and demodulators. Coursework emphasized circuit optimization for signal integrity and low-noise performance in communication applications.
EE 8777 – Master's Thesis
Conducted independent research on a 25GHz Digitally Controlled Oscillator (DCO). I setup all the required EDA tools and then designed and implemented a high-frequency DCO using microwave transmission lines for high-precision RF applications. I conducted phase noise analysis and layout optimization, improving RF signal stability.
IE 5111 – Systems Engineering
Covered the design, analysis, and management of complex engineering systems, integrating technical and operational considerations. Applied systems thinking to real-world projects, emphasizing lifecycle management and optimization strategies.
IE 5541 – Project Management
Developed key project management skills, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk assessment. Applied structured methodologies to engineering projects, ensuring efficient execution and successful delivery.
25GHz Digitally Controlled Oscillator (DCO) (Master’s Thesis)
• Designed and implemented a high-frequency DCO using microwave transmission lines for high-precision RF applications.
• Conducted phase noise analysis and layout optimization, improving RF signal stability.
5.5 GSamples/s 6-bit Pipelined ADC for PAM-4 SerDes
• Developed a high-speed ADC for SerDes applications, focusing on throughput optimization and signal integrity.
• Designed pipeline stages to enhance resolution while maintaining high sampling rates.
• Developed calibration routines to calibrate out offsets in each pipeline stage.
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