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Vivek
Kendannavar

a firmware developer with love for Analog and Quantum world, working behind the Analog-world to empower it 😄, making a life by aligning the clock cycles🕰️. In the world of analog romance, I take breaks by diving into mechanics of quantum, reading books, bike drives, writing blogs and a tower of beer 🍺

About Me

How I romanticize my day job:

I started in hardware design, poking at DUTs until I realized my true calling was one layer above in the stack. After a Master’s at VIT-Vellore, I landed at Intel, where I’ve spent the last 5 years deep in Memory Firmware.

Now, I spend my days (and occasionally my dreams) developing algorithms and building agentic workflows—essentially teaching machines to do my job so I can focus on more interesting problems. It’s a wild ride working with some of the smartest 🧠 in the industry to ensure the server world doesn’t decide to take an nap🌟🤓.

How I spend my battery life:

Aug 2021 – Present

I design and implement firmware from low-level hardware details. I gather requirements, conduct design and code reviews, and perform testing and validation of product implementations. I develop stable, high-performance firmware for the memory subsystem, including initialization of the memory controller, along with training and calibration algorithms. I create solutions that meet memory design specifications and JEDEC standards across multiple memory technologies in both digital and analog environments. I enable firmware on simulation models to verify designs, analyze timing, and identify bugs. I replicate, root-cause, and debug issues in pre-silicon and post-silicon environments. I collaborate with digital and analog architects and RTL designers to strengthen verification of complex architectural and microarchitectural features and achieve functional goals.

Keep Things Simple
Make Complex Things Simple
Code in C.

Why do I write?

I write blogs to capture my thoughts and experiences for my future self, sharing my journey to inspire myself later. I also try to enjoy life, which brings humor to my existence and reminds me that even in a complicated world, there’s always room for laughter, learning, and value creation.

Pour My Heart Out: Share Thoughts and Interests!
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Embrace the Thrill of Life’s Experiments
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Unleashing Value Creation for Society
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>> I want to explore my thoughts and mind that shape my identity. I wonder what makes me who I am. This self-reflection helps me understand the WHY’s of my life that influence my choices. I aim to uncover the motivations and feelings that drive me. Each thought I discover brings me closer to knowing myself, making this exploration crucial for my authenticity.

>> I want to explore life and technology and enjoy the journey while discovering new possibilities. My aim is to embrace fresh and old ideas while pushing the boundaries to find what truly matters to people. I hope to contribute something meaningful to the world—something that inspires change and positively affects individuals, creating a brighter and more connected future for all.

>> I believe an individual is valuable to society when he/she positively gives back, whether through acts of kindness, sharing knowledge, or helping others with resources. This can include volunteering in the community or mentoring. When people act in these ways, they create a sense of belonging and encourage others, leading to a more caring and growing society.

Driver Pattern Recognition System

Conference paper, Springer, Singapore · Aug 2, 2021
Shreya Raut, K. J. Vivek, Omkar Joshi & M. Arun

Analysis of Teacher-Student Learning Style on Student Feedback Using Manhattan Algorithm

IEEE · Feb 1, 2020
V.B. Deshmukh; K.J. Vivek; S.R. Mangalwede; D. H. Rao