Hi, I'm Mahendar

VLSI Verification Engineer

I am a VLSI Verification Engineer with hands-on experience in SystemVerilog, UVM, and functional verification of complex protocols. I have worked extensively on APB, AHB, AXI, SPI, and I2C protocol verification with a strong focus on constrained-random testing, assertions, scoreboarding, and functional coverage closure.

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About Me

I am a VLSI Verification Engineer with hands-on experience in SystemVerilog, UVM, and functional verification of complex protocols. I have worked extensively on APB, AHB, AXI, SPI, and I2C protocol verification with a strong focus on constrained-random testing, assertions, scoreboarding, and functional coverage closure.

My goal is to deliver high-quality, thoroughly verified silicon through meticulous verification practices, comprehensive coverage analysis, and RTL debugging. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy solving challenging verification scenarios and waveform analysis challenges.

Experience

6 months Professional VLSI Verification Training & Protocol Implementation

Key Strengths

UVM Verification, Protocol Testbenches, Coverage Closure

Protocols Verified

AXI 3, AHB, APB, SPI, I2C & EEPROM

Tools & Languages

VCS, QuestaSim, ModelSim, Vivado, EDA Playground

Skills

Verification

SystemVerilog UVM Assertions (SVA) Functional Coverage Verilog

Protocols Verified

AXI 3 AHB APB SPI I2C

Simulation & Tools

Synopsys VCS QuestaSim ModelSim Vivado EDA Playground

Languages

Verilog SystemVerilog C Python Linux

Methodologies

Constrained Random Scoreboarding Coverage Closure Waveform Analysis RTL Debugging

Expertise Areas

UVM Components Testbench Architecture Driver & Monitor Predictor & Scoreboard Directed Tests

Projects

AXI 3 Protocol Verification
100% Coverage Achieved

Built a complete AXI UVM environment with driver, monitor, agent, sequencer, scoreboard, predictor, and functional coverage. Developed directed and constrained-random tests for fixed, increment, wrap, error, and reset scenarios.

SystemVerilog, UVM, VCS, Assertions
APB Protocol Verification
100% Coverage Achieved

Built both SystemVerilog testbench and complete UVM environment including driver, monitor, agent, predictor, scoreboard, and functional coverage. Developed tests for read, write, reset, zero-wait, SLVERR scenarios.

SystemVerilog, UVM, QuestaSim
AHB Bus System Verification
100% Coverage Achieved

Built structured SystemVerilog verification environment with driver, monitor, generator, scoreboard, and functional coverage. Developed nine directed testcases covering read, write, burst, and increment operations.

SystemVerilog, Scoreboard, ModelSim
I2C EEPROM Controller

RTL design and complete verification suite for I2C master controller with EEPROM communication and edge case handling.

Verilog, SystemVerilog, UVM, ModelSim
SPI Master/Slave Interface

Built SPI Master and Slave RTL modules implementing shift-register-based serial communication with CPOL/CPHA modes. Developed SystemVerilog testbench to test MOSI/MISO data transfers and chip-select operation.

Verilog, SystemVerilog, ModelSim
4-bit Priority Encoder Verification

Designed and verified a 4-bit priority encoder using Verilog/SystemVerilog and UVM. Built key UVM components, performed simulation and debugging on EDA Playground with 100% pass results.

Verilog, SystemVerilog, UVM, EDA Playground

Experience

Professional VLSI Training

ChipEdge Technologies

Jun 2025 – Nov 2025 (6 months)
  • Completed intensive hands-on training in SystemVerilog, UVM, and functional verification
  • Developed comprehensive testbenches for APB, AHB, AXI, SPI, and I2C protocols with 100% coverage
  • Built and optimized UVM components (Driver, Monitor, Scoreboard, Predictor) with VCS, QuestaSim, ModelSim
  • Coverage Achievements: APB & AXI (100%), AHB (100% with 8 directed tests)

VLSI Design Intern

Rooman Technologies

Oct 2024 – Mar 2025
  • Designed and verified 4-bit priority encoder using Verilog/SystemVerilog and UVM
  • Built key UVM components and performed simulation on EDA Playground
  • Validated all test scenarios with 100% pass results

Embedded Hardware Engineer

Technofly Solutions

Oct 2022 – Oct 2022
  • Assisted in design and development of embedded systems
  • Gained hands-on experience with microcontrollers and firmware programming
  • Worked on hardware integration for various applications

Education

B.E. in Electronics & Communication Engineering

Sambhram Institute of Technology

GPA: 8.27/10 (82.7%)

Pre-University Course (PUC)

Sri Jagadguru Renukacharya College of Science, Arts & Commerce

GPA: 85.5%

Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC)

Shushruti Vidya Samaste, Bengaluru

GPA: 88.32%

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