👩‍💻 VLSI Design Expert | ⚙️ CPU & SoC Architecture |🏆 Hackathon Winner | 🧠 Patent Holder | 🌸 Women in Tech Advocate I’m Padma, a Senior IP Design Engineer with deep expertise in CPU and SoC architecture, RTL design, and front-end hardware development for high-performance server chips. I’ve contributed to multiple silicon programs — from microarchitecture and RTL design to verification and integration — ensuring scalable, efficient, and robust hardware delivery. Throughout my career at Intel and Microsoft, I’ve been driven by curiosity and innovation. I’m a patent holder and multiple hackathon winner, recognized for developing creative hardware automation solutions and AI-assisted design tools that accelerate engineering workflows and enhance design quality. Beyond my technical background, I’m passionate about mentorship and career development, especially for early-career engineers and women in semiconductor design. I offer 1:1 session on technical interview prep, resume strategy, and career navigation, helping engineers translate their potential into tangible growth and confidence. I believe that engineering excellence thrives when knowledge is shared, and I enjoy helping others discover clarity, purpose, and momentum in their careers. For insights on chip design, innovation, and career growth in VLSI, connect with me here on Topmate.