Vipul Chawla

Vipul Chawla is a hardware engineer with 14 years of experience, specializing in RF/Analog IC design and architecture. He is keen on leading ASIC definition and execution, with a background in core RF/analog/mixed-signal IC designs for Wi-Fi transceivers and LiDAR.

Vipul has a strong foundation in system level architecture and design of wireless and sensing systems. He excels in architecting hardware systems and design optimization in both hardware and algorithm space. His adaptable nature allows him to navigate various fields and environments effortlessly.

Vipul's skill set encompasses hardware and software, showcasing agility in different domains. He possesses expertise in Analog/RF Circuit design including various components and structures like LNAs, Mixers, PLLs, VCOs, Baseband Filters, and more. Additionally, he is proficient in Hardware Systems, with experience in RF Transceiver Architecture, Multitouch Sensing Systems for iPhone, and High Volume System Design.

Moreover, Vipul has good embedded and software programming skills, with industry experience in FPGAs, micro-controller programming, and linux system administration. He is an alumnus of Virginia Tech, holding an M.S., and Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, with a B.Tech degree.

Professionally, Vipul has held key positions in renowned organizations. Currently, he serves as a Senior Staff Hardware Engineer at DiDi. Previously, he was associated with esteemed companies like Apple as a Touch Hardware Architect, Qualcomm as a Staff Engineer for RF/Analog/Mixed-Signal Design, Atheros Communications as an RF/Analog Design Engineer, MaxLinear as an Analog Design Engineer, and has had internships at Qualcomm. Furthermore, he has academic experience as a GRA at VTVT Lab in Virginia Tech and has co-founded Elfsys Embedded Solutions Pvt. Ltd.