Syed Asad Alam

Staff Design Engineer

Analog Devices, Inc.

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Background

Staff Design Engineer with Analog Devices, a leading semiconductor company, with a strong background in research and development for more than 15 years.

Previously, the focus of research was optimization and efficient mapping and implementation of digital systems comprising digital signal processing and communication algorithms. Varied experience in both verification and design with different start-up companies. Experience of working on multimedia processors, communication and networking devices and SOC bus design. Part of Multiple teams while working on FPGA based design and Integrated Circuit Design. Worked on Filters, Wireless communication System, frequency multipliers and Design of DSP Processors.

Completed Bachelors in Computer and Information Systems Engineering from N.E.D. University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, Pakistan before pursuing M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering with specialization in System-on-Chip Design and PhD in Electrical Engineering (Computer Engineering/Electronics Systems) from Linköping University, Sweden.

Currently working as a Staff Design Engineer with Analog Devices, working on the design of digital integrated circuits.

Education

PhD - Division of Computer Engineering, ISY, Linköping University, Sweden

M.Sc. - Electrical Engineering with specialization in System on Chip Design, Linkoping Univerity, Linkoping, Sweden

B.E. - Computer and Information Systems Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, Pakistan, 2006-07, 84% (aggregate), with distinction