Linda Larson Email & Phone Number

Madison, WI, US

Established and adapted physical design methodologies for cutting edge semiconductor products and test-sites. Chip floorplan, power/clock distribution, chip assembly, P&R, timing closure, and flow automation. (Mentor/Siemens EDA, Cadence, and IBM Proprietary EDA Toolsets) Utilized startup experience for agility and innovation to stretch EDA tool limits for.

• Delivered physical design and integration data of multiple 14nm IO units for IBM zSeries and Power9 processors.
• Collaborated with timing, power, clock, circuit, and logic teams to define specifications and floor-plan units.
• Interlocked with chip and circuit leads to maximize design re-use, exploit commonality while meeting performance and scheduling targets, and share lessons learned for future process nodes.
• Utilized Cadence and IBM tool sets to automate build processes of synthesis, latch analysis, placement, power routing, clock routing, buffering, fill insertion, routing, timing, verification, and checking. (Cadence.
• Custom routed critical IO wires to ensure skew, slew, and design rule checking closure.
• Engaged with tools and methodology teams to debug issues, develop, and test enhancements.

• Start-up and small business consultant for providers of location-based platforms, software, and hardware solutions.
• Coordinated client requirements and drove agile software projects through build, test, & release.
• Created application wireframes for iOS, Android, and web development.
• Managed project dashboard, tracked schedules, hours, bill rates, invoices, and profits for over 30 projects.
• Grew skill set in sensor networks, RFID systems, along with interconnected devices and social interaction.
• Quickly developed self taught knowledge base in ArchGIS and asset management software programs.

Armonk, New York, NY, US

• Built IO subsystems and chip partitions (from netlist to release to manufacturing) for IBM processors in systems ranging from gaming consoles to supercomputers
• Utilized strong analytical skills to route complex and critical chip level interconnects driving optimal product logistics.
• Executed and adapted EDA (electronic design automation) and CAD (computer aided design) technical software for floor-planning, placement, routing, power analysis, clocking, and design for manufacturing.
• Negotiated resource use.
• Managed and trained unit teams for deliverables of logic and circuit release, physical design, timing analysis, verification, checks, and audit processes for data release to our customers.
• Used business/technical software to gather requirements, track projects, analyze metrics, resolve issues, and share best practices.

• Selected as a technical resource for stretch assignment to develop requirements and assess 3D internet and virtual world opportunities.
• Tested and reviewed graphics and immersive web technologies in gaming, retail, and STEM education
• Utilized knowledge of CPU and GPU architecture and programming to digital convergence solutions.
• Performed technical assessment of game engines and virtual world platforms to identify capabilities for business cases.
• Innovated, authored, and reviewed invention disclosures.
• Communicated IBM’s market vision and strategy for digital convergence at conferences,vendor, partner, and client meetings.

Madison, WI, US

• Performed 12 lead EKGs and reported critical results.
• Entered data into medical record system.
• Demonstrated customer service and interacted effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and staff.
• Operated, monitored and maintained equipment

Lemont, IL, US

• Worked on a nuclear reactor analysis team to design and implement signal and sensor processing software.
• Researched software applicability to interpretation of cardiac signals.
• Examined intellectual property material.
• Performed data analysis.
• Coordinated staff member social events and team building.

Master'S Of Science, Electrical Engineering

Electrical And Computer Engineering

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Mathematics

Python

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