Spec (who I am and what I build)
I’m Vaisakh Naduvodi Viswambharan, a Master’s student in Nanoelectronic Systems at TU Dresden.
My focus is digital IC design and verification, and I build GenAI-assisted tooling to make verification workflows faster, more systematic, and easier to scale—without losing rigor.
  • Domains: Formal · UVM · RTL · RISC-V · Floating-point
  • What I optimize for: proof structure, coverage discipline, and repeatable engineering workflows
  • Where to look next: Projects for artifacts, Publications for academic evidence, Contact for collaboration

What I’m working on now

My thesis explores how AI can help turn design intent into reliable verification results with less manual iteration. In parallel, I’m building SaxoFlow, a student-focused initiative combining AI-assisted workflows with open-source EDA tools.

If you want the most representative snapshot, start here:

  • SaxoFlow case study: /case-studies/saxoflow/
  • Floating-point formal case study: /case-studies/floating-point-formal/

How I got here

I started at Bosch working on hardware validation for a chipset used in a Bosch Electronic Power Steering ECU. That experience gave me a “black box” moment: I could validate behavior, but I wanted to understand what was happening inside the chip and why. That curiosity pulled me deeper into IC design and verification.

In parallel, I developed an interest in AI. Over time it became clear that AI can reduce repetitive work and speed up how engineers move from an idea to trustworthy evidence.

Short timeline

  • TU Dresden (Oct 2022–present): Master’s program in Nanoelectronic Systems
  • Infineon (Oct 2024–present): Digital Functional Verification Intern
  • Fraunhofer (Mar 2023–Sep 2024): Student Research Assistant
  • Bosch (Jan 2018–Jul 2022): Senior Hardware Engineer

Highlights

  • Innovation Award 2025 (Infineon) — Software and AI Solutions
  • Innovation Award 2020 (Bosch) — IoT-based Driver Monitoring
  • Publications: one IEEE paper published, one completed conference paper (planned IEEE publication), and one DVCon US accepted paper as a coauthor

What I’m aiming for next

Over the next 9 months, my first preference is a PhD in GenAI for digital design and verification in the USA or Germany. If that does not align, I’m looking for full-time roles in digital design and verification where I can apply GenAI to real workflows.

If you want a proof-oriented verification engineer

If your work involves formal/coverage thinking, proof decomposition, verification automation, or GenAI-assisted tooling, I’m open to roles and research collaboration.