About

Kunal Bansal is an experienced AI Hardware Engineer currently working at Microsoft. He has a Master's degree in Computer Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Kunal's expertise lies in algorithms, embedded systems, ModelSim, Java, and debugging. At Microsoft, he is a part of the AI and Advanced Architecture team and is responsible for developing FPGA-based Inference processors for accelerating machine learning and deep learning algorithms. His job duties include FPGA RTL design using System Verilog and timing analysis, pre-silicon RTL verification using System Verilog, C language, and EDA tools, and mentoring new hires of the team through boot camp sessions. Kunal has also worked as a Hardware Engineer Intern at Tesla's Autopilot team, where he implemented a methodology to functionally simulate a given mixed-signal PCB schematic using Perl, System Verilog, Verilog, and PSpice. He also verified the functionality of digital interfaces including I2C Slave, Connectors from scratch, by writing their respective synthesized models using Verilog. Kunal is currently working on scaling up the methodology to real Autopilot Hardware and Infotainment Hardware, which involves challenges to implement digital models for more complex passive components like Mosfets, Zener Diodes, and others. Kunal has also worked as a Digital Design Intern for the High-Speed Data and Clocks team at Texas Instruments, where he was responsible for RTL design and verification. He developed I3C IP, the next-generation 2-wire interface protocol that allows interrupts and faster speeds. Kunal's education history includes a Master's degree in Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) and Master of Science Hons. (MSc.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Economics from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. Kunal's tech stack includes AI, Deep Learning, ML, test, Java, Spring, and designer. He has 6.52 years of relevant experience in the computer software industry.