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Massimiliano Giacometti
Founder and Managing Director, SoC Integration Engineer
Experience
Jun 2022 - Present
3 years 10 monthsMunich, Germany
Founder and Managing Director, SoC Integration Engineer
PlanV
- CVA6 MMU: formal verification using SVA
- CVA6 subsystem: IP integration, verification (UVM)
- Tightly coupled cache coherence for CVA6: RTL design and verification (SystemVerilog), FPGA prototyping (IP integration - CPU, LLC, DDR, Eth), Linux
- Verification of a laser controller on FPGA (medical, VHDL, VUnit, Python, C++ for Microblaze)
- Fault injection emulation on FPGA (SystemVerilog)
Feb 2022 - Dec 2023
1 year 11 monthsCanada
Staff Member
OpenHW Group
- DevOps engineer: CI using AWS CodeBuild, GitHub Actions
- Promotional activities: demo application for CORE-V-MCU, OpenHW TV, trade fairs
Sep 2021 - Present
4 years 7 monthsUnited Kingdom
Freelance Consultant - ASIC Design and Verification
QuantumBlockchainTechnologies
- Responsible for the development of ASIC for crypto mining: definition of the verification architecture, RTL design and testing, synthesis with Cadence Genus, FPGA prototyping
- Interfacing with the teams developing the optimized algorithms, interfacing SDRAM, DDR2 with backender, interfacing with the EDA tool vendors
Jun 2018 - Feb 2022
3 years 9 monthsGermany
Head of Hardware Development
HENSOLDT Cyber GmbH
- Definition of the system architecture for the MiG-V chip family, RTL design, IP integration (CPU, Ethernet, SDRAM, flash)
- Logic obfuscation, definition and execution of the test strategy, definition and automation of the workflow
- FPGA prototyping with Yosys, interfacing with EDA tool vendors and backender, GCC interfacing with the software team
- Interfacing with university partners, recruiting, mentoring new employees (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog), reporting to CTO and Chief Scientist
Apr 2015 - Nov 2015
8 monthsGermany
Freelance Consultant
Infineon
- Development of the virtual prototype of smartcard chips (SystemC)
Mar 2015 - Apr 2015
2 monthsUnited States
Freelance Consultant
PHLUIDO
- FFT hardware acceleration based on Zynq and related Linux driver (Xilinx Tcl and C)
Jun 2013 - Dec 2013
7 monthsItaly
Freelance Consultant
Mavigex
- Development of S-M2M modulator (C and VHDL)
May 2011 - May 2018
7 years 1 monthFreelance Consultant
Intel Mobile Communications
- Development and verification of the firmware and virtual prototype of a DMA: firmware development in Forth, low level simulations with Synopsys VCS
- Design of the virtual prototype in SystemC, interfacing with the hardware development team, participating in chip bringup
Jun 2010 - Nov 2010
6 monthsItaly
Freelance Consultant
Mindway
- BCH and LDPC encoder development for DVB-T2 (VHDL code and C++ model)
- Turbo encoder development for an FSIM modulator (VHDL code and C++ model)
Jan 2009 - May 2011
2 years 5 monthsItaly
Freelance Consultant
CNIT
- Quantization and modeling in C of a signal detection and synchronization algorithm for satellite communications
Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
1 yearItaly
FPGA Engineer
Mindway
- RTL development and FPGA implementation of ECC systems (ProMPEG-COP3, block product codes) for broadcasting systems (VHDL and Xilinx Spartan3)
May 2007 - Nov 2007
7 monthsItaly
FPGA and Firmware Consultant
Info Solution
- Optimization and FPGA porting of protection management for an optical multi-service node
- Development of a heating measurement system UNI EN 834 compliant (C and assembly for Microchip PIC)
Nov 2006 - Apr 2007
6 monthsFrance
Trainee
TurboConcept
- Development of a VHDL to SystemC and Verilog translation and manipulation tool
Sep 2006 - Dec 2006
4 monthsItaly
Fellowship
University of Parma
- Development of a ZigBee to CANBus interface
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology (12 years), Manufacturing (5 years), Aerospace and Defense (3.5 years), Telecommunication (3.5 years), Media and Entertainment (1 year), and Utilities (0.5 years).
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Aerospace and Defense
Telecommunication
Media and Entertainment
Utilities
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Product Development (19 years), Quality Assurance (11.5 years), Research and Development (11 years), Information Technology (2 years), and Marketing (2 years).
Product Development
Quality Assurance
Research and Development
Information Technology
Marketing
Skills
Business Development And Administration
Team Leading
Computer Architecture
Risc-v
Fpga/asic Design And Verification
Soc Integration
Sdram, Ddr2
Workflow Automation
Xilinx Vivado
Siemens Questa
Synopsys Vcs
Verilator
Synopsys Design Compiler
Synopsys Spyglass
Synopsys Formality
Cadence Genus
Cadence Conformal
Yosys
Gcc
Vhdl/verilog/systemverilog
Systemc
C/c++
Python
Perl
Languages
Italian
NativeGerman
AdvancedFrench
AdvancedRussian
AdvancedEnglish
ElementaryEducation
Sep 2003 - Apr 2006
University of Parma
Master of Science in Electronic Engineering · Electronic Engineering · Parma, Italy · 110/110 cum laude
Sep 2000 - Dec 2003
University of Parma
Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering · Electronic Engineering · Parma, Italy · 110/110 cum laude
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Where is Massimiliano based?
Massimiliano is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
What languages does Massimiliano speak?
Massimiliano speaks the following languages: Italian (Native), German (Advanced), French (Advanced), Russian (Advanced), English (Elementary).
How many years of experience does Massimiliano have?
Massimiliano has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Massimiliano has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Massimiliano may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Massimiliano be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Massimiliano would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder and Managing Director, SoC Integration Engineer, Staff Member, Freelance Consultant - ASIC Design and Verification.
What is Massimiliano's latest experience?
Massimiliano's most recent position is Founder and Managing Director, SoC Integration Engineer at PlanV.
What companies has Massimiliano worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Massimiliano has worked for PlanV, OpenHW Group, QuantumBlockchainTechnologies, and HENSOLDT Cyber GmbH.
Which industries is Massimiliano most experienced in?
Massimiliano is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Manufacturing, and Aerospace and Defense. Massimiliano also has some experience in Telecommunication, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Utility Services.
Which business areas is Massimiliano most experienced in?
Massimiliano is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance (QA), and Research and Development (R&D). Massimiliano also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) and Marketing.
Which industries has Massimiliano worked in recently?
Massimiliano has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Manufacturing, and Aerospace and Defense.
Which business areas has Massimiliano worked in recently?
Massimiliano has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development (R&D), and Quality Assurance (QA).
What is Massimiliano's education?
Massimiliano holds a Master in Electronic Engineering from University of Parma and a Bachelor in Electronic Engineering from University of Parma.
What is the availability of Massimiliano?
Massimiliano is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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