Pooria Varahram - Chief Technology Architect

Q: Where is Pooria based?

Pooria is based in Maynooth, Ireland .

Q: What languages does Pooria speak?

Pooria speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Irish (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Pooria have?

Pooria has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Pooria has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months . Note that Pooria may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Pooria's latest experience?

Pooria's most recent position is Chief Technology Architect at Benetel .

Q: What companies has Pooria worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Pooria has worked for Benetel and Qorvo .

Q: Which industries is Pooria most experienced in?

Pooria is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication , Education , and Manufacturing . Pooria also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas is Pooria most experienced in?

Pooria is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Research and Development (R&D) , and Quality Assurance (QA) . Pooria also has some experience in Project Management , Production/Manufacturing , and Strategy and Planning .

Q: Which industries has Pooria worked in recently?

Pooria has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas has Pooria worked in recently?

Pooria has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Research and Development (R&D) , and Strategy and Planning .

Recommended expert

Maynooth, Ireland

Experience

Feb 2025 - Present

1 year 2 months

Chief Technology Architect

Benetel

Drive Technology Strategy
Lead System Architecture
Lead Research Funding Initiatives

Oct 2021 - Feb 2025

3 years 5 months

Research and Development Principal Engineer

Benetel

Architecting overall system solutions to demonstrate system level functionality of roadmap features
Leading research activities in support of Benetel’s product roadmap
Leading the incorporation of roadmap features in active product development programs
Leading Benetel IP capture and management

Aug 2021 - Oct 2021

3 months

Senior System Engineer

Qorvo

Researching UWB communications systems algorithms
Developing system simulations and baseband architectures

Sep 2020 - Aug 2021

1 year

Principal Engineer

Benetel

Designing and developing DSP modules such as DUC/DDC and PRACH in 5G RRUs
Developing ModelSim testbenches and verifying them using MATLAB/Octave simulation
Leading the 5G architecture development of ORAN compliant RRU
Leading the FPGA team in designing and developing the lower L1 of 5G
Actively participating in the design and development of CUSM-Planes
Creating firmware development plans and reporting progress to project managers
Providing test vectors for conducting RRU verification based on 3GPP standard

Jan 2018 - Sep 2020

2 years 9 months

Senior FPGA Engineer

Benetel

Designing and developing 4G and 5G NR ORAN-compliant RRUs
Developing FPGA code in SystemVerilog and Verilog
Designing digital up-conversion and down-conversion modules on FPGA
Developing self-checking testbenches for downlink and uplink paths
Designing and developing the PRACH module in the RRU
Leading the first RRU project with split 7.2 using an ARM processor, showcased in exhibitions like MWC and receiving awards
Developing a U-Plane path from ARM to FPGA using DMA and FIFO
Actively participating in ORAN meetings and gaining extensive knowledge on fronthaul and CUSM planes
Providing consultation on various 5G technology projects to multiple companies
Conducting several internal presentations to Benetel staff on topics such as digital predistortion, crest factor reduction, and OFDM systems
Project planning and documentation

Sep 2017 - Dec 2017

4 months

Radio Digital Developer

Ericsson

Performing calibration of a 1 GHz bandwidth signal for the 5G testbench, encompassing RF DAC, RF ADC, and wideband PA
Designing and verifying a novel DPD technique to linearize the wideband PA
Offering consultation to the CFR team at Ericsson

Aug 2015 - Sep 2017

2 years 2 months

Research Fellow

Maynooth University

Developing algorithms for digital communication systems
Providing consultation to two US companies for their product development in DPD and satellite projects
Implementing a digital pre-distortion technique on Zynq with an ARM processor in FPGA
Demonstrating the pre-distortion functionality running on FPGA using a transceiver board from Analog Devices
Conducting RTL development and synthesis
Analyzing the static timing analysis report and rectifying critical paths in the design by applying pipeline delays
Performing hardware co-simulation verification by transferring data from a PC while the FPGA and power amplifier were in the loop
Creating code to linearize a TWTA power amplifier

Jan 2013 - Jun 2015

2 years 6 months

Senior Lecturer

University Putra Malaysia

Supervising undergraduate, MSc, and PhD students
Providing consultation for research projects and theses
Teaching communication systems modules
Actively involved in commercializing filed IPs and developing an IP in Verilog
Publishing high-impact journal papers

Jun 2012 - Jan 2013

8 months

Senior Lecturer

Asia Pacific University of Information Technology

Taught telecommunication modules
Established the wireless lab and participated in the accreditation program

Jun 2010 - Jun 2012

2 years 1 month

Researcher

University Putra Malaysia

Submitted research proposals
Involved in commercialization of IPs

Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

1 year 1 month

Electrical Engineer

AGNI Inc.

Headed the electronic group
Designed DC-DC and DC-AC converters
Developed C code to control a butterfly valve using an Atmel microcontroller
Designed an H-bridge
Created schematics and fabricated PCBs

Mar 2003 - Mar 2004

1 year 1 month

Digital Communication Engineer

Resana Afzar Sharif

Designed and developed a digital pre-distortion for a 2.4 GHz power amplifier
Involved in test and measurement of a TV transmitter with PLL

Jun 2000 - Jun 2002

2 years 1 month

Electronic Engineer

Micromodje Industry

Designed and developed a radio digital and prepared BOM
Fabricated PCBs and drew schematics

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Telecommunication (14 years), Education (5 years), Manufacturing (3 years), Aerospace and Defense (2 years), and Information Technology (0.5 years).

Telecommunication

Education

Manufacturing

Aerospace and Defense

Information Technology

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Product Development (17 years), Research and Development (13.5 years), Quality Assurance (4.5 years), Project Management (2.5 years), Production (2 years), and Strategy (1 year).

Product Development

Research and Development

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Production

Strategy

Summary

I specialize in digital signal processing and FPGA programming for wireless communication systems, with extensive experience in designing and developing remote radio units (RRUs). I am highly proficient in Verilog, SystemVerilog, and C, and skilled in using industry-standard tools such as Quartus, Vivado, Vivado HLS, MATLAB, Python, Protel, and Microwave Office. I have led the design and architecture of 4G and 5G ORAN-compliant RRUs and have contributed to the field through several peer-reviewed publications and patent filings.

Skills

Quartus
Vivado
Vivado Hls
Matlab
Orcad
Protel
Ads
Vhdl/verilog
Systemverilog
Python
Labview
C
Assembly
Systemvue
Microwave Office
Microsoft Office
Fpga Developer
Dsp Developer
Rf Front-end Designer
Analogue Communication Engineer
Digital Design Developer

Languages

English

Advanced

Irish

Advanced

Education

Oct 2006 - Jun 2010

University Putra Malaysia (UPM)

Ph.D · Seri Kembangan, Malaysia

Oct 2003 - Jun 2005

TarbiatModares University

MSc · Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

Oct 1998 - Jun 2003

Khajeh Nasir Toosi

B. Eng · Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Arm Accredited Engineer (AAE) Training

ARM

Profile

Created

October 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Pooria based?

Pooria is based in Maynooth, Ireland.

What languages does Pooria speak?

Pooria speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Irish (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Pooria have?

Pooria has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Pooria has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Pooria may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Pooria be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Pooria would be well-suited for roles such as: Chief Technology Architect, Research and Development Principal Engineer, Senior System Engineer.

What is Pooria's latest experience?

Pooria's most recent position is Chief Technology Architect at Benetel.

What companies has Pooria worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Pooria has worked for Benetel and Qorvo.

Which industries is Pooria most experienced in?

Pooria is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Education, and Manufacturing. Pooria also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Pooria most experienced in?

Pooria is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development (R&D), and Quality Assurance (QA). Pooria also has some experience in Project Management, Production/Manufacturing, and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Pooria worked in recently?

Pooria has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication.

Which business areas has Pooria worked in recently?

Pooria has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development (R&D), and Strategy and Planning.

What is Pooria's education?

Pooria holds a Doctorate from University Putra Malaysia (UPM), a Master from TarbiatModares University and a Bachelor from Khajeh Nasir Toosi.

Does Pooria have any certificates?

Pooria has 1 certificate: Arm Accredited Engineer (AAE) Training.

What is the availability of Pooria?

Pooria is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Pooria?

Pooria's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.