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Rayesh Raikar

Head of AI Platform & Datacenter Software | System Software Architect | exIntel | exAgere | exSoftex

Bengaluru

14+ years of work experience

L&T Semiconductor Technologies
Jul 20262 mosPresent

L&T Semiconductor Technologies
Oct 20241 yr 10 mosJul 2026

Intel Corporation
Dec 201112 yrs 9 mosAug 2024

Software Architect

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Headline

Head of AI Platform & Datacenter Software | System Software Architect | exIntel | exAgere | exSoftex

About

Head of AI/Data Center Software and Systems Software Architect with a proven track record of innovation, evidenced by 26 granted patents and 4 pending patents spanning application software, embedded firmware, networking software, and hardware design. Possesses deep expertise in architecting and developing complex systems across diverse platforms and technologies. Core Competencies: * Automotive Cluster Architecture: Design and implementation of advanced automotive cluster systems, focusing on performance, reliability, and safety. * Secure Boot Implementation: Expert in designing and deploying robust secure boot solutions, safeguarding system integrity from boot through runtime. * UEFI Expert: Extensive knowledge and practical experience with UEFI firmware development and customization, enabling seamless platform initialization and OS loading. * Embedded Firmware & BSP Development: Proficient in developing embedded firmware for ARM subsystems, content processors, network processors, printer SoCs, and LTE baseband processors. * Device Driver Architecture: Mastery of device driver development across multiple operating systems, including Linux, Windows Driver Model (WDM), Windows CE, and Kernel-Mode Driver Framework (KMDF). * Boot Loaders & U-Boot: In-depth understanding and practical implementation of boot loaders, including U-Boot, for diverse embedded platforms. * Networking & Connectivity: Comprehensive knowledge of networking protocols and technologies, including LTE, USB, FireWire, I2C, WiFi (IEEE 802.11 PHY), Bluetooth (BT),15.4, ADSL, GNSS, and ethernet/TSN. * Sensor Integration: Experience integrating and managing various sensor technologies within embedded systems. * Hardware Design & Integration: Demonstrated ability to bridge the gap between software and hardware, contributing to the design and integration of complex systems. Key Achievements: * Inventor of 26 granted patents in application software, embedded firmware, networking software, and hardware design. * Expertise in implementing secure boot solutions to protect systems from malicious attacks. * Extensive experience in developing and customizing UEFI firmware. * Proven ability to architect and develop complex embedded systems for diverse applications. * Deep understanding of device driver architectures across multiple operating systems. * Experience with modern automotive cluster architecture.

Location

Bengaluru

Work experience

Head of AI Platform & Datacenter Software at L&T Semiconductor Technologies, Jul 2026 - Present · 2 mos

Head of Module Software Engineering at L&T Semiconductor Technologies, Oct 2024 - Jul 2026 · 1 yr 10 mos

Software Architect at Intel Corporation, Dec 2011 - Aug 2024 · 12 yrs 9 mos, Software Architect

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