Candid Chat with a Senior Analog Designer working in Texas - Gaurav Sarkar

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Timestamps:

00:01 - Introduction
01:50 - How and when did you decide about going for an MS? How was your experience?
05:40 - How did you build your profile? Understanding circuits.
09:10 - How was your experience at TAMU? Managing finances as an international student..
12:10 - What % of students are able to get RA/TA positions? How can you get one?
14:05 - Is it more difficult to get a job in US?
16:20 - Experience with Prof. Sam Palermo? Background knowledge expectations for grad school.
21:04 - Power Management ICs and Analog Power ICs
24:00 - References and Resources for PMICs/Power Electronics
27:40 - Circuit design Interviews
29:35 - How do interviews involve from fresher roles to senior level roles? What were your interviews like?
35:10 - Analog design is more than just designing circuits
39:30 - Which company had the best work culture?
46:20 - Working in a startup vs Working in an well-established MNC
49:30 - Ask this question in your interview
50:30 - Do you get at least a 30% hike on switching companies?
52:20 - I gave my Skyworks interview in chappal (slippers), and then this happened..
53:00 - Getting a job abroad without going for higher studies abroad
57:00 - Is the ROI of a PhD good enough?
01:02:00 - What does a typical work day look like? Work-Life Balance?
01:05:30 - Don't be a SPICE monkey!
01:06:27 - Importance of documentation during design. Some tips.
01:12:05 - Do this when you come across a new technology. Importance of device understanding for circuit design.
01:17:40 - Do you work on weekends?
01:20:00 - Apple hiring for hardware?



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