AMD Intern Innovation Showcase Winner — Selected from 300+ interns across Canada
Aashlesha Khanna

Aashlesha Khanna

Computer Engineering @ UofT ECE (Canada's #1 Engineering School) | AMD Co-op (TPM + Power) | Hardware-software automation for faster board bring-up

I build systems that make hardware teams faster—automation for power analysis, SI/SerDes parameter tuning, and program tracking that unblocks board builds and reduces engineering time.

70%

Reduced engineering effort via power automation

500+

Builds visibility via SQL + Power BI dashboards

GA

Genetic algorithm tuning of SerDes RX parameters

Experience

Where I've Made Impact

16 months at AMD building systems that accelerate hardware development

AMD

Technical Program Manager Co-op

AMD

Markham, Ontario • May 2024 – Aug 2025

16-Month Co-op

Led cross-functional coordination for Data Center GPU NPI programs, managing Power, Signal Integrity, and Firmware teams to align on project milestones and board procurement.

Led meetings with Power, Signal Integrity, and Firmware teams to align on project milestones and board procurement
Managed internal supply-demand system for over 300+ builds across different Data Centre NPI programs
Built SQL + Power BI dashboards providing visibility into 500+ builds across programs
Automated JIRA workflows to streamline BOM change tracking and procurement processes
Power BISQLJIRAJQLExcelProduct Lifecycle Management
AMD

Power System Design Engineer Intern

AMD

Markham, Ontario • May 2025 – Aug 2025

Internship

Developed Python automation tools for power block efficiency calculations and loss analysis, significantly reducing manual engineering effort.

Developed Python automation tool for efficiency calculations and power loss plots, reducing manual power analysis effort by 70%
Implemented regression and curve fitting models for power efficiency characterization
Automated Excel API workflows for spec ingestion and thermal sweep simulations
Won AMD Intern Innovation Showcase Award — selected from 300+ interns across Canada for Best Project
PythonPandasNumPyMatplotlibExcel API (openpyxl)Regression Analysis
Projects

Technical Portfolio

From SerDes optimization to PCB design — hardware-software projects that solve real problems

Featured

Signal Integrity & DSP Optimization — AMD SerDes

Jul 2025 – Aug 2025

Developed genetic algorithm optimization in Julia for CTLE/DFE/EQ tap tuning with BER objective across PAM-2/4/8 modulation schemes.

SI/SerDes
JuliaGenetic AlgorithmsSimulinkCTLE/DFE/EQ+1
Achieved optimal CTLE/DFE/EQ tap configurations for multiple PAM schemes
Validated Simulink-RTL alignment for production readiness
Private Repository
Featured

Signal Flow Graph Simulator for Analog Circuits

Apr 2025 – Present

Web-based CAD tool that imports LTspice netlists, constructs signal flow graphs, and performs stability analysis with parameter manipulation.

CAD
JavaScriptLTspiceSignal Flow GraphsWeb CAD
Successfully imports and parses LTspice netlist formats
Generates accurate signal flow graph representations
Available upon request
Featured

Flexible Radio Transceiver RX Chain

2024

Designed and tested RX chain including filter, limiter, quadrature mixer, and amplifier with full PCB design in Altium and lab validation.

PCB
Altium DesignerPCB DesignRF DesignLab Testing+1
Completed full RX chain design with filter, limiter, mixer, and amplifier
Successfully fabricated and tested PCB
Available upon request

TX Quadrature Mixer SDR

2024

Software-defined radio transmitter with quadrature mixer implementation.

PCB
AltiumRF DesignSDR
Functional TX mixer for SDR applications
Available upon request

Satellite Attitude Determination PCB — UTAT

2023-2024

PCB design for satellite attitude determination system as part of University of Toronto Aerospace Team.

PCB
AltiumSatellite SystemsAttitude Determination
Completed PCB design for satellite subsystem
Private Repository

Handwriting Recognition System

2023

Machine learning model for handwriting recognition using neural networks.

ML
PythonTensorFlowCNNImage Processing
Achieved high accuracy on test dataset
Public Repository

AI Email Helper

2023

AI-powered email composition and response assistant.

ML
PythonNLPLLM Integration
Functional email assistance tool
Public Repository
Skills Evidence Map

Skills with Proof

Every skill is backed by real work experience and project outcomes

About

How I Work

My Focus in Semiconductors

My focus in semiconductors is building systems that accelerate hardware development—from power analysis automation to cross-functional program execution. I thrive at the intersection of hardware understanding and software tooling.

University of Toronto ECE

Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering

🏆 Canada's #1 Engineering School

Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering — Globally ranked, producing top talent for semiconductor, tech, and finance industries

Expected Graduation: 2026 • Minors: Artificial Intelligence, Business

AMD Intern Innovation Showcase Award - Best Project (Work-Life Balance)
U of T International Scholar Award

Best-Fit Roles

Board/Platform EngineeringPower Systems EngineeringHSIO/Signal IntegrityTools & AutomationProgram Execution (Hardware)

Working Style

Operating Mode

Execution-first: plans → checkpoints → measurable outcomes

Team Style

Leads through alignment + clear ownership

Communication

Direct, positive, and high-trust

Execution

Sets goals, monitors progress, takes initiative. Strong at plans, record-keeping, accuracy/detail, learning new procedures fast.

Managing Others

Motivates people, aligns them behind a vision, gives feedback, prioritizes work, builds team spirit, collaborates to reach goals.

Communication

Knows the right thing to say, reads how people will react, speaks clearly, positive and sociable.

Working With Me

"Give me a measurable goal + constraints → I'll build a plan, track progress, and unblock people. I communicate directly and early; I'll surface risks before they become surprises."

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