Vikram Sivakumar

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About Vikram Sivakumar

MIT-trained Technology Executive bridging the gap between hardware physics and scalable AI software.I am an AI/ML and automation leader with 18+ years of experience delivering high-stakes solutions across the Semiconductor and Renewable Energy sectors. From architecting the methodologies that stabilized Intel’s 14nm node to directing global AI strategy for Enphase Energy, I specialize in solving "impossible" physics-to-software problems that unlock massive bottom-line value.EXECUTIVE IMPACT AT INTEL CORPORATION (14 Years)Intel Achievement Award (2015): Received Intel’s highest honor (awarded to <0.03% of employees) for breaking the 14nm yield plateau.$250B+ Revenue Enablement: Engineered the technical roadmap that extended 14nm node life across 7 generations of Core processors, sustaining Intel's primary revenue engine.$500M Annual OpEx Savings: Architected a "Hybrid Rule + Model" DFM framework that enabled Moore’s Law scaling without immediate EUV insertion ($3.5B total capital savings).Physical Verification & Sign-off: Senior Staff Technical Lead for 10nm Superfin and Intel 7 sign-off. Integrated fab-level yield insights into "Sign-off-first" design rules to eliminate technical debt before tapeout.OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP AT ENPHASE ENERGYStrategic ROI: Delivering $2M+ in annual savings via computer vision models that achieved technical parity with industry-leading competitors.Global Stewardship: Directing a global organization of 18+ engineers and managers across two countries, maintaining an 86% retention rate.Product Innovation: Accelerated Solargraf from "Top 5" to "Top 2" market position through the delivery of the AI Production Engine and Lidar mesh.CORE COMPETENCIESLeadership: Managing Managers, Technology Roadmapping,"Build vs. Buy" Decisions, C-Suite Alignment.Semiconductor & EDA: Physical Design Verification (DRC/LVS/Sign-off), Yield Optimization, 10nm–14nm Process Technology.AI/ML Architecture: Computer Vision, Deep Learning at scale, NLP & Agentic AI, Production-scale MLOps.EDUCATION & CREDENTIALSPhD, MIT: Electronics, Photonics & Magnetics (Full Scholarship)B.Tech, IIT Madras:(IIMe Award | Magna Cum Laude)Senior Member, | US Citizen/OCI (EB1 Status)Contact:vikram.sivakumar@gmail.com