Miles Mcgovern

I am an FPGA verification Engineer with the following experience:

Deliver module-level and top-level FPGA verification for key defence and technology clients, ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory standards. Develop advanced testbenches using black-box testing, parallel simulations, mixed-language verification and functional coverage metrics. Lead verification activities across multiple concurrent projects, tailoring strategies and managing technical risks according to dynamic client and regulatory needs.

Engage directly with clients to clarify requirements, present results and deliver technical updates and presentations to support design decisions. Produce clear technical reports with detailed failure analysis and coverage metrics

Frazer-Nash Consultancy FPGA Verification Engineer - Oct 2023 - Present

• Deliver module-level and top-level FPGA verification for key defence and technology clients, ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory standards. 
• Develop advanced testbenches using black-box testing, parallel simulations, mixed-language verification and functional coverage metrics. 
• Lead verification activities across multiple concurrent projects, tailoring strategies and managing technical risks according to dynamic client and regulatory needs. 
• Engage directly with clients to clarify requirements, present results and deliver technical updates and presentations to support design decisions. 
• Produce clear technical reports with detailed failure analysis and coverage metrics. Contribute to team improvements through scripting and process development. 

Babcock International Group Electronic and Electrical Engineer - Sept 2022 – Sept 2023

• Developed and delivered training on Quality Assurance Awareness and Product Safety. 
• Wrote and secured approval for complex business cases and work proposals for projects in a highly regulated nuclear defence and industrial environment. 
• Managed stakeholder engagement and resource planning for work packages, including jetty signage upgrades, crane rail replacements and blast door replacement programmes. 
• Conducted product safety investigations, contributed to process updates and working groups to improve practices across the organisation.

Unitic (University/Start-Up Joint Venture) Team Lead / Research Engineer- Oct 2021 – Jul 2022

• Led a cross-functional team to develop the RoadSage tailgate-safety device (Embedded system based upon C++, using proximity and ranging sensors). 
• Managed full project delivery, planning, scheduling and coordinating tasks across disciplines. 
• Oversaw system design, integration and prototype testing, presenting progress updates and technical documentation for stakeholders. 
• Delivered a manufacturing-ready prototype and final recommendations for Unitic’s commercial product launch.

M.Eng Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Distinction)

B.Eng Electronic and Electrical Engineering (First Class)

Additional training courses completed whilst working in industry:

• Comprehensive VHDL (Doulos) 
• Comprehensive System Verilog & UVM (Doulos) 
• OSVVM Essential VHDL Verification (Jim Lewis) 
• Safety Case Engineering Introduction Course (Babcock)