Kumudini Gandesiri

Hardware Lab System Test Technician with hands-on experience supporting engineering validation labs, server and SoC-based platforms and system-level hardware bring-up. Strong background in wiring, cabling, power distribution, thermal and environmental test setups and lab infrastructure support. Experienced in diagnostics, inventory and DUT tracking, documentation and collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams in fast-paced hardware lab environments.

Hardware Lab Technician – Bring up - AMD - San Jose, CA

(2026-05)

• Performed bring-up and validation of ASIC platforms, including PCIe link-up testing using Breck PCIe test boards.
• Installed and configured BIOS/firmware for motherboard validation and system readiness.
• Conducted PCIe link training, debugging, and issue analysis, identifying and resolving connectivity or performance problems.
• Worked extensively with motherboards, graphics cards (GPUs), and associated hardware components in lab environments.
• Supported board-level testing and troubleshooting, including power-on validation and signal checks.
• Assisted with storage device replacement, disk swaps and hardware field replacements while maintaining configuration and asset records.
• Documented test procedures, results, and hardware issues to support ASIC validation and development cycles.
• Performed NIC installation, replacement and validation activities for engineering systems and network-connected test platforms.
• Supported switch cabling, network connectivity verification and LAN/WAN troubleshooting during system bring-up and validation activities.
• Followed documented procedures and runbooks to execute hardware changes and system recovery tasks.
• Recorded serial numbers and configuration details for ASIC test boards to ensure accurate documentation and change tracking.

Electronics Lab Technician – Hardware Validation - Apple Inc. - Santa Clara, CA

(2025-01 - 2025-10)

• Supported daily hardware lab operations for engineering validation, including setup, reconfiguration and movement of fixed and modular systems within HW labs and thermal chamber environments.
• Performed electrical and functional validation on x86 and SoC-based engineering systems during early stage hardware bring-up.
• Installed, routed, labeled and validated power cords, signal cables, harnesses and peripheral connections following lab safety and documentation standards.
• Set up and maintained test infrastructure including oscilloscopes, DAQ, DMMs, power analyzers and thermal equipment.
• Supported thermal and environmental testing setups, including sensor placement, power monitoring and system observation during stress testing.
• Navigated Linux file system topology to inspect kernel messages, hardware interfaces, device nodes and configuration files during system bring-up and debugging.
• Tracked Devices Under Test (DUTs) moving in and out of lab environments using ERP and internal tracking systems.
• Modified Python and shell scripts to automate data collection, parse logs and streamline validation workflows.
• Performed hardware deployment, rack integration support, power-on verification, wake/sleep validation, and connectivity testing for engineering systems.
• Assisted engineers with hardware troubleshooting, lab infrastructure issues, and peripheral failures during validation readiness activities.
• Coordinated hardware movement, shipment preparation, receiving activities, and lab logistics to support engineering operations.
• Worked closely with cross-functional hardware, validation, and infrastructure teams to maintain lab readiness and ensure test execution schedules were met.

Assembly Test Technician - Team Engineers - Hyderabad, India

(2022-07 - 2023-04)

• Conducted electrical and functional testing of PCBA units using oscilloscopes, DMMs and custom test fixtures.
• Built and verified cable harnesses, performed crimping, continuity testing and wiring validation prior to formal testing.
• Supported RMA analysis by isolating electrical faults, preparing defect reports and coordinating with engineering teams.
• Followed ESD, cleanroom and electrical safety standards across all testing and assembly activities.
• Maintained ERP records, test documentation and material traceability for production and lab workflows.
• Verified hardware enumeration and driver initialization in Linux environments using lspci, lsusb, lsmod and journalctl; analyzed kernel logs and system messages to confirm proper device detection and troubleshoot driver-related or hardware interface issues.

Master of Science - Management Information Systems - Northwest Missouri State University (2023-01 - 2024-05)

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communications Engineering - Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (2019 - 2022)