Hi, I'm Lucy Qu.

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Self-driven, quick starter, passionate programmer with a curious mind who enjoys solving a complex and challenging real-world problems.

About

I am a Computer Engineering Student at University of Toronto. I have 16 months of professional work experience as FPGA IP Design Engineer

  • Languages: C, C++, SystemC, Verilog/SystemVerilog, Assembly, Python, SQL
  • Databases: PostgreSQL
  • Tools & Technologies: Intel Quartus Prime, Universal Verification Methodology (UVM), Synopsys VCS, Synopsys SpyGlass, ModelSim, Git/Github

Looking for an opportunity to work in a challenging position combining my skills in Software Engineering, which provides professional development, interesting experiences and personal growth.

Experience

IP Design Engineer
  • Reviewed IP architecture to identify any existing gaps, ensuring optimal performance and functionality.
  • Owned IP block design and RTL development to interface with external IPs using standard protocols like AVMM and AXI4.
  • Integrated external IPs for Quartus compilation and created corresponding models for fast simulation saving hours of simulation time.
  • Developed SystemC Functional Models for IP components and integrated them into the testing environment for comprehensive validation and evaluation, which significantly improved efficiency of IP development.
  • Developed customized UVM testbenches before IP delivers to customer, comprehensively grasping the design objectives and devising relevant Test Plans.
  • Tools: SystemC, Verilog/SystemVerilog, Intel Quartus Prime, Universal Verification Methodology (UVM), Synopsys VCS, Synopsys SpyGlass
May 2023 - Aug 2024 | Toronto, Canada

Recent Projects

Skills

Languages and Databases

Python
PostgreSQL
Shell Scripting

Libraries

NumPy
Pandas

Frameworks

PyTorch

Other

Git

Education

University of Toronto

On, Canada

Degree: BASc in Computer Engineering, minor in AI

    Relevant Courseworks:

    • Introduction to Databases
    • Applied Fundamentals of Deep Learning
    • Digital Electronics
    • Computer Architecture
    • Operating Systems

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