MURALI GOINDASAMI
Senior Yield Engineer & Data Scientist
Sungai Petani,02
Summary
Experienced data scientist and yield engineer with a 12-year track record in the semiconductor industry. Expert in reducing board scrap rate, resulting in a cost savings of $5 million. Skilled in developing real-time dashboards that save $3 million and improve efficiency by 99%. Successfully implemented over 100 scripts and Power BI reports. Specializes in yield analysis, cost reduction, ISO audits, automation, and AI projects.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Yield Engineer & Data Scientist
Intel
8 2018 - Current
- Lead board scrap working group and achieved a tenfold decrease in scrap rates by addressing material, design, process, and handling issues with key stakeholders.
- Certified Advanced Level Data Scientist with a proven track record of publishing over 100 automation projects, leading to multi-million dollar savings for the factory. Implemented real-time data processing solutions for timely decision-making and improved efficiency.
- Lead material yield improvement initiatives across the entire factory, encompassing SMT, mechanical, packaging, and buy boards segments. Developed a comprehensive single-view dashboard and collaborated with key stakeholders on pricing strategy and yield enhancements.
- Managed multiple yield improvement projects and established new business processes. (Projects: Cold plates management, buy boards business process, boards PHI methodology, SIFT Yield Improvement, HDMT 2.5 Transfer Certification)
- Consult management for indicator to monitor. Explore and establish new logic & script for factory as part of indicator to monitor.
- Monitor overall factory yield and detect issues through data analysis and drive appropriate containment and solution in order to limit impact to yield and delivery.
- Leveraged data analytics tools to drive continuous improvement in overall system performance, leading to significant cost savings for the organization.
- Share strategies to key stakeholders with yield analysis and simulation target to meet goal.
- Received multiple factory recognition awards for significant contributions to key NPI product releases, establishment of new business processes, and successful automation projects.
- Contributed to open-source AI projects as a way to stay current with industry advancements and give back to the community.
- Certified as ISO 9001 auditor and participated in internal and external factory audits.
- Authored and delivered a well-received abstract presentation at the Intel Technical Forum, showcasing innovative insights and technical expertise.
- Conducted training sessions on data analytics and visualizations for beginners, equipping participants with foundational skills in data interpretation and presentation.
Senior Test Engineer
Flextronics
9 2013 - 8 2018
- Review test performance and improve yield for new product introduction (NPI) products and sustaining products of Servers, Routers, Switches, and Security Gateway.
- Collaborated with test development team to resolve issues identified during the validation phase, resulting in a more robust final product.
- Demonstrate regression and validation for test scripts in both linux and windows platform.
- Conducted root cause analysis on defects discovered during testing, enabling quick resolution and minimizing risk of future occurrences.
- Involves in product transfer and NPI from overseas such as Mexico and US.
- Expert in debug, fault isolation, failure analysis and solve test script issues.
- Mentored junior test engineers, enhancing their skillsets and overall team performance.
- Actively contributed to Kaizen projects, achieving enhancements in the hotbox, developing a go-no-go jig, optimizing loopbacks, and implementing a new GUI.
Software Test Engineer
Motorola
3 2013 - 9 2013
- Identified critical bugs and worked closely with developers to ensure timely resolution, resulting in a more stable product.
- Conducted regression testing, analyzed results, and submitted observations to development team.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic) -
Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)
06.2008 - 06.2012
Skills
Power BI
Certification
Advanced Level Data Scientist
Timeline
Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic) -
Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)
06.2008 - 06.2012
Senior Yield Engineer & Data Scientist
Intel
8 2018 - Current
Senior Test Engineer
Flextronics
9 2013 - 8 2018
Software Test Engineer
Motorola
3 2013 - 9 2013
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