Bala Sivakumar

Bala Sivakumar has a robust background in analog and mixed-signal circuit design, beginning with experience as a Graduate Student at The Ohio State University, where work focused on High Performance Analog to Digital Converters. This experience was further enhanced at Arizona State University as a Research Assistant and University Fellow, conducting research on high-performance data converters and teaching Nyquist Rate Analog to Digital Converter design. Bala Sivakumar interned at Ridgetop Group before taking on increasingly senior roles at Qualcomm, where responsibilities included leading projects in multiple ADC architectures, managing silicon debugging, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Currently, Bala Sivakumar works as a Circuit Designer at Meta, building on extensive knowledge in 5G, LTE, and sophisticated ADC designs. Educational credentials include a PhD in Analog/Mixed Signal Circuits from Arizona State University and a Master’s degree from The Ohio State University.