Vlad Segal
Electrical Engineering Student Specializing in VLSI Design | Ben-Gurion University
Electrical Engineering graduate from Ben-Gurion University with a specialization in VLSI design and a strong interest in the semiconductor industry. My academic and project experience includes digital and analog integrated circuits, CMOS design, semiconductor devices, circuit simulation, layout, and physical design concepts such as DRC, LVS, PEX, timing, and chip implementation flow. Alongside my engineering background, I create technical educational content and teach electrical engineering students, which has strengthened my ability to explain complex concepts, work independently, and turn technical knowledge into practical results. I am currently seeking my first professional opportunity in the semiconductor industry, with particular interest in Physical Design, VLSI, chip design, and related hardware development roles.
About
I am an Electrical & Computer Engineering graduate from Ben-Gurion University, specializing in VLSI design and semiconductor technologies. My interest in engineering grew from a strong curiosity about how complex systems work and how theoretical ideas can be transformed into practical solutions. Throughout my studies, I developed a particular interest in integrated circuit design, semiconductor devices, analog and digital circuits, and the physical processes involved in implementing modern chips. Through academic projects, I gained hands-on experience with CMOS circuit design, Cadence Virtuoso, circuit simulation, layout, physical verification, Verilog RTL, and FPGA development. These projects allowed me to connect device-level and circuit-level theory with practical design, implementation, and verification. Alongside my engineering studies, I have been teaching and mentoring Electrical Engineering students through private lessons, group courses, and educational programs. Teaching has become an important part of my professional development, strengthening both my technical understanding and my ability to communicate complex engineering concepts clearly. I also founded and developed an online educational platform for Electrical Engineering students, combining technical content, teaching, and independent product development. Building the platform has given me experience in taking an idea from concept to a real product used by students. I am currently looking to begin my professional career in the semiconductor industry, with particular interest in VLSI, Physical Design, Analog IC Design, and related chip development roles. I am motivated by opportunities that combine deep technical problem-solving, continuous learning, and the development of real-world hardware.
Education
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
· VLSI Design TrackBen-Gurion University of the Negev
GPA: Current: 82.1 | Expected Graduation GPA: ~84
B.Sc. graduate in Electrical & Computer Engineering, specializing in VLSI design. Academic studies and projects focused on semiconductor devices, analog and digital integrated circuits, CMOS design, circuit simulation, layout, physical verification, and digital hardware design.
Work Experience
Psychometric Instructor
OK Psychometric Test Preparation Center
Teach psychometric exam preparation courses and private tutoring for Russian-speaking students. Deliver instruction in quantitative reasoning, verbal reasoning, and logical thinking, while helping students build effective study strategies and improve exam performance.
• Taught group and individual psychometric preparation courses in Russian. • Delivered instruction in quantitative reasoning, verbal reasoning, and logical thinking. • Developed educational materials, exercises, and exam-solving methodologies. • Guided students through structured preparation programs and personalized study plans. • Helped students improve analytical thinking, time management, and exam performance.
• Built several years of continuous teaching experience since 2020. • Taught numerous students preparing for psychometric and university admission examinations. • Developed strong communication, presentation, and mentoring skills. • Gained extensive experience explaining complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences. • Contributed to the academic success of students pursuing higher education opportunities.
Founder & Instructor
Educational Platform for Electrical Engineering Students
Founded and operate an online educational platform providing structured engineering courses for university students. The platform offers recorded lessons, course materials, problem-solving sessions, and exam preparation resources across multiple Electrical Engineering subjects.
• Designed and developed a complete educational platform from concept to deployment. • Created structured course content, lesson plans, exercises, and supporting materials. • Produced and delivered engineering courses in Electrical Engineering subjects. • Managed course development, student support, marketing, and platform operations. • Built a scalable system for online learning and educational content delivery.
• Created courses in Introduction to Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetic Fields, Semiconductor Devices, Linear Systems, and Digital Electronic Circuits. • Supported more than 200 university students through tutoring, courses, and exam preparation programs. • Developed comprehensive lesson plans, study materials, and problem-solving guides. • Successfully transformed educational content into a fully operational online platform.
Military Service
Officer & Team Commander
Orev Paratroopers Unit
Served as an officer in the Orev Paratroopers reconnaissance unit while serving as a lone soldier. Held leadership roles in training, personnel development, operational readiness, and mission execution, later serving as a team commander responsible for leading soldiers and managing team performance. Developed strong leadership, accountability, decision-making, and problem-solving skills through hands-on command experience in demanding environments.
Led training and professional development programs for soldiers. Managed personnel, operational readiness, and day-to-day team performance. Planned, coordinated, and supervised training and operational activities. Mentored soldiers and supported their professional development. Responsible for planning, execution, and supervision of operational and training activities. Developed leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills in demanding environments.
Technical Skills
IC & VLSI Design
Integrated circuit design, semiconductor devices, and chip implementation flows.
RTL & Timing
Hardware description, verification, and timing analysis methodologies.
EDA & Simulation Tools
Design, simulation, verification, and implementation tools used throughout engineering projects.
Programming & Engineering
Programming, modeling, and core Electrical Engineering disciplines.
Projects
Two-Stage CMOS Operational Amplifier Design and Layout
Designed a two-stage CMOS operational amplifier from theoretical specifications through transistor-level implementation and custom analog layout. The design achieved the required DC gain, phase margin, gain-bandwidth product, slew rate, and output swing targets while maintaining device saturation across operating conditions.
Problem
Design a compensated two-stage CMOS operational amplifier that satisfies strict analog performance requirements, including DC gain, phase margin, gain-bandwidth product, slew rate, and load capacitance constraints, while ensuring robust operation across the specified input common-mode range.
Approach
Started from analytical hand calculations to determine transistor sizing, bias currents, compensation capacitor, and operating points. Implemented the circuit in Cadence, verified saturation conditions, optimized device dimensions, tuned compensation, and iteratively refined the design using DC, AC, and transient simulations. The final design was completed with a custom analog layout using matching techniques, common-centroid structures, dummy devices, guard rings, and multi-finger transistor implementation.
Skills & Tools
Low-Dropout (LDO) Regulator with Folded Cascode Error Amplifier
Designed a fully integrated CMOS Low-Dropout (LDO) voltage regulator featuring a custom Folded Cascode error amplifier. The project covered the complete analog IC design flow, including specification analysis, transistor-level design, AC/DC verification, stability optimization, and full custom layout implementation in Cadence Virtuoso.
Problem
Design an LDO regulator capable of delivering a regulated 3 V output from a 3.3 V supply while meeting stringent requirements for line regulation, load regulation, phase margin, power consumption, transient response, and output current capability.
Approach
Developed the regulator architecture using a PMOS pass device and a custom Folded Cascode operational amplifier as the error amplifier. Performed transistor sizing based on analytical calculations, followed by iterative DC, AC, stability, and transient simulations. The final design was integrated into a complete LDO feedback system and validated across multiple operating conditions.
Skills & Tools
8-Bit Barrel Shift Register Design in CMOS
Designed and verified an 8-bit Barrel Shift Register using a hierarchical CMOS architecture in Cadence Virtuoso. The project included custom CMOS multiplexer design, transistor-level implementation, physical layout development, parasitic extraction, and post-layout verification.
Problem
Develop a fully functional 8-bit Barrel Shift Register capable of performing configurable bit-shift operations using a custom CMOS implementation. The design had to maintain correct functionality through schematic, layout, and post-layout verification stages.
Approach
Designed a CMOS 2-to-1 multiplexer as the fundamental building block and used it to construct larger hierarchical multiplexers. These modules were integrated into an 8-bit Barrel Shift Register architecture. Functional verification was performed at both schematic and extracted levels, followed by full physical implementation and sign-off verification.
Skills & Tools
Finite State Machine and Traffic Light Controller Design in Verilog
Designed and implemented two digital systems in Verilog: a finite state machine for pattern detection and a traffic light controller with timed state transitions. Verified functionality through simulation and RTL synthesis.
Problem
Develop synchronous digital systems using finite state machine methodology. The designs were required to perform deterministic state transitions, generate correct outputs, and satisfy timing-based operational requirements.
Approach
Implemented state machines using Verilog HDL with explicit state encoding, sequential logic, combinational next-state logic, and output generation blocks. Developed comprehensive testbenches to validate functionality and used RTL synthesis tools to verify the generated hardware architecture.
Skills & Tools
What I'm Currently Working On
Building an Engineering Education Platform
Developing an online platform for Electrical Engineering students featuring structured courses, recorded lectures, study materials, and exam preparation resources.
Learning VLSI and Semiconductor Design
Expanding knowledge and hands-on experience in CMOS design, analog and digital integrated circuits, semiconductor devices, and modern VLSI design methodologies.
Seeking Opportunities in Semiconductor Engineering
Actively pursuing student and graduate opportunities in the semiconductor industry, with interests in Analog IC Design, Physical Design, Verification, and VLSI development.
Contact
Thank you for visiting my portfolio. As an Electrical & Computer Engineering graduate specializing in VLSI design, I am continuously learning, building, and expanding my experience in semiconductor and chip design. Feel free to reach out regarding semiconductor engineering opportunities, technical projects, educational initiatives, or professional collaborations.