Vaibhav Naware

Engineer I - Software QA Wireless @ Silicon Labs | IoT Enthusiast | Embedded Systems Developer

I'm an Engineer I - Software QA at Silicon Labs, passionate about ensuring quality in IoT and wireless communication technologies. I specialize in testing embedded systems, wireless protocols (Wi-SUN, LoRa, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth), and smart city solutions.

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The Story Behind the Screens

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Hey there 👋 I'm Vaibhav,

A Software QA Engineer at Silicon Labs who combines a passion for quality assurance with deep expertise in IoT and embedded systems. I believe that robust testing isn't just about finding bugs — it's about ensuring reliable, innovative technology that powers the connected world.

My journey began with a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication from St. Vincent Pallotti College of Engineering & Technology, where I graduated with an exceptional 9.58 CGPA. This strong foundation in electronics led me to IIIT Hyderabad, where I spent over 3 years as a Research Engineer working on Wi-SUN technology for smart city applications.

At Silicon Labs, I focus on testing wireless communication protocols, embedded systems, and IoT solutions that enable smart city applications, industrial automation, and next-generation connectivity. My background in embedded development and research gives me a unique perspective on both building and testing complex systems.

Quick Facts

Powered by coffee & curiosity
Software QA Engineer I @ Silicon Labs
IoT & Wireless Testing Specialist
Based in India

Awards & Recognition

Best Education Institute Exhibit of the Year

India Mobile Congress 2024

Oct 2024

Showcased live Wi-SUN technology demo using Silicon Labs EFR32FG25 board, featuring border router, router nodes, and leaf node sensor data transmission. Also presented ctOP (City IoT Operating Platform) and Digital Twin for Water Utility Networks.

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Contributor Award – Wi-SUN Smart City Challenge 2024

Silicon Labs SVP

Sep 2024

Recognition for significant contributions to the Wi-SUN Smart City Challenge, demonstrating expertise in wireless communication technologies and smart city solutions.

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Best User Application Award

International oneM2M Hackathon 2023

Jun 2023

Won the best user application award at the international oneM2M hackathon for innovative IoT application development using oneM2M standards. Prize: ₩1,000,000 KRW

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Best Technology Award

EU-Korea International oneM2M Hackathon

Nov 2022

Won the best technology award for controlling street lights using Wi-SUN network in the EU-Korea international oneM2M hackathon. Prize: ₩1,000,000 KRW

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E-Yantra Innovation Challenge (AIR-2)

IIT Bombay

Aug 2021

Achieved All India Rank 2 in the e-Yantra Innovation Challenge 2020-21, demonstrating excellence in robotics and embedded systems innovation.

Wi-SUN Phase 1, 2 & 3 Pioneer

IIIT Hyderabad & Silicon Labs

2022-2024

Played a pivotal role in pioneering the successful introduction of Wi-SUN Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 at IIIT Hyderabad, marking the first-ever implementation of these technologies in India for smart city infrastructure.

What I Bring to the Table

QA & Testing Expertise

Software Quality Assurance
Test Planning & Strategy
Test Automation
Wireless Protocol Testing
Embedded Systems Testing
Shell Scripting

Wireless & IoT Technologies

Wi-SUN Technology
LoRa & LPWAN
Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
ZigBee Protocol
oneM2M Platform
Home Assistant
MQTT Protocol
Computer Networking

Programming Languages

C/C++ & Embedded C
Python
HTML/CSS
Bash Scripting

Development Platforms

Arduino IDE & Development
ATmega & 4-bit Controllers
ESP32 & ESP8266
STM32 Microcontrollers
Raspberry Pi
Silicon Labs EFR32 Series
Autodesk Fusion 360
PCB Design (EAGLE)

Tools & Technologies

Git/GitHub
VS Code
Simplicity Studio 5
PyCharm IDE
Cursor AI Editor
Jenkins CI/CD
Unix Shell
Postman API
Docker
Linux
Windows
Stash/Bitbucket

Educational Foundation

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Telecommunication

St. Vincent Pallotti College of Engineering & Technology

Jun 2018 - Jul 2022 CGPA: 9.58

Graduated with exceptional academic performance, building a strong foundation in electronics, communication systems, and embedded technologies.

Higher Secondary Education

R.S.S.G.K Agrawal College of Science, Tumsar

Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 Percentage: 74.46%

Focused on Science stream with strong performance in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Secondary Education

Matoshree Vidya Mandir Tumsar

Completed Jul 2016 Percentage: 71.40%

Completed foundational education with well-rounded academic development.

My Work in Action

Wi-SUN Smart City Network

Developed wireless mesh network for smart city applications including streetlight control and sensor monitoring.

My Role: Lead developer for Wi-SUN protocol implementation and network optimization at IIIT Hyderabad.

Low Power Long Range
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LoRa IoT Sensor Network

Built long-range IoT communication system for remote environmental monitoring and data collection.

My Role: Designed embedded firmware and implemented LoRa communication protocols for multi-node networks.

15km Range Battery Optimized
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ESP32 Home Automation

Created smart home system with wireless sensor integration and mobile app control using ESP32 platform.

My Role: Full-stack development including embedded programming, web interface, and mobile integration.

Real-time Control Energy Efficient
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In the Spotlight

IMC 2023

Representing IIIT Hyderabad

India Mobile Congress 2023 to represent IIIT Hyderabad.

IInvenTiv 2024

Representing IIIT Hyderabad

IIT Hyderabad for the IInvenTiv 2024 to represent IIITH.

R&D Showcase 2024

Representing IIIT Hyderabad

Representing IIITH in R&D Showcase 2024.

Wi-SUN Workshop

Smart City Challenge

Conducting the Wi-SUN workshop for the top 10 finalists of the Wi-SUN Smart City Challenge.

Milestones that Matter

Full-Time Positions

Engineer I - Software QA - Wireless

Silicon Labs

Dec 2024 - Present

Currently working as Software QA Engineer I at Silicon Labs, focusing on wireless communication protocols and IoT solutions testing in Hyderabad, India. Utilizing expertise in Computer Networking, Stash, and wireless technologies.

Design Engineer

IIIT Hyderabad

Sep 2024 - Dec 2024

Conducted hands-on workshops for the top 10 finalists of the Wi-SUN Smart City Challenge in collaboration with Silicon Labs. Specialized in Test Planning and Shell Scripting.

Research Engineer

IIIT Hyderabad

Jan 2023 - Sep 2024

Designed, developed, and deployed Wi-SUN FAN1.0 FSK, FAN1.1 FSK, FAN1.1 OFDM, and LFN nodes across IIITH campus (65 nodes total). Led IoT projects for water management, automation, streetlight control, and EV charging. Represented Smart City Research Center, engaging with 5,000+ students, startups, and industry leaders.

Freelance & Contract

Teaching Assistant

TalentSprint

Apr 2024 - Jul 2024

Part-time mentor for Digital Systems and Microcontrollers course offered by TalentSprint in collaboration with IIIT Hyderabad. Specialized in Arduino IDE, 4-bit controllers, and embedded systems.

Internships

Research Intern

IIIT Hyderabad

Dec 2021 - Dec 2022

Worked on several IoT projects in water management, lab automation, and streetlight automation using Wi-SUN Technology. Gained experience with Autodesk Fusion 360 and GitHub.

Intern

ASK INDIA TECHNOSYS PVT. LTD.

Feb 2021 - Jul 2021

6 months experience in PCB designing for embedded systems. Specialized in Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design for various embedded applications.

Summer Intern

Rlabs

May 2020 - Aug 2020

Developed unit testing programs and designed products using Atmega controller. Gained experience with Autodesk Fusion 360 and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design.

Research Publications

Smart Street Light System using Wi-SUN and oneM2M

IEEE • Published Mar 19, 2024

Presents a smart street lighting system based on Wi-SUN (Wireless Smart Ubiquitous Network) with mesh topology redundancy. Uses IEEE 802.15.4g standard and license-free sub-GHz bands with oneM2M middleware for interoperability with other smart city data verticals including weather stations, environmental monitoring, and crowd monitoring.

Wi-SUN oneM2M Smart Cities IEEE 802.15.4g

A Wi-SUN Network-based Electric Vehicle Charging Station using Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) and oneM2M Platform

IEEE • Published Mar 19, 2024

Presents an electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) that communicates using Wi-SUN network integrated with streetlights and oneM2M middleware. Follows level 2 charging standards and OCPP for compatibility across diverse charging infrastructures. Average latency of 0.7±0.2s for authentication and billing, with Wi-SUN range up to 370m in campus environment.

EV Charging OCPP Wi-SUN oneM2M

Design and implementation of hybrid low power wide area network architecture for IoT applications

Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Smart Environments • Published Oct 24, 2023

The proposed hybrid LPWAN architecture provides better coverage and capacity while consuming less power than LoRa or Wi-SUN networks alone, demonstrated as a viable solution for next-generation IoT applications.

LPWAN LoRa Wi-SUN IoT Architecture

Licenses & Certifications

Git Essentials Live Lessons

O'Reilly

Issued Dec 2024

GitHub Git

Networking Fundamentals

O'Reilly

Issued Dec 2024

Computer Networking

Autodesk Fusion 360 Integrated CAD/CAM/CAE

Coursera

Issued Sep 2020

CAD Design 3D Modeling

Video Basics with OpenCV and Python

Coursera

Issued Sep 2020

OpenCV Python

Python Basics for Data Science

edX

Certified

Python Data Science

Certificate of Merit (AIR 2)

IIT Bombay

Issued Jul 2021

Robotics e-Yantra

Let's Connect

I'm always open to connecting

Whether you're a fellow professional, looking for collaboration, or organizing an event — let's build something remarkable together!

vaibhavnaware01@gmail.com
+91 7378714581
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