Shibin Balachandran
Professional Summary
Strategic and results-driven Software Engineering Manager with 15+ years of experience designing and delivering scalable, high-performance software systems for semiconductor equipment and real-time production environments. Strong expertise in modern software architecture, design patterns, and robust system development using C++, C#, and Python. Proven ability to lead the evolution of legacy systems toward next-generation architectures while ensuring stability in high-volume manufacturing setups. Experienced in building AI-enabled, high-performing engineering teams and driving productivity and quality transformation through structured engineering practices and data-driven decision-making. Deep domain knowledge in wafer inspection, CD metrology, and semiconductor equipment software at Applied Materials.
Professional Experience
Software Engineering Manager
- Lead a cross-functional engineering team delivering high-performance software for advanced semiconductor inspection and metrology systems (VeritySEM® 10 CD Metrology).
- Designed and implemented agentic AI workflows using Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, and Anthropic Claude Code, doubling team productivity and accelerating delivery velocity.
- Drive observability initiatives — designed customer-friendly logs, traceability systems, and Grafana/Loki dashboards, improving field support resolution rates.
- Led development of end-to-end throughput testing automation, enabling benchmarking and delivering measurable product performance improvements.
- Architected and delivered waferless recipe creation application, reducing new product introduction setup time and improving workflow efficiency.
- Lead performance optimization and structured root-cause resolution, eliminating recurring defects through sustainable engineering solutions.
- Build and nurture high-performing teams through goal setting, performance reviews, mentoring, succession planning, and campus recruitment.
Project Lead
- Developed backend data management platforms for multiple microscope series, ensuring high availability and superior user experience.
- Led software design and performance tuning, enhancing system reliability and optimizing computational efficiencies.
- Cultivated a high-performance engineering team through mentorship, technical leadership, and process improvements — earning three Special Recognition Awards (2020–2021).
Senior Software Engineer
- Developed privileged identity solutions, ensuring secure access management across Active Directory, Azure AD, and Office 365.
- Led software design, implementation, and performance optimization; managed Scrum delivery processes.
Senior Systems Engineer
- Designed and developed PLC Code Viewer for Siemens TIA Portal, enabling real-time monitoring of PLC networks.
- Led requirement analysis, design, and implementation ensuring high-quality embedded and HMI software solutions.
Programmer
- Developed and tested features for ultrasound scanning applications using C++ and DICOM imaging standards.
- Built PC Assembly Diagnostic Tool with PLC/network integration for centralized hardware benchmarking.