Feb 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 1 mo · Kochi, Kerala, India · Hybrid

• Assumed leadership of the technology services domain, overseeing development teams for Web, Cloud, Mobile Apps, and Embedded products.
• Drove the strategic direction and implemented key enhancements for the Envitus AQMS platform.
• Developed and implemented strategic product roadmaps that significantly contributed to business growth and the attainment of critical organizational objectives. This included establishing a Center of Excellence for BLE application development with strong focus on medical devices market.
• My role also involved leading initiatives for patent creation, ensuring the capture and protection of our core intellectual property which included identifying patentable inventions, coordinating with inventors, overseeing the drafting of comprehensive patent claims, and navigating the filing phase to build and strengthen Alcodex's patent portfolio.
• I drove the adherence to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards within the Alcodex team, successfully maintaining certification through rigorous yearly evaluations.
• I played a pivotal role in establishing the Engineering services vertical, which eventually spun off as a new entity - Infolitz Software. I also later supported the operational merger of two organizations, specifically contributing to successful cost-cutting initiatives.

Aug 2016 – Feb 2021 · 4 yrs 6 mos · Cochin · Hybrid

• In this role, I spearheaded development activities - including hardware, mobile applications and cloud applications ( APIs and the core algorithm ), ensuring the solution met the complex needs of diverse industry verticals. This involved close collaboration with industry stalwarts, early adopters, and government agencies, demonstrating my ability to align technical development with market demands and regulatory requirements. The solution featured a sophisticated architecture that seamlessly integrated various technologies. It interconnected MQTT for lightweight messaging, LTE and Wi-Fi for robust connectivity, a NoSQL database for flexible data storage, and real-time messaging with Firebase notifications for instant updates.
• I managed the full scope of patent creation activities including comprehensive prior art analysis, detailed patent application drafting, and strategic engagement with legal experts to secure and strengthen our IP assets.
• Beyond technical oversight, I actively engaged in organizational management, including critical sales functions. I forged strategic partnerships to drive both growth and geographic expansion, even undertaking extensive travel to establish a sales partner network in the Middle East. By early 2020, my responsibilities had evolved to encompass a significant blend of sales, operational, and technical leadership duties.
• My involvement in prestigious accelerators like StartupBootCamp Smart City Accelerator in Dubai, Facebook India Accelerator for Social AI and MSME Startup Programmes further highlights my ability to collaborate within dynamic, high-growth environments. I have also led some of the investor discussions and outreach efforts aimed at securing vital funding to fuel our company's expansion.
• This comprehensive experience demonstrates my capability to not only lead technical innovation but also to strategically manage organizational efforts, including sales, to achieve market penetration and business growth.

Aug 2011 – Aug 2016 · 5 yrs · Trivandrum

• Provide leadership for an engineering team in a fast-paced environment, and responsible for delivering certified Audio SDKs- which include Audio codecs ( decoders & encoders ) and postprocessing algorithms.
• Manage and drive complex technical projects from planning stage through execution.
• Institute excellent operation processes so that Design, Engineering and Application teams work together efficiently

Aug 2008 – Jul 2011 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Trivandrum

• Worked on improving the Audio Quality on platforms with lower precision math operations. Worked closely with the development team at a customer location in Israel.
• Porting and optimization of speech codecs on Freescale platforms
• Responsible for delivering Audio solutions ( codecs and postprocessing ), that are compliant with Qualcomm's CAPI / APPI and Digital Rapid's Kayak frameworks.
• Development and optimization of multi-channel audio codecs - DTSHD, DTS M6 / M8 and AAC-LC and audio postprocessing algorithms - DTS-Neo6, Reverb, Chorus.

Jul 2006 – Jul 2008 · 2 yrs · Trivandrum

• Development of commercial SDKs of multi-channel audio codecs, and postprocessing algorithms ( C / C++ ).
• Prepare reference filter models on Matlab.
• Porting and optimization of audio algorithms on DSP / Embedded platforms ( ZSP540, ZSP800 and QDSP6 )
• Design and development of a Bass Management module for a BluRay player framework. Also assisted the integration and testing activity at Boston, US