Oct 2019 – Sep 2023 · 3 yrs 11 mos

• Owning Platform Software Integration and Releases towards 6Bn Intel IOT Platform Business (Firmware + OS). Built new Platform Software Triage Charter to support IOT Platform Portfolio (Pre-Silicon and Post-Silicon). Adopted Innovative AI/ML Techniques for SW Integration and Triage workflow.
• Director System Integration and Platform SW Debug. Owning complete IOT and Network Platform SW Integration and Release - Intel Atom/Core/Xeon. Scaled scope from tradition Xeon/Atom offerings to IOT edge systems with Multi-OS (Yocto Linux/CentOS/Ubuntu/RHEL/Windows/Android) with Validation Shift Left. Developed and Implemented AI/ML technologies for Smarter Validation and Automated Bug Triaging bringing in efficiency and reducing Manual Effort. Leading People Initiative for India BU.

Jul 2017 – Sep 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos

• Programs and Technology: Tier 1 Mobile OEM, PC cellular Module - Cellular Platform supporting Single Mode, Dual Mode and Tripple Mode, CDMA, Multi-SIM
• Managed complex programs interfacing with multiple Eco-System Partners/Vendors and led teams to successful completion within time frames and budgets. Built Integration COE in BLR.
• Managed large teams of 90+ Engineers and Managers situated across continents. Extensive International Exposure, in US, Europe/ME and Asia-Pacific Regions.

Aug 2016 – Jun 2017 · 10 mos

• Programs and Technology: M2M/IOT , M.2 Data Module (Tier 1 and 2 Chinese and EU Automotive and Module Makers) Automotive (Tier 1 Car US Maker), Data MiFi Router (Tier 1 Cellular Service Provider, India)
• Provided Leadership in the area of Multiple Cellular Platform Integration, Managed Global team of 60+ Engineers and Managers across India and China, Built Sustainable & Efficient Process and Skilled talent pool to deliver enhanced quality of service to Multiple Customers, Interfacing customers and setting up a strong Customer Integration Team in Shanghai and Beijing. Creation of global competency centres with distributed skill set & reduced cost by offshoring and building key skills in India. Provide Leadership in building and harnessing the talent pool in India for creating high-quality project deliverables.

Apr 2012 – Jun 2017 · 5 yrs 2 mos

• First Line Manager for Integration and Debug function with 30+ Employees and 20+ Consultant's.
• Enabled Asus Customer for their Flag Ship Android Phone Launch.
• Defined and Deployed customer code integration Model onto Internal Development Repo's.
• Deployed Intel's first 4G Modem Android Integration and Debug Methodology.
• Technical Manager driving Integration and Debug function for Cellular Programs on 2G/3G/4G Technologies.
• Ramped Cellular SW Debugging Charter to support Cross Geo Programs.
• Managed dotted line engineers across these 4 geos.
• Setup first Hardware Accelerated Regression Test System Lab in Bangalore Site.
• 50+ System ramped in first 2 qrt's supporting 3 Intel Platforms.
• Led and Deployed Continuous Integration and Test Methodology through Automation for Android Projects.
• Drove and Deployed Follow the Sun Model for Integration and Debug function across 4 Geos (Bangalore-Munich-San Diego-Beijing).
• Managed Change in difficult company situations and had heights Employee Retention in My Team.

Jan 2010 – Apr 2012 · 2 yrs 3 mos

• Functional Project Manager for Integration and Release on 2G/3G Dual Mode Cellular Platform. Handled a team of Talented Build Managers and System Debuggers across sites including Munich, Germany and Allentown, USA. Responsible for Release Planning and Execution. Key Responsible for SW Release Content Planning. Core Member of Cellular Protocol Stack and Firmware Change Control Board. Final Technical Escalation Point for Platform Integration topics. Developed Graphical Integration Tool with Perl/Tk for efficiency in Integration Cycle Time and Easy handling of Builds across multiple Platform Projects. Handled a group of 10+ Consultant Build and Debug Engineers.

Feb 2008 – Dec 2009 · 1 yr 10 mos

• Integration and Baseline Deliveries for Ericsson Mobile Platform projects. Integration of Windows Mobile deliveries for Multiple Modules from Multiple EU Sites.
• Publishing Development Config Specs and Customer Deliveries. Debugging Compile isuses, Generating Makefiles for Complete Development and Build Environment Under Ericsson CM Tools environment. Preparing CM plans for program members. Conducting CM Trainings for Developers. Managing Clearcase backend Vob servers.
• Implemented Development environment for Google Android CDMA development in GIT/GERRIT. Managed End-To-End Android CDMA development and Uploading/Delivering to Google Android Repo.

Feb 2006 – Jan 2008 · 1 yr 11 mos · Greater Munich Metropolitan Area

• System Integration and Build Manager for 2G/3G Model based Cellular projects. Responsible for Software Integration of different 2G and 3G stack modules. Software Integrator for Apoxi and MMI application development which was done on different Comneon EU sites.
• Debugging Build Environment issues, Setting up Project Makefiles and Branches for Mainline Development. Preparing Builds for Customers and Packaging as per Customer Needs. Owned Build Configuration Bug Tracking and Change Control Board. Supporting Development teams with Component Integration and Merges. Owned Sanity testing of 2G and 3G Platforms using Development Hardware. Defining Branching Strategies for development. Enhancing Build Times for faster compile time.

Apr 2005 – Feb 2006 · 10 mos

• Managing build and release for Nokia networks Finland.
• Integration and Build Responsible for Nokia’s Broadband Manager Suite. Integrating deliveries from Nokia remote site and local development teams. Creating new integration streams for new development projects. Writing Makefile for the development environment. Performing Sanity and Integrity test on the compiled software. Defining Proper Integration and Build process which suites project Deadlines. Automating Build Process by Developing Perl scripts for different builds according to Projects. Defining the SCM process. Installation of triggers to implement the SCM process. Developed Script for VOB backup, dos2unix and script for delivery of s/w to the customer and for day to day ClearCase operation. Host-level administration of ClearCase servers. Setup Backup registry server for ClearCase VOB and View Servers.
• Creating new Integration baselines for using ClearCase UCM Methodology. Setting up a new run time environment for new projects. Performing Feasibility studies for the new RTE environment. Defining Sanity and Integrity Test strategies with multiple OS environments. Developing complete automation for Customer Delivery packaging with Solaris Package Manager.

Nov 2004 – Mar 2005 · 4 mos

• Managing ClearCase and Multisite administrative tasks for Sasken Communications
• Managing VOB’s and VIEW servers. Host-level administration of ClearCase servers. Building Source code. Setup and maintain CC Config spec. Defining and implementation of CC triggers. Creating the Clearcase Release area and patching the same. Created Backup registry server for two important ClearCase VOB and View Servers.
• VOB growth analysis and Moving VOBS to bigger storage areas. Optimizing Vob and View Servers. Regular work included Creation on VOBS and VIEWS and attending customer calls. Backup and Restore of VOB’s and Views. Samba and Hummingbird configuration for interoperability. Co-ordination with other site administrators to maintain proper sync of VOB’s. Setting up Raid on servers for data safety.

May 2002 – Nov 2004 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

• Member of Global Unix Support Team for Cadence Design System

Jan 2001 – Apr 2002 · 1 yr 3 mos

• Working for Hughes Software Systems as a UNIX system Administrator.
• Clearcase Local and Multisite Adminstrator.

Feb 2000 – Jan 2001 · 11 mos

Dec 1995 – Dec 1999 · 4 yrs · India

• Quality Assurance Engineer in RPG Cables Ltd, a Non-IT Sector