Ifthekar Ali Ahmed

Director of Engineering

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India24 yrs experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Established IoT GCC in under 18 months.
  • Led multi-million dollar portfolios with P&L ownership.
  • Scaled teams of over 100 professionals.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in IoT and digital transformation across multiple sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic ExecutionDelivery GovernanceProgram ManagementIotBusiness Unit LeadershipRevenue GrowthProject ManagementUi Development

Other Skills

Operating Model DesignPresales & RFP StructuringScalable Growth EnablementPeople DevelopmentInternet of Things (IoT)Account ManagementPresales EngagementsBudgetingFinancial GovernanceEmbedded SystemsCloud IntegrationMobile ApplicationsPre-salesProposal WritingTalent Management

About

I am a strategic technology and business leader with over 21 years of experience building and scaling global digital operations. My career spans setting up Global Capability Center (GCC) and business units from the ground up, while leading large-scale transformation programs across industrial, healthcare, and consumer technology sectors. I established the IoT GCC at Ametek and built the IoT & Mobility Business Unit at Harman Connected Services — creating high-performing global teams and driving multi-million-dollar portfolios. With P&L ownership and revenue responsibility exceeding $10M+, I specialize in aligning strategy, operating models, and execution to accelerate growth and strengthen competitive positioning. My leadership experience spans digital transformation, IoT ecosystems, and enterprise mobility, delivered through structured governance, vendor orchestration, and cross-functional global collaboration. I have scaled teams of 100+ professionals and built delivery organizations from concept to market with speed, financial discipline, and operational rigor. Currently, I advise EcoCloud on strategic initiatives spanning operating model alignment, delivery governance, and scalable growth execution — partnering with leadership to translate business vision into measurable outcomes. An alumnus of the Senior Management Program at IIM Ahmedabad, I bring a blend of engineering depth, commercial acumen, and strategic foresight — enabling organizations to convert complexity into sustained competitive advantage.

Experience

Ecocloud services private limited

Director – Strategy & Operations (Fractional)

Apr 2025Present · 11 mos · Bengaluru · Remote

  • 1.Advising leadership on strategic execution and operating model alignment to support scalable growth and delivery readiness.
  • 2.Supporting presales and RFP pursuits through structured proposal development, solution articulation, and execution planning
  • 3.Establishing execution frameworks to improve predictability, resource alignment, and stakeholder visibility
  • 4.Engaged on a fractional advisory mandate to strengthen transformation strategy and operational maturity
  • Focus Areas: Operating Model Design | Delivery Governance | Strategic Execution | Presales & RFP Structuring | Scalable Growth Enablement
Operating Model DesignDelivery GovernanceStrategic ExecutionPresales & RFP StructuringScalable Growth Enablement

Ametek

Senior Program Manager - IOT GCC / Business Unit Head

Apr 2022May 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru · On-site

  • Led the establishment of AMETEK India’s IoT & Mobility Global Capability Center (GCC), building a scalable offshore delivery model and transitioning global initiatives to India.
  • 1. GCC Setup & Business Unit Leadership
  • >Established the IoT & Mobility GCC within 12 months, building a cross-functional team including Architects, Product Managers, Technical Leads, Scrum Masters, and Engineers
  • >Designed and implemented a scalable offshore execution model to transition global programs and initiate new product development from India
  • >Instituted executive governance structures including steering committees, milestone tracking, and risk management frameworks
  • 2. Platform & Program Leadership
  • >Owned platform strategy and led next-generation IoT platform initiatives integrating distributed global teams and legacy systems
  • >Managed multi-vendor and ODM ecosystems to ensure delivery within cost, schedule, and quality targets
  • >Transitioned and managed IoT programs including fleet & cargo reengineering and industrial tank monitoring solutions
  • 3. Innovation & Strategic Initiatives
  • >Initiated and led proof-of-concepts (POCs) with global BUs, expanding their capabilities through IoT
  • >Delivered a mission-critical IoT platform pilot on schedule and within budget
  • Impact: Built GCC from scratch, enabled global transition model, strengthened India’s role in product innovation and delivery excellence.
Project ManagementPeople DevelopmentProgram ManagementInternet of Things (IoT)Account ManagementIoT

Harman international

Senior Manager/ Program Manager

Sep 2013Apr 2022 · 8 yrs 7 mos · Bangalore

  • 1. Business Unit & Revenue Leadership
  • >Established and scaled the and Mobility Practice from 10 to 125 members within 3 years, driving revenues to $6M+ while delivering complex global Mobility & digital transformation programs.
  • >Drove revenue growth to $6M+ through strategic account expansion and program excellence
  • >Anchored presales engagements, RFP responses & proposal development contributing to ~$10M in new business wins
  • >Led budgeting, forecasting, capacity planning & financial governance to ensure predictable & profitable delivery
  • 3. Large-Scale IoT & Mobility Programs
  • >Delivered a $10M industrial IoT gateway program (10K+ units annually) for a global industrial cranes manufacturer, overseeing hardware, embedded systems, cloud integration & multi-region certifications (FCC, CE, EAC, RCM, etc.)
  • >Led AI-enabled verification accessory development in collaboration with IBM, integrating hardware, mobile platforms & cloud AI ecosystems
  • >Directed end-to-end execution of an Alexa-enabled IoT media hub (~$1M NRE) for a Japanese electronics major, spanning hardware, middleware, cloud & mobile integration
  • >Delivered voice-enabled in-cabin digital assistant solutions deployed across European cruise fleets, integrating Harman Audio, connectivity, and backend systems
  • >Led HIPAA- and FDA-compliant mobile healthcare solutions for U.S.-based healthcare organizations, supporting diagnostic and patient management platforms
  • >Delivered secure mobile cargo solutions for global airline customers, ensuring compliance, scalability & operational reliability
  • 4. Governance & Delivery Excellence
  • >Instituted executive governance frameworks including milestone tracking, risk management & structured stakeholder reporting
  • >Directed cross-functional teams across software, hardware, QA & manufacturing
  • >Managed global ODM partnerships across China & India for manufacturing scale-up & international product deployment
Business Unit LeadershipRevenue GrowthPresales EngagementsBudgetingFinancial Governance

Intimetec visionsoft bangalore

Technical Lead/Associate Project Manager

Sep 2012Jun 2013 · 9 mos · Bangalore

  • Managed Application development for a Tablet device developing solutions for Secure Printing in large Enterprises.

Infosys

2 roles

Technology Lead

Promoted

Mar 2006May 2012 · 6 yrs 2 mos

  • Managed Projects on UI/front end development for a Touch screen based Home/Commercial Security system and High end home automation using Zwave, included development of applications on Android and iOS smartphones to control the System
  • Managed project on Design and Development of Mobile phone Applications on Android & iOS for a Major US based client. Apps included insurance management, Digital Inventory, Road side Assistance etc.
  • Lead the development of an EBIF(Enhanced Binary Interchange Format) User agent and corresponding Authoring tool for generating the applications targeted for SetTop Boxes for a major US STB manufacturer
  • Worked on Digital Video Broadcasting, involves the maintenance and enhancements of the edge decoder which converts the digital MPEG2 media to baseband. This is used in the last stage of broadcast at the cable operator level before the TV content is devliered to households.
  • Developed application(s) for small gadgets (mobile phone, STB) on flash.
UI DevelopmentMobile ApplicationsEmbedded Systems

Software Engineer

Apr 2003Jun 2005 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Bangalore

  • As a developer worked on Embedded and Application projects. Worked on MMI of mobile phones, Video Editors etc.

Samsung electronics

Software Engineer, Samsung ISO

Jun 2005Mar 2006 · 9 mos

  • Worked on Samsungs 3G handset development at the MMI level, developing the UI includes the Main UI, Call handling, SMS, EMS, MMS, Organiser etc.

Cypherrz photography

Co-founder

Jan 2001Jan 2013 · 12 yrs · Bangalore

  • Photography

Education

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Senior Management Program — Business Administration and Management

Apr 2024Apr 2025

Bangalore University

B.E — Electronics & Communication

Oct 1996Sep 2000

MES college, Bangalore

Pre University

QIHS

School

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