Pushkar Limaye

Co-Founder

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India15 yrs experience

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Key Highlights

7 patents in IoT and AI innovations.
Built a leading IoT platform for global markets.
Expert in scaling technology for real-world impact.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a technology entrepreneur specializing in IoT and data-driven solutions for agriculture.

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Skills

Core Skills

IotData PlatformsInnovationFirmware DevelopmentData AcquisitionProduct DevelopmentEngineering

Other Skills

cloud architecturepatent filingproduct-market fitagricultural technologydata analysisAItelematicsnetwork protocolswireline systemsultrasonic data transmissionweb applicationsmobile applicationsbattery managementsafety systemsEmbedded Systems

About

I am a technology entrepreneur who enjoys building from India to the world — creating products that combine deep innovation, global standards, and real-world impact. As Co-Founder & CTO of Carnot Technologies (acquired by Mahindra & Mahindra), I have led the design and scale-up of IoT and data platforms connecting hundreds of thousands of farm machines across India and global markets. Highlights from the journey: • Innovation: 7 patents (granted + pending) across telematics, AI-based activity detection, and data compression • Scale: Helped build one of the world’s largest connected farm machinery platforms, now expanding into Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America • Ecosystem: Partnered with OEMs, financial institutions, and governments to turn machine data into productivity, financing, and sustainability outcomes I am particularly drawn to building IP-led technology from India that competes globally — especially at the intersection of machines, data, and intelligence. After spending the last decade scaling connected hardware and data platforms, I am increasingly excited by the opportunity to reimagine industrial and real-world systems using AI as a force multiplier. I care deeply about simplicity, scalability, and solving problems that matter — and about building teams that can create enduring technology companies from India.

Experience

Carnot technologies private limited

Founder & CTO

May 2015 – Present · 10 yrs 10 mos · Mumbai Area, India

As Co-Founder & CTO, I have built Carnot into a leading IoT and data company, creating one of the world’s largest connected platforms for farm machinery. Our products have achieved strong product-market fit by addressing the unique needs of farmers, rental entrepreneurs, and agri-institutions, with adoption across hundreds of thousands of machines.
Innovation: Filed/granted 7 patents in IoT, AI-driven farm activity detection, and data compression — building globally benchmarked IP from India.
Scale: Architected cloud and device platforms now embedded in Mahindra & Swaraj tractors, setting the foundation for large-scale OEM telematics.
Global Expansion: Driving deployments in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, proving Indian innovation can compete globally.
Impact: Our solutions deliver transparency, efficiency, and financial insights that create measurable value for farmers, financiers, and governments.
My focus is on building IP-led, data-driven IoT products that are simple, scalable, and impactful — demonstrating how innovations from India can set global standards.

IoTdata platformscloud architecturepatent filingproduct-market fitagricultural technology

Leaf technologies pvt. ltd.

Senior Firmware Engineer

Sep 2014 – Feb 2015 · 5 mos · Mumbai Area, India

1. Joined as the 2nd employee at an IITB alumni IoT startup backed by Sequoia Capital.
2. Built early IoT firmware and network protocols for connected devices.
3. Contributed to the alpha launch of the company’s first product.

firmware developmentnetwork protocolsIoT

Schlumberger

Wireline Field Engineer

Apr 2014 – Sep 2014 · 5 mos · Mumbai Area, India

1. Worked in the Wireline Subsystem, managing data acquisition from oil wells.
2. Completed Schlumberger’s intensive Abu Dhabi field training program.
3. Volunteered as Radiation Safety Officer for the training batch of 2014.

data acquisitionwireline systems

Timbr

Founder and Tech Lead

Sep 2013 – Apr 2014 · 7 mos · Mumbai Area, India

1. Founded an IoT startup incubated at IIT Bombay (SINE).
2. Developed and patented a protocol for ultrasonic data transmission, enabling smartphones to detect and decode signals.
3. Built early web + mobile applications for proximity-based engagement in restaurants (pre-BLE era).

ultrasonic data transmissionweb applicationsmobile applicationsIoTproduct development

Iit bombay racing

2 roles

Chief Electronics Engineer

Promoted

Jul 2011 – Jul 2013 · 2 yrs · IIT Bombay

Led a 20-member electronics team to design and integrate the complete on-board systems for India’s first electric Formula Student race car.
Delivered innovations in battery management, electronic differential, safety systems, and data acquisition.
Represented IIT Bombay Racing as the first Indian team to qualify at the Silverstone Formula Student Endurance Race (UK, 2013).

battery managementdata acquisitionsafety systemsengineeringproduct development

Core Team Member

May 2011 – Feb 2012 · 9 mos · IIT Bombay

1. Part of 20 member 2- tier team to build an all-terrain buggy
2. Awards won:
Mahindra AQ Peers Choice Award for the Best ATV- 1st
ANSYS award for the best use of CAE tools - 1st
Lightest and most sustainable ATV award - 1st
Speed award for the fastest ATV - 2nd

Volkswagen india

Internship

May 2011 – Jun 2011 · 1 mo · Pune

Received Certificate of recommendation from Industrial Engineering department
Created a performance monitoring system(PMS 18) for tracking VW’s 2018 goals
Headed the 5S audit project aimed at inducing discipline through audits and critical feedback

Book keeping robot, technovation iitb

Team Leader

Nov 2010 – Mar 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos · IIT Bombay

1.Led a 20-member team to design and build an autonomous robotic system for automating book return and placement in the IIT Bombay library.
2. Exhibited the final prototype at Techfest 2012, showcased to ~21,000 visitors.
3. Published 2 research papers, including one presented at ASME, San Francisco, on navigation schemes for autonomous vehicles.
4. Established project infrastructure and sustained operations through IIT Bombay’s Technovation program.