Feb 2010 – Jan 2019 · 8 yrs 11 mos · Cambridge, MA

• Mobinett Interactive, Inc., a Cambridge, MA based company specializing in mobile strategy, design, development and deployment has been merged with HubEngage Inc.
• With vast expertise in mobile, web and social technologies, our team at Mobinett engaged with customers to understand their vision, create a roadmap, design and bring awesome products to life! Products created by Mobinett launched across the world, received rave reviews in the media and are used by fortune 100 companies and startups.

Jan 2010 – Dec 2012 · 2 yrs 11 mos

• Was responsible for managing and coordinating the Special Interest Groups (SIG) initiative at TiE-Boston. TiE-Boston has several SIGs which focus on and cover areas such as Software Services, Wireless & Mobile, Semiconductors, Finance, Life Sciences, Social Entrepreneurship and Women's Initiatives. In this role, I worked with the leaders of various SIGs to drive the strategic direction and ensure that members were getting adequate value from these initiatives.

Jan 2008 – Mar 2010 · 2 yrs 2 mos

• India School Fund (ISF) is a startup from Harvard Business School that focuses on ensuring effective delivery of community-based education to break the vicious cycle of poverty in rural areas of India. ISF achieves this goal by building rural school infrastructure, developing innovative curriculum and training local teachers.
• As an Advisor of ISF (2008 - 2009) guided the organization in fundraising, establishing partnerships (both in the US and on the ground in India) and helping define the long term strategy for growth and expansion.
• As VP of US Operations, focused on helping grow and establish ISF's presence in the US.

Nov 2007 – Jun 2009 · 1 yr 7 mos

• Known as the PHP Guru in the team, led the the technology aspects for the Symposium including the architecture of the PHP website for the conference, and introduction of real-time feedback systems and interaction tools.
• As panel captain, planned and hosted the panel on "Virtual Organizations" with a lineup of top CTOs and CIOs from the industry. Read more about the panels on my blog at http://www.tushneem.com

Sep 2007 – Sep 2008 · 1 yr

• Led a $250,000 professional conference recognized as the largest Conference for South Asian Professionals in North America and attended by over 800 people from all over the US. Provided strategic vision and managed different aspects of the conference such as administration, marketing, technology, operations, content, sponsorship and branding with a team of over 60 people. Access the conference website at http://www.boston2008.netipconference.org

Dec 2005 – Dec 2008 · 3 yrs

• Advisor in 2006 and President in 2007, 2008
• Led one of the most prominent professional organizations in the New England region with a reach of over 3000 people and a paid membership of over 325 people. Provided strategic vision, guidance and managed all organizational aspects including administration, sponsorship, marketing, and branding with a team of over 40 people.
• Turned around the organization and grew financial surplus by over 500% and membership by 134% in 3 years. Boston Chapter was voted as the Best NetIP Large Chapter for 3 years in a row (2006, 2007, 2008) among chapters from 22 other cities for its outstanding initiatives.

Sep 2005 – Sep 2007 · 2 yrs

• Headed the logistics and operations for a $400,000 entrepreneurship conference – recognized as the biggest Annual Entrepreneurship Conferences’ in North America and attended by over 1400 people. Credited for flawless implementation and execution of the conference for 2 years in a row. Managed a Budget of approx $200,000 and a team of over 50 people. Cut overhead costs, negotiated vendor prices and streamlined operations using technology leading to direct savings of over 30%.

Mar 2003 – Oct 2011 · 8 yrs 7 mos · Greater Boston Area

• Staff IP Design and Software Applications Engineer, Corp R&D Feb ’10 to Oct '11
• Sr. IP Design and Software Applications Engineer, Corp R&D Feb ’06 to Feb ’10
• IP Design and Software Applications Engineer, Corp R&D Mar ’03 to Feb ’06
• Awarded the “More than Silicon Award” in 2010, by Chief Technology Officer of Analog Devices for “Innovation in developing product value in addition to silicon”. Among three recipients in a $2 Billion, 8000 employee company.
• Managed, architected and deployed software products at Analog Devices, a $2.5 Billion semiconductor company, using cross-functional, multi-site teams from R&D, manufacturing, marketing and corporate IT. Marketed solutions to product lines across ADI by identifying, presenting to and convincing key executives and managers. Software used for automation of all functions (design, verification, drivers, documentation) in DSP, Baseband (GSM, TD-SCDMA) and Analog chips.
• Invented patented methodology (US 8,122,428 B2), saved several million by eliminating need for third-party software, reduced engineering resource time by 65% and automated methodology in over 29 semiconductor chips. Additionally, at the time I left ADI, my patented software was being used in over 45 semiconductor projects across the company globally.
• Played key role in licensing software to Mediatek Inc., a wireless communications company
• Launched ADI’s Intellectual Property Web Infrastructure based on MS SharePoint 2007 which is used by approx 3000 engineers globally
• Positioned offerings, and organized training sessions and user-group meetings across multiple ADI sites

May 2002 – Aug 2002 · 3 mos

May 2001 – Aug 2001 · 3 mos

• Optimized verification and test flows leading to quick turnaround times and cost savings in designing communication chips (Serdes – Serializer/Deserializer) used in routers and cross-point switches.

Jan 2001 – Jun 2002 · 1 yr 5 mos

• Recognized as one of the top performing teaching assistants in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department for the Analog Circuit Design Course.
• Handled circuit design labs, and provided guidance, instruction and mentored over 60 junior year university students.