Sanket Khandare

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India19 yrs 7 mos experience
Highly StableAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • Leader in global technology and AI strategy.
  • Authored books on large language models and AI.
  • Expert in product lifecycle management and architecture.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and AI expert with a strong focus on product strategy and architecture.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product StrategyArtificial Intelligence (ai)Technical LeadershipProduct Lifecycle ManagementProject ManagementSolution ArchitectureWeb Applications

Other Skills

ArchitectureGlobal Capability Center (GCC)Cross-functional Team LeadershipData ScienceBusiness StrategyBusiness AcumenGenerative AISoftware as a Service (SaaS)PresalesStrategyMachine LearningComputer VisionTeam ManagementAgile MethodologiesBusiness Development

About

As a passionate leader, I'm at the forefront of RIB Software's global technology and AI strategy. My deep understanding of architecture and technology allows me to craft winning strategies that propel multiple products to success. I lead a highly talented global team, fostering a collaborative environment where we can brainstorm, develop, and deliver cutting-edge solutions. My passion extends beyond the technical realm – I guide products from initial ideation to market success. Author of the books: 'Mastering Large Language Models' | 'Kiss 'n Kismet'

Experience

19 yrs 7 mos
Total Experience
8 yrs 5 mos
Average Tenure
6 yrs 3 mos
Current Experience

Winjit technologies pvt ltd

5 roles

SVP - Products, BU Head RIB

Promoted

Jul 2023Dec 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • As head of RIB BU, established GCC with 200+ team members.
  • Establish engineering governance frameworks (DevSecOps, performance, quality, release discipline).
  • Build senior product & engineering leadership capabilities across regions.
  • Led Architecture & Technology Governance globally.
  • Developed AI-enabled product solutions for key products.
Product Lifecycle ManagementTechnical LeadershipGlobal Capability Center (GCC)Cross-functional Team Leadership

VP - Products and R&D

Promoted

Apr 2015Jun 2023 · 8 yrs 2 mos

  • Owned end‑to‑end product lifecycle — from ideation and architecture to delivery, go‑to‑market, and scaling. Built and launched multiple enterprise‑grade platforms in IoT, ML/AI, computer vision, mobility, and digital operations.
  • Product Portfolio Leadership:
  • IoT Platform: Industrial and operational IoT with real‑time data processing, device management, and edge intelligence.
  • AutoML/AI Platform: End‑to‑end ML automation for non‑expert users, supporting data preparation, feature engineering, model training, deployment & monitoring.
  • Computer Vision Platform: Configurable vision workflows for quality inspection, surveillance, and automation.
  • Collaboration/Hybrid Work Platform: Messaging, workflows, and productivity analytics designed for distributed teams.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Scaled the product org from a small core team to 80+ cross‑functional members across engineering, ML, product, QA, and DevOps.
  • Delivered platform deployments across manufacturing, BFSI, retail, energy, mobility, and enterprise tech environments.
  • Set up structured GTM motions including product‑led growth models, pricing, adoption playbooks, and sandbox environments.
  • Drove platform modernization across UI, cloud, security, and automation.
  • Partnered with global stakeholders during and after acquisition to align product architecture and roadmap direction
Product StrategyData ScienceArchitectureBusiness StrategyBusiness AcumenArtificial Intelligence (AI)+5

Project Manager

Promoted

Jan 2011Mar 2015 · 4 yrs 2 mos

  • Managed multiple parallel customer programs, engineering teams (~40 FTE), and productized delivery frameworks. Balanced customer success, delivery governance, and hands‑on technical leadership.
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Led multi‑disciplinary engineering teams delivering mobility, web, cloud, IoT pilots, and enterprise applications.
  • Managed roadmap execution, estimations, requirements, releases, and stakeholder communication.
  • Strengthened delivery discipline — sprint cadences, documentation, planning, reviews, retrospectives.
  • Mentored engineers and technical leads, building successor leadership layers.
  • Designed early architectural foundations for tech initiatives that later evolved into full products.
Project ManagementTeam ManagementAgile MethodologiesPresalesBusiness Development

Lead Technical Architect

Promoted

Jan 2009Dec 2010 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Provided architecture leadership for enterprise and mobility initiatives. Defined frameworks, reusable components, and best practices adopted across engineering teams.
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Designed enterprise‑grade architectures using Java, .NET, mobile frameworks, and cloud‑ready patterns (for that time).
  • Led proofs‑of‑concept for mobility, cloud adoption, integrations, and workflow automation.
  • Established coding, review, and technical design processes.
Solution ArchitectureArchitectureCloud ComputingTechnical LeadershipEnterprise Architecture

Sr Software Engineer

Jun 2006Dec 2008 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Delivered full‑stack applications across web and desktop using Java/Spring/Hibernate and ASP.NET/C#. Contributed to multiple early customer‑facing modules and internal toolkits.
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • End‑to‑end feature development, testing, debugging, and deployment.
  • Built reusable libraries and productivity accelerators for internal teams.
  • Introduced structured coding and engineering practices during early org‑growth years.
JavaASP.NETC#Web Applications

Rib software

Senior Vice President

Jan 2020Present · 6 yrs 3 mos

  • Overseeing strategy, execution, and cross‑functional alignment for a global product portfolio. Driving adoption of advanced analytics, GenAI, and modern engineering practices while strengthening product‑market fit and platform scalability.
  • Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
  • Lead product vision and multi‑year strategy across cloud, data, AI, and workflow automation.
  • Drive architectural modernization and platform consolidation across multiple product lines.
  • Establish engineering governance frameworks (DevSecOps, performance, quality, release discipline).
  • Build senior product & engineering leadership capabilities across regions.
  • Represent the org at strategic forums, technology councils, and product innovation sessions.
  • Champion data and AI adoption including early initiatives around LLMs, copilots, and workflow intelligence.
ArchitectureProduct StrategyArtificial Intelligence (AI)

Education

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Executive General Management (EGMP)

Jan 2017Jan 2018

IBS Hyderabad

MBA — Systems and IT

Jan 2007Jan 2010

Savitribai Phule Pune University

BE — Engineering

Jan 2002Jan 2006

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