Somesh Joshi

CTO

Delhi, India15 yrs 3 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 14 years in hardware engineering leadership.
Expert in guiding global teams on high-stakes projects.
Passionate about building teams that thrive on innovation.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in hardware engineering with a focus on agri-tech and embedded systems.

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Skills

Core Skills

Hardware EngineeringAgri-tech SolutionsTeam LeadershipInnovation ManagementEdge ComputingDesign ValidationHardware DesignEmbedded Systems

Other Skills

hardware strategylow-power embedded sensing devicesdesign-for-impactlow-cost prototypingdesignvalidationsystem integrationteam buildingregulatory complianceperformance metricsstrategic innovationcross-disciplinary teamsIP partnershipsproof-of-conceptsR&D

About

From testing PCBs in a dingy lab to shaping next-gen hardware systems across continents, my journey has been one of continuous learning, failure, and reinvention. With over 14 years in hardware engineering, I’ve grown from a hands-on designer to a strategic leader—guiding diverse, global teams through high-stakes projects in semiconductors, embedded systems, and IoT. My experience spans early-stage prototyping, high-volume manufacturing, and innovation labs across the US, Europe, and Asia. What drives me is not just solving engineering problems—but building teams that thrive on curiosity, clarity, and craft. Whether it's designing edge devices for agriculture or scaling complex architectures, I believe great hardware starts with grounded thinking and fearless iteration. If you’re building something ambitious and real—I’d love to connect.

Experience

15 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 9 mos

Average Tenure

9 yrs

Current Experience

Ke-texh agricultural solutions

Chief Technology Officer

Nov 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 6 mos · Philippines · Hybrid

In my advisory/CTO role at KE-Texh, I guide hardware strategy for agri-tech solutions in resource-constrained environments. From low-power embedded sensing devices to scalable field-level deployments, I help align technology with field needs. I also mentor the core team on design-for-impact and low-cost prototyping frameworks suited for agricultural applications.

hardware strategylow-power embedded sensing devicesdesign-for-impactlow-cost prototypinghardware engineeringagri-tech solutions

Vincep engineering

2 roles

Director of Hardware Engineering

Promoted

Jul 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

As Director, I lead the hardware division at Vincep, driving execution across design, validation, and system integration. I built and scaled a team from the ground up, implemented design reviews across projects, and introduced performance metrics tied to hardware reliability. I also ensure regulatory compliance and production readiness across our product lines.

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Associate Director: Innovations

May 2017 – Jul 2022 · 5 yrs 2 mos

At the Associate Director level, I transitioned into strategic innovation—leading cross-disciplinary teams exploring new architectures in edge computing and AI hardware. I managed IP partnerships, developed proof-of-concepts for industry pilots, and helped bridge the gap between R&D and product engineering. My work focused on translating future-focused ideas into viable prototypes.

strategic innovationcross-disciplinary teamsIP partnershipsproof-of-conceptsR&Dproduct engineering+2

Quincomp tech

Head of Engineering

Sep 2015 – May 2017 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bern, Berne, Switzerland · On-site

NDA. I led a mid-sized engineering team responsible for end-to-end hardware and firmware development. My role involved overseeing project timelines, reviewing technical designs, mentoring junior engineers, and interfacing with clients on solution delivery. I introduced structured documentation and helped streamline QA processes into the hardware lifecycle.

hardware developmentfirmware developmentproject managementtechnical design reviewQA processeshardware engineering+1

Intel corporation

Senior Hardware Engineer

Nov 2013 – Sep 2015 · 1 yr 10 mos · Santa Clara County, California, United States · On-site

At Intel, I transitioned into advanced hardware design and validation. I worked on SoC-level testing, signal integrity analysis, and participated in multiple tape-outs. I led module-level simulations and collaborated with silicon validation teams. My time at Intel honed my skills in Verilog, high-speed board design, and introduced me to agile hardware development practices.

hardware designvalidationSoC-level testingsignal integrity analysismodule-level simulationshardware engineering+1

Hcl infosystems ltd.

Hardware Designer

Feb 2011 – Nov 2013 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

Started my professional journey at HCL Infosystems as a Hardware Designer, focusing on test execution and documentation. I was actively involved in board-level debugging, writing basic validation scripts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to test early-stage prototypes. This role built my foundational understanding of embedded systems and real-world product development cycles.

test executiondocumentationboard-level debuggingvalidation scriptshardware designembedded systems