Mar 2023 – Mar 2024 · 1 yr · Silicon Valley, California, United States · Hybrid

• Our mission is to provide both strategic and hands-on formal verification consulting services. Strategic consulting would be useful for verification leaders for efficient and scalable deployment of formal solutions for their projects to maximize the return on investment. As part of hands-on consulting, we provide both time-and-material based and turn-key top-quality hardware formal verification services for your next generation digital designs.

Aug 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 9 mos · Palo Alto, California, United States

• Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur Foundation (aka IITK Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) organization set up to mobilize alumni, enhance IIT Kanpur branding, provide alumni services and raise funds for the betterment of Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India. More details at: iitkfoundation.org.

Sep 2019 – Mar 2023 · 3 yrs 6 mos · United States · On-site

• Brought on board to leverage deep knowledge in Formal Verification technology and past industrial experience to drive Synopsys’ VC Formal product against its key competitors. Directed all aspects of the worldwide Application Engineering organization for the VC Formal product. Managed all pre-sales and post-sales campaigns across a wide range of industry segments.
• Additionally, headed the Consulting Services associated with the product (targeted to promote adoption of the technology and the methodology, as well as to provide turnkey solutions on an as-needed basis).
• o Led product engineering team’s enablement of VC Formal from requirements to deployment.
• o Led cross-product initiatives that integrated static, formal, simulation capabilities to develop new flows to resolve complex verification challenges.
• o Led efforts in achieving extremely aggressive 28% growth against a 25% target through a combination of pre-/post-sales campaigns and consulting engagements.
• o Assembled a world-class Application Engineering team with an effective mix of senior, junior, and nascent engineers, along with establishing processes for their ongoing professional development.

Jun 2014 – Sep 2019 · 5 yrs 3 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

• Retained by Cadence following its acquisition of Jasper Design Automation to lead customer engagement and business development efforts. Initially, handled products in Formal Verification technology, with role expanding to include all areas of verification (simulation, emulation, prototyping, verification planning, VIP, and others).
• Oversaw technical and business activities of all existing and potential customers in the Japan region. In charge of securing and expanding business deals with leading semiconductor companies in North America, including processors, consumer electronics, graphics processors, embedded processors, and mobile device areas.
• o Served as the primary catalyst in capturing a $100M booking for JasperGold (representing 100+% booking increase over the previous years). Took initiative to drive the overall business development effort and encountered multiple challenges – all of which were addressed and overcome.
• o Granted responsibility by senior leadership to stabilize the VIP business (product experienced multiple years of decline). Implemented an iterative approach strategy, gaining valuable technical knowledge while leading a successful collective team effort to stabilize revenues and fuel modest growth.
• o Won the company’s prestigious Cadence Achievement Award.

Apr 2003 – Jun 2014 · 11 yrs 2 mos · Mountain View, CA

• Initially hired to run Engineering. Subsequently, gained Chief Technology Officer role to provide technical interface and primary point-of-contact with customers. Aligned R&D, Field, and Sales execution with projected business outcomes.
• Additionally, headed the global Application Engineering organization, including multiple key hires worldwide to build a broad, top-performing team of engineers. Led an overall team of 35, including 8 direct reports.
• o Played instrumental role in growing Jasper’s business from ~$2M to ~$30M, with the primary responsibility of developing the company’s overall technical vision and driving its business value.
• o Grew the worldwide Application Engineering organization from ~15 to ~35 and led the team to help the adoption of JasperGold in the semiconductor industry. Spearheaded the growth and performance of a team that gained legendary status via effective talent acquisition, development, and retention.
• o Exhibited highly effective cross-functional leadership in fueling Jasper’s fundamental business strategy of developing targeted solutions for customers through coordinated efforts across R&D, Support, Sales, and Marketing organizations.

May 1999 – Sep 2003 · 4 yrs 4 mos

• Hired as an individual contributor and earned subsequent advancement. Provided strategic direction for all product lines, including architecture activities. Oversaw key features of products, directed customer engagement, and led a variety of cross-functional efforts.