Vivek Soni — Project Manager

As a Hardware Engineering Lead with over 9 years of experience, Vivek is passionate about driving innovation and delivering cutting-edge solutions in the field of electronics. Currently, he is contributing to the transformative work at Futurail SAS where he leverages his expertise to design and develop Hardware systems for making trains artificial intelligence enabled. His expertise spans circuit design, embedded systems, PCB layout, hardware architecture design, and hardware project management. This comprehensive skill set allows him to create robust, scalable, and efficient systems while managing projects from conception to completion. He ensures all projects meet the highest standards of quality, completed on time and within scope. Throughout his career, he has worked across various industries like robotic, wearable technologies, internet of things to name few, tackling complex engineering challenges with creativity and precision. His roles have ranged from developing small-scale prototypes to overseeing large-scale industrial systems, always tailoring his approach to meet specific project requirements. He believes in a holistic approach to engineering, balancing technical detail with strategic vision. This perspective allows him to design systems that are not only technically sound but also user-friendly and aligned with customer goals. He is always eager to connect with fellow professionals and explore opportunities for collaboration and growth. Let's connect and discuss how we can drive innovation together.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Hardware Engineering expert specializing in autonomous systems and IoT technologies.

Location: Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Experience: 9 yrs 10 mos

Skills

Project Management
Agile Project Management
Hardware Engineering
System Architecture
Functional Testing
Robotics Hardware Design
Embedded Design

Career Highlights

Over 9 years of experience in hardware engineering.
Expert in AI-powered autonomous systems development.
Proven track record in project management and delivery.

Work Experience

Futurail

Project Manager (1 yr 2 mos)

Hardware Engineering Lead (1 yr 6 mos)

KONUX

Senior Electronic Design Engineer (1 yr 5 mos)

Electronic Design Engineer (1 yr 10 mos)

ProGlove

Electronics Design Engineer (3 yrs 2 mos)

Rapyuta Robotics

Electrical Engineer (5 mos)

Golfication - by Khelfie

Embedded Design Engineer (3 mos)

TestRight Nanosystems

Chief Technology Officer (3 mos)

GreyOrange Pte Ltd

Hardware Design Engineer (8 mos)

Medaino Healthcare

Hardware Design Engineer (8 mos)

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) at Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology

Senior Secondary at Delhi Public School Rohini

Vivek Soni

Project Manager

Munich, Bavaria, Germany9 yrs 10 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 9 years of experience in hardware engineering.
Expert in AI-powered autonomous systems development.
Proven track record in project management and delivery.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Hardware Engineering expert specializing in autonomous systems and IoT technologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Project ManagementAgile Project ManagementHardware EngineeringSystem ArchitectureFunctional TestingRobotics Hardware DesignEmbedded Design

Other Skills

Project PlanningProject PurchasingProject DeliveryCustomer SuccessProject timelineTimeline ManagementOrganizational LeadershipMechanical designElectronics Hardware DesignAutonomous VehiclesLiDARRadarCamerasSupply Chain ManagementProcurement

About

Experience

9 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 4 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 6 mos

Current Experience

Futurail

2 roles

Project Manager

Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Munich, Bavaria, Germany · On-site

Leading end-to-end delivery of multiple customer-facing projects in autonomous rail systems, including depot and branch line automation.
Responsible for project planning, execution, and stakeholder communication, ensuring alignment between engineering, customers, and management.
Overseeing cross-functional teams across hardware, software, and safety engineering to meet delivery milestones and certification requirements.
Lead requirement engineering efforts in collaboration with software, systems, and customer teams
Build and manage supplier relationships to streamline early-stage supply chain operations
Continuously upskill across disciplines to bridge gaps in startup operations and execution

Project ManagementAgile Project ManagementProject PlanningProject PurchasingProject DeliveryCustomer Success+2

Hardware Engineering Lead

Nov 2024 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos · Munich, Bavaria, Germany · On-site

As the Hardware Engineering Lead at Futurail, I am spearheading the development of cutting-edge hardware systems to enable AI-powered autonomous capabilities in next-generation trains. Working at the intersection of mobility, artificial intelligence, and safety-critical systems, I lead the end-to-end hardware design and integration process in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment.
Key Responsibilities & Contributions:
Technical
Define and implement the hardware architecture tailored for AI-enablement in rolling stock
Lead the design and development of electrical and mechanical subsystems
Manage functional safety, regulatory compliance, and certification processes
Oversee prototyping, hardware bring-up, testing, and field validation
This role combines hands-on engineering leadership with a broader strategic outlook, contributing to Futurail’s mission to redefine the future of rail mobility through intelligent, safe, and scalable autonomous technologies.

Organizational LeadershipProject ManagementMechanical designElectronics Hardware DesignAutonomous VehiclesLiDAR+7

Konux

2 roles

Senior Electronic Design Engineer

May 2023 – Oct 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos · Munich, Bavaria, Germany

System ArchitectureFunctional SpecificationsElectronicsRail TransportDesign for ManufacturingFunctional Testing+8

Electronic Design Engineer

Aug 2021 – Jun 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos · Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Building products for transforming railway operations for sustainable future.

Functional SpecificationsElectronicsElectrical TroubleshootingRail TransportDesign for ManufacturingFunctional Testing+6

Proglove

Electronics Design Engineer

May 2018 – Jul 2021 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Munich, Bavaria, Germany · On-site

The role specifically includes design and development of Internet of things based wearable device to connect human workers with machines for Industrial automation 4.0.
Following list gives an overview of my experience as an Electrical Engineer at ProGlove
Research, Prototyping and developement
Hardware architecture design (Electronics/Embedded)
PCB and Circuit design
Design for manufacturing/ Design for assembly
Design for certification (EMI/EMC compliances, UL, CE, FCC)
Product life-cycle management
Basic f/w development (C) for testing purposes
Development of test plans and test-rigs with industrial standards
Rigid-Flex PCB designs

System ArchitectureFunctional SpecificationsElectronicsElectrical TroubleshootingDesign for ManufacturingFunctional Testing+6

Rapyuta robotics

Electrical Engineer

Nov 2017 – Apr 2018 · 5 mos · Tokyo, Japan

Design and development of the autonomous drones with 4.5 kg payload
Power consumption analysis at sub-system level to improve the flight time and
charging time
Developed the test-bed for characterization of the battery (life-cycle, thermal
performance, varying load characteristics)
Testing and characterisation of electronics speed controllers for improving on board electrical noise and thermal performance

ElectronicsElectrical TroubleshootingFunctional TestingMixed-Signal Integrated CircuitsRobotics hardware designHardware Engineering+5

Golfication - by khelfie

Embedded Design Engineer

Jul 2017 – Oct 2017 · 3 mos · Delhi

Designed the complete hardware(electronics) of a wearable device for sports analytics (Golf) and training.
The role required for products' hardware design and development from scratch to prototype phase.
Worked on schematic design, analog front end design/integration, embedded hardware design, board bring up, BOM procurement, technical documentation.
Designed, developed, and tested wearable device for analysis of hand movements of a Golf player for providing analytics about his play.
Designing evaluation setups for sensors, LCD and OLED displays.
Debugging of hardware with respect to hardware functionality and integration with software.
Quality check before and after of manufactured and assembled PCBs
BOM optimization for both the products and reduction of number of total components to be procured.
Sourced and partnered with different vendors and EMS companies for prototyping and product manufacturing of the product based on cost and time efficiency.
Product design with collaboration of a freelance industrial/mechanical designer for the design of product exteriors and ergonomics.
Management of recruiting process and requirements for employees.

System ArchitectureElectronicsMixed-Signal Integrated CircuitsHardware EngineeringOscilloscopeHardware+2

Testright nanosystems

Chief Technology Officer

Mar 2017 – Jun 2017 · 3 mos · IIT Delhi

The role required for products' hardware design and development from scratch to prototype phase.
Research and developement of a low cost portable spectrophotometer having a spectrum range from 350nm to 940nm with a resolution of upto 1.5nm. It can be used for multiple applications like analysing milk, water and any kind of fluid.
Worked on schematic design, analog front end design/integration, embedded hardware design, board bring up, BOM procurement, technical documentation.
Designed, developed, and tested portable product to measure spectrum response of fluids.
Designing evaluation setups for sensors, LCD and OLED displays.
Debugging of hardware with respect to hardware functionality and integration with software.
Quality check before and after of manufactured and assembled PCBs
BOM optimization for both the products and reduction of number of total components to be procured.
Sourced and partnered with different vendors and EMS companies for prototyping and product manufacturing of the product based on cost and time efficiency.
Product design with collaboration of a freelance industrial/mechanical designer for the design of product exteriors and ergonomics.
Management of recruiting process, requirements and drafting of NDA for partners and employees.

System ArchitectureElectronicsMixed-Signal Integrated CircuitsHardware EngineeringOscilloscopeHardware+1

Greyorange pte ltd

Hardware Design Engineer

Jun 2016 – Feb 2017 · 8 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

At grey orange, I was actively involved as Hardware design engineer in the Butler (Autonomous ground vehicle - AGV) project , used for lifting and carrying around 500Kg load on its top.
The role required for products's hardware design and development.
Worked on schematic design, analog front end design/integration, embedded hardware design, board bring up, BOM procurement, technical documentation.
Designed, developed, and tested the motherboard testrig for production.
Interfacing, testing and debugging of BLDC motors with off the shelf motor drivers.
Debugging of hardware with respect to hardware functionality and integration with software.
Quality check before and after of manufactured and assembled PCBs
BOM optimization for both the products and reduction of number of total components to be procured.

System ArchitectureElectronicsMixed-Signal Integrated CircuitsHardware EngineeringOscilloscopeHardware+1

Medaino healthcare

Hardware Design Engineer

Feb 2015 – Oct 2015 · 8 mos · Greater Delhi Area

The role required for products' hardware design and development from scratch to prototype phase.
Designed, developed, and tested a wearable and portable product to measure body vitals by non-invasive methodology.
Concept to prototyping of the portable product HOME (Hands on Monitoring Equipment), development of the whole system, feature set and product capabilities.
Worked on schematic design, analog front end design/integration, embedded hardware design, board bring up, BOM procurement, technical documentation.
Designing evaluation setups for sensors, LCD and OLED displays.
Implemented a system to measure two-point ECG and gauge blood pressure on wrist using PTT.
Debugging of hardware with respect to hardware functionality and integration with software.
BLE Antennae/RF testing for calculating efficiency of boards for different packet rates.
Quality check before and after of manufactured and assembled PCBs
BOM optimization for both the products and reduction of number of total components to be procured.
Communicating with DSP algorithm team and embedded firmware team for developing the hardware and testing for validation.
Sourced and partnered with different vendors and EMS companies for prototyping and product manufacturing of the product based on cost and time efficiency.
Product design with collaboration of a freelance industrial/mechanical designer for the design of product exteriors and ergonomics.
Management of recruiting process, requirements and drafting of NDA for partners and employees.