UMAMAHESWARARAO Kodali

CEO

Hyderabad, Telangana, India27 yrs 6 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 25 years of experience in hardware design.
  • Proven leadership in cross-functional team management.
  • Expertise in value engineering and cost optimization.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned expert in Hardware Engineering for Healthcare and Electronics industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

System Hardware Design & DevelopmentValue EngineeringBoard DesignProduct Lifecycle ManagementMedical DevicesEmbedded SystemsFpga DesignProduct SupportAsic DesignHigh-speed Board DesignProduct Application SupportTest PlanningWireless TechnologiesEmbedded Hardware

Other Skills

Technical Project LeadershipSignal Integrity (SI)Power Integrity (PI) and SSO analysisTechnical ManagementSystems DesignMixed Signal DesignManagementProduct BenchmarkingSystems and PeripheralsAlternate parts & Product life cycle managementBenchmarking & Cost outFPGA boardMixed SignalTestingHardware

About

I am seeking a senior leadership role in System Hardware Design & Development or Value Engineering, where I can leverage over 25 years of industry experience and proven leadership capabilities. My career spans progressive roles—Production Supervisor, R&D Engineer, Application Engineer, and Technical Manager—building a strong foundation in both hands-on engineering and strategic management. I have a proven track record of leading global, cross-functional teams, managing complex hardware product life cycles, and driving value engineering initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes in cost optimization, performance improvement, and manufacturability enhancements. Recognized for mentoring and developing high-performing teams, I excel at fostering collaboration with global stakeholders and delivering innovative, high-quality solutions across domains including consumer electronics, industrial systems, medical electronics, and embedded platforms. My expertise spans the entire product development cycle, from requirements definition and architecture to SI/PI simulations, DFM/DFT compliance, validation, and production handover. A distinctive strength I bring is the ability to anticipate and assess the impact of component changes on board design, enabling early risk mitigation across signal integrity, power integrity, mechanical compatibility, and regulatory compliance—reducing redesign costs and accelerating time-to-market. Key Domains ---Embedded Systems ---Medical Electronics ---FPGA / ASIC Data CommunicationsCore Competencies ---System Hardware Architecture & Board Design ---Embedded & High-Speed PCB Design ---Engineering Leadership & Talent Development ---Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) ---Value Engineering & Cost Optimization ---Cross-Functional & Global Team Collaboration ---Vendor & Supplier Management ---Customer & Field Application Engineering

Experience

27 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 11 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Syrma sgs technology limited

Senior Manager

Jun 2025Sep 2025 · 3 mos · India · On-site

  • Leading system hardware design and development initiatives for embedded and medical electronics products.
  • Overseeing end-to-end hardware lifecycle, including requirement definition, architecture, schematic design, layout reviews, SI/PI analysis, and production handoff.
  • Driving value engineering, component optimization, and cost-out strategies to improve product competitiveness and manufacturability.
  • Collaborating cross-functionally with firmware, software, mechanical, and testing teams to ensure seamless product integration and validation.
  • Managing a multi-disciplinary team, guiding technical direction, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring project milestones are met on time and within budget.
  • Supporting production teams in resolving design-to-manufacturing issues and ensuring DFM, DFT, and EMC compliance across products.
Technical Project LeadershipSystem Hardware Design & DevelopmentValue Engineering

Ilensys technologies pvt ltd

Sr. Technical Manager

Jun 2022Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · Hybrid

  • Led multiple projects in board design, benchmarking, component engineering, and PLM support within medical electronics domain
  • Directed cross-functional teams, risk mitigation, project planning, schematic and PCB design reviews
  • Successfully benchmarked and redesigned hardware for Biologically Safety Cabinet, HPLRF, and Incubator products
  • Delivered Spartan-7 FPGA board design and pre-amplifier analog board projects
  • Supported COMe based board design and critical alternate parts management
Signal Integrity (SI)Power Integrity (PI) and SSO analysisTechnical ManagementProduct Lifecycle ManagementSystems DesignMixed Signal Design+7

Hcl technologies

Technical Manager (Project Manager)

Nov 2018May 2022 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Chennai Area, India

  • Managed medical electronics projects, led teams, supported PLM, and provided design and validation guidance
  • Delivered multiple Blood Glucose Meter projects for LifeScan and hardware solutions for J&J ASP products
Mixed SignalSignal Integrity (SI)Power Integrity (PI) and SSO analysisEmbedded SystemsMedical DevicesTesting+10

Xilinx india

SR. Product Application Engineer

May 2008Mar 2018 · 9 yrs 10 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

  • Supported high-value customer accounts, improving product quality through collaboration with multiple teams.
  • Part of the evaluation board design team for various FPGA families.
  • Key Accomplishments:
  • Solved over 4000 customer issues across different Xilinx FPGA families.
  • Designed and managed evaluation boards for multiple FPGA platforms.
Mixed SignalProduct SupportXilinxSignal Integrity (SI)Power Integrity (PI) and SSO analysisProduct Application Support+9

Amd

Sr. Design Engineer

Feb 2006Apr 2008 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Hyderabad Area, India · On-site

  • • ASIC evaluation board design, schematic, PCB layout monitoring, SI simulations, and hardware testing support
Mixed SignalSignal Integrity (SI)Power Integrity (PI) and SSO analysisApplication-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC)FPGA boardHigh-Speed Board Design+8

Alliance semiconductor

Sr. Application Engineer

Oct 2004Feb 2006 · 1 yr 4 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

  • Designed JTAG controller evaluation boards, trained sales teams, and provided application support
Product Application SupportTest PlanningHigh-Speed Board DesignMixed Signal DesignDesign ReviewPrinted Circuit Board (PCB) Design+3

Hellosoft ltd.

Sr. Member Technical

Jan 2004Jan 2004 · 0 mo · Hyderabad Area, India

  • Hardware support for RFMD evaluation boards, wireless LAN, and software API teams
Wireless TechnologiesProduct SupportApplication Programming Interfaces (API)Systems and PeripheralsDocumentationElectromagnetic Interference (EMI)

Cygnus microsystems pvt ltd

Sr. R & D Engineer

Jan 1996Dec 2003 · 7 yrs 11 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

  • Designed communication products (ISDN line drivers, converters, routers); managed full product lifecycle and regulatory approvals
Product Lifecycle ManagementHigh-Speed Board DesignTestingEmbedded HardwareProduct DevelopmentPrinted Circuit Board (PCB) Design+3

Education

JNTUH College of Engineering Hyderabad

Bachelor's degree — Electronics and Communications Engineering (EC)

Jan 1996Jan 2000

State Board of Technical Education and Training

Special Diploma In Electronics — Electronics and component Technology

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