Apr 2011 – Apr 2013 · 2 yrs · Bangalore · On-site

• 𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 –
• ❖ Directed Advanced Technology Development: Managed and led engineering and technical teams to develop innovative and advanced technology solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.
• ❖ Delivered Global Test Automation: Provided end-to-end (E2E) test automation solutions that were successfully deployed at 15 contract manufacturing sites worldwide, enhancing efficiency and reliability in electronics production.
• ❖ Implemented Value Engineering Initiatives: Spearheaded value engineering projects that significantly improved manufacturability and reduced production costs, contributing to overall company profitability.
• ❖ Oversaw Cross-Border Collaboration: Coordinated with global stakeholders and contract manufacturers to ensure seamless implementation and support of automation solutions, achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
• ❖ Enhanced Production Processes: Analyzed and optimized production processes to deliver cost-effective and scalable solutions, resulting in improved operational efficiency and minimized waste.
• ❖ Drove Business Strategy and Growth: As Founding Managing Director, played a key role in defining business strategies, scaling operations, and establishing a strong market presence for the startup, positioning it as a leader in technology-driven solutions.

Sep 2005 – Apr 2011 · 5 yrs 7 mos · Bangalore

• 𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 –
• ❖ Led Engineering Teams to Enhance Product Quality: Directed engineering teams to implement best practices and drive continuous improvements in product quality, leading to significant reductions in defects and increased customer satisfaction.
• ❖ Improved Production Efficiency: Championed initiatives that optimized production processes, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency, faster time-to-market, and cost reductions.
• ❖ Designed JTAG-based Test Solutions: Designed and delivered numerous JTAG-based test solutions tailored for memory manufacturers worldwide, improving test accuracy and reducing production cycle times.
• ❖ Supported Global Memory Manufacturers: Provided technical leadership and support to multiple global memory manufacturers, ensuring seamless integration of advanced testing technologies and meeting industry standards.
• ❖ Drove Tool Availability Initiatives: Implemented strategic initiatives to increase tool availability, leading to reduced downtime and higher production throughput across various facilities.
• ❖ Reduced Unscheduled Downtime: Led efforts to diagnose and address issues causing unscheduled downtime, implementing preventive measures and streamlining maintenance schedules to improve machine reliability.
• ❖ Collaborated with Cross-functional Teams: Worked closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and R&D, to align engineering efforts with business objectives and improve overall process flow.
• ❖ Established Global Operations and Standards: Oversaw the setup and optimization of engineering operations across multiple regions in Asia, establishing best practices and ensuring consistent performance standards globally.
• ❖ Implemented Cost-Reduction Programs: Developed and executed cost-reduction strategies that helped minimize production costs while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

May 2004 – Sep 2005 · 1 yr 4 mos

• 𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 –
• ❖ Managed End-to-End Product Development and Realization: Oversaw the entire product development lifecycle, from initial design through to successful market introduction. Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure all aspects of product realization were completed on schedule, meeting both technical specifications and business objectives.
• ❖ Led Product Design Transition to Production (NPI Process): Spearheaded the transition of new product designs to full-scale production, managing the New Product Introduction (NPI) process. Ensured smooth integration of prototypes into production by overseeing pre-pilot, pilot, and high-volume manufacturing stages, ensuring product quality and consistency.
• ❖ Implemented Pilot and High-Volume Production Testing: Directed the execution of rigorous testing during pilot and high-volume production phases. Ensured all products met quality and reliability standards before being released to market, minimizing defects and ensuring product durability and performance in real-world applications.
• ❖ Developed Boundary Scan-Based Test Fixtures for Production Testing: Designed and developed boundary scan-based test fixtures, implementing advanced testing methodologies to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of production tests. Significantly reduced test time while improving test coverage and detection of faults during the production process.
• ❖ Automated Test Processes Using Tcl/Tk and Python Scripting: Created and implemented automated test scripts using Tcl/Tk and Python, streamlining the test process and reducing manual effort. The automation resulted in faster test cycles, higher test accuracy, and improved production throughput, contributing to a more efficient manufacturing process.
• ❖ Led Cross-Functional Collaboration to Ensure Product Quality: Collaborated with engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to ensure the successful realization of products.

Jul 2000 – Jul 2004 · 4 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• 𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 –
• ❖ Directed Engineering Operations for Enhanced Production Performance: Led the engineering department to drive significant improvements in product yield and consistency by optimizing operational processes. Focused on ensuring seamless execution of New Product Introductions (NPI) while minimizing quality deviations throughout production.
• ❖ Engineered Test Fixtures for Global Manufacturing Partners: Designed and implemented functional test fixtures tailored to meet the specific requirements of major contract manufacturers, including Foxconn, Flextronics, Jabil, Elcoteq, Celestica, and semiconductor giants such as Micron and Intel, ensuring effective product testing and quality assurance.
• ❖ Advanced Automation and Inspection Solutions for Manufacturing: Developed and integrated innovative supply chain automation systems, incorporating Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) and machine vision technologies.
• ❖ Pioneered Embedded Camera Solutions for Vision-Based Applications: Led the design and deployment of cutting-edge embedded camera systems using CMOS and CCD technology.
• ❖ Expanded Operational Capabilities Across Global Locations: Managed global engineering teams and played a key role in establishing and scaling operations in India. Ensured that local operations met international standards for quality, production efficiency, and compliance, supporting global business needs.
• ❖ Developed and Deployed Innovative Test and Inspection Solutions: Played a pivotal role in the creation and implementation of advanced test and inspection systems, focusing on high-precision technologies to ensure products met stringent semiconductor industry standards for quality and functionality.
• ❖ Led Certification Efforts for Regional Regulatory Compliance: Oversaw and facilitated government certification initiatives across multiple Asian markets, ensuring products complied with local regulatory standards and facilitating smooth market entry.

Jan 1990 – Jan 2000 · 10 yrs

• 𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 –
• ❖ Taught Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses: Instructed and mentored undergraduate and postgraduate students in core subjects of Electronics and Communications, focusing on both theoretical concepts and practical applications in various areas of electrical engineering.
• ❖ Developed Course Materials and Curricula: Designed and developed comprehensive curricula, course content, and laboratory manuals for subjects including circuit theory, electronics, communications, and signal processing, ensuring alignment with academic standards and industry requirements.
• ❖ Led Industry-Sponsored Projects: Led and participated in industry-sponsored projects, fostering collaboration between academia and industry.
• ❖ Collaborated on Research Initiatives: Actively contributed to and managed research initiatives in the field of electronics and communications, collaborating with both internal faculty and external experts to publish findings and contribute to the academic community’s body of knowledge.
• ❖ Engaged in Knowledge Transfer Activities: Participated in knowledge transfer activities, facilitating workshops, seminars, and conferences to disseminate the latest research and technological advancements to both students and industry professionals.
• ❖ Supervised Student Projects and Thesis: Supervised final-year student projects, guiding them through all stages of project development, from conceptualization and design to testing and presentation. Mentored postgraduate students on their theses, ensuring alignment with contemporary industry challenges.
• ❖ Contributed to Curriculum Enhancement: Regularly reviewed and updated course materials to incorporate the latest trends and advancements in electronics and communications technology. Introduced new topics, such as embedded systems and digital communications, to keep the curriculum relevant to industry demands.