Sandesh TS

Director of Engineering

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India18 yrs 5 mos experience

Key Highlights

18+ years of experience in technical management.
Led cross-functional programs in software and hardware integration.
Pivotal in launching next-gen solutions at Intel.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Senior Technical Manager in the hardware-software integration industry.

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Core Skills

GraphicsManagementProject ManagementProgram ManagementLeadershipStakeholder ManagementTestingCustomer Experience

Other Skills

DisplayPortHDMIUSBTechnical SystemsCommunicationEngineeringPresentationsRelease ManagementWindowsPresentation SkillsProduct Road MappingOrganization SkillsSocial InfluenceProblem SolvingAgile Development

About

As a senior technician manager with over 18+ years of industry experience, I have developed and led cross-functional programs spanning software engineering, product lifecycle strategy, and hardware-software integration. My expertise lies in Windows graphics driver architecture, AI GPU innovation, and platform optimization—having successfully launched next-generation solutions across Intel’s key product lines. My contributions have significantly enhanced product execution across multiple business units. I have managed engineering teams through the development of AI-powered platforms like Intel’s “Project Battlematrix” and “Lunar Lake,” resulting in industry-leading performance and design wins across millions of units. My cross-domain experience spans PC, automotive, IoT, and workstation segments, underpinned by a strong command over graphics validation standards, display technologies, and compliance strategies. I have consistently delivered measurable impact through cost-optimized automation, performance enhancement, risk mitigation, and regulatory alignment. My leadership has been pivotal in shaping long-term roadmaps for display and graphics software, as well as mentoring the next generation of technical leaders within the organization.

Experience

18 yrs 5 mos

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Current Experience

Unigraf

Senior Technical Manager

Jan 2026 – Present · 5 mos · Bengaluru · Hybrid

Lead technical strategy, execution, and delivery for HDMI, DisplayPort (DP), and USB-C / DP Alt Mode technologies across validation, compliance, and interoperability solutions.
Own architecture and technical direction for display protocol validation platforms, ensuring alignment with industry standards and next-generation specifications.
Drive standards compliance, certification readiness, and interoperability across GPUs, SoCs, displays, docks, and USB-C ecosystems.
Collaborate closely with chipset vendors, OEMs, OS/GPU driver teams, and standards bodies to debug complex system-level display issues.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams; review designs, test strategies, and root-cause analysis for complex failures.
Lead cross-functional and global teams, balancing deep technical problem-solving with program execution and delivery commitments.
Influence roadmap planning, risk assessment, and prioritization for next-gen display features (bandwidth, link training, MST, DSC, HDR, power & signal integrity).
Act as a technical interface for customers and partners, translating requirements into scalable, high-quality engineering solutions.

GraphicsDisplayPortHDMIUSBManagement

Intel corporation

5 roles

Senior Software Product Manager and Project Planner

Feb 2022 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Defining by investigating new innovative ideas with platform optimizations to create unique features with enhanced performance
Increasing the product quality and managing the Graphics/Display/User Interface performance
improvement/optimizations for new products to drive greater outcome in both integrated and discrete
Graphics space
Defining requirements to create consumer focused features for gaming enhancements, better battery
life, interactive user interface.
Planning and Scheduling of the activities for timely completion of the projects.
Scheduling of resources and tracking of all items
Risk analysis and Value Engineering
Focal point for the Client, Consultant, Top Management, and Execution Team
Weekly Look Ahead Schedule, and Progress Review Meetings with Top Management and Client

Technical SystemsProject ManagementProgram ManagementCommunicationEngineeringPresentations+22

Engineering Manager and Validation Architect

Jun 2021 – Feb 2022 · 8 mos

Engineering Manager and Validation Architect for Display Interfaces (HDMI, HDCP, DisplayPort and DP Alt mode over USB type C) along with display compliance certification

Technical SystemsProgram ManagementCommunicationPresentationsPresentation SkillsLeadership+10

Engineering Manager and Validation Architect

Apr 2020 – Jun 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos

Engineering Manager and Validation Architect for Display Interfaces (HDMI, DisplayPort and DP Alt mode over USB type C) and Pre silicon validation

Technical SystemsCoordinating ActivitiesCommunicationPresentationsOrganization SkillsSocial Influence+4

Engineering Manager and Validation Architect

Sep 2018 – Apr 2020 · 1 yr 7 mos

Engineering Manager and Validation Architect for External display interfaces (HDMI, DisplayPort and DP Alt mode over USB type C) and display compliance validation

Technical SystemsCoordinating ActivitiesCommunicationPresentationsOrganization SkillsSocial Influence+4

Graphics Software Engineer - Lead

Jan 2011 – Aug 2018 · 7 yrs 7 mos

Working as lead for USB type C Alt mode Display Port validation.
Working as Display Compliance lead for HDMI 2.0 , Display Port 1.4 and HDCP 2.2 specifications debug and validation
Worked on windows kernel mode driver debug and validation.

Technical SystemsCoordinating ActivitiesCommunicationPresentationsOrganization SkillsSocial Influence+4