Apr 2015 – Aug 2025 · 10 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• As Senior Technical Manager, I am responsible for engineering and technology development in the areas of connectivity (V2X, C-V2X), Cyber security and Over-the-air (OTA).

May 2009 – Dec 2014 · 5 yrs 7 mos · Bangalore

• As engineering head and owner of telematics product line, I am responsible to define and create new platforms and offerings in the area of telematics and infotainment systems (for OEM and After-market segments). As part of the management team, my role is to define strategic direction and product planning. I am responsible for customer acquisition, sales channel creation, P&L and overall business strategy. As head of product design group, I conceptualized and delivered two key product portfolio (refer patent section below).

Jan 2006 – Jan 2008 · 2 yrs · Bengaluru Area, India

• TSae is a JV between Tata Autocom and Sasken communication Technologies. As part of the Engineering program management team, my role was to define strategic direction and product planning. As engineering head, I was responsible to define and create new platforms and offerings in the area of telematics and infotainment systems (for OEM and After-market segments). I have successfully delivered an aftermarket telematics unit, an OEM telematics solution and integration of telematics unit in North American markets

Jan 2006 – Oct 2006 · 9 mos

Jan 2004 – Jan 2006 · 2 yrs · Bangalore

• Celstream is an engineering services firm with expertise in product development (printers, broadcast, media). My role was to build and mentor engineering teams, develop, customize and deliver multimedia IPs, engage with customers, support marketing and drive the Celstream Technology cell. My prime activities were building, nurturing and training the teams, providing technical support to the teams & marketing division and exploring new domains.

Dec 2002 – Oct 2003 · 10 mos · Bangalore

• Innoviti is a startup company engaged in the area of telecom product space. I was one of the founder members, holding the position of VP-Engineering and was responsible for the development of a “wireless adaptor for replacement of telephone wire”. Development included basic research, proof of concept, cost optimization and product manufacturing.

Jan 1994 – Jan 2002 · 8 yrs · Bengaluru Area, India

• Held the position of Chief Systems Architect and was responsible for new product initiatives. As product architect, I was responsible for specification integrity, system design, validation and cost optimization. In addition, I was responsible for architecting solutions for custom solutions.