Sanket Prabhu — VP of Engineering

Engineering leader and hands-on technologist with 15+ years of building, scaling, and transforming global engineering organizations. Currently serving as Vice President of Engineering at Dynamisch, where I focus on driving innovation, accelerating growth, and building high-performance teams to deliver next-generation technology solutions. I bring deep expertise across AI/ML, GenAI, Data, Digital Twin, XR, Spatial Computing, and Gaming, applied to solve real-world problems across Retail, Healthcare, Hi-Tech, and Manufacturing. My approach blends strategic vision with execution excellence, enabling organizations to move fast while staying grounded in quality and scalability. Prior to Dynamisch, I was Director of Engineering & Global Edge Tech Head at Ciklum, playing a key role in scaling from a startup foundation (Infogen) to a globally recognized engineering organization. Over five years, I grew teams from 30 to 300+ engineers, delivered 52% YoY growth, and helped scale revenue from $200K to $18M, with full ownership of delivery, innovation, and P&L. My experience spans global delivery, pre-sales, M&A transitions and CXO-level engagement. I am deeply involved in shaping modern AI architectures, immersive experiences, and cloud-native platforms while building cultures that prioritize innovation, ownership, and long-term sustainability. At the heart of my work is a simple belief: technology should not just move fast, it should move people.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in AI-driven technology solutions across multiple industries.

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Experience: 12 yrs 3 mos

Skills

Artificial Intelligence (ai)
Technology Leadership
Leadership
Ai
Engineering Management
Business Growth
Gaming
Digital Twin
Xr

Career Highlights

Led engineering teams from 30 to 300+ engineers.
Achieved 52% YoY growth and scaled revenue to $18M.
Expert in AI architectures and immersive technology solutions.

Work Experience

Dynamisch

Vice President of Engineering (3 mos)

Career Break

Professional development (6 mos)

Ciklum India

Global Head: EdgeTech, Agentic AI & XR | Innovator & Business Growth Leader (1 yr 4 mos)

Director of Engineering | Business Head (4 yrs 5 mos)

Engineering Manager XR | Metaverse & Gaming | AI (11 mos)

Quest Global

Lead Engineer | Technology Evangelist (1 yr 4 mos)

Senior Software Engineer | XR | Gaming | Computer Vision (1 yr 11 mos)

Software Engineer | XR | Computer Vision (1 yr 4 mos)

Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE)

Research Faculty | Digital Signal & Image Processing (9 mos)

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Bachelor in engineering at University of Mumbai

Diploma in Computer Engineering at Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE)

Sanket Prabhu

VP of Engineering

Pune, Maharashtra, India12 yrs 3 mos experience

Highly StableAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

Led engineering teams from 30 to 300+ engineers.
Achieved 52% YoY growth and scaled revenue to $18M.
Expert in AI architectures and immersive technology solutions.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in AI-driven technology solutions across multiple industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Artificial Intelligence (ai)Technology LeadershipLeadershipAiEngineering ManagementBusiness GrowthGamingDigital TwinXr

Other Skills

Agentic AI DevelopmentLeading Edge TechnologiesTeam BuildingEngineeringEnterprise SoftwareIndustrial AutomationVuforia Augmented Reality SDKMixed RealityGrowth StrategiesInternet of Things (IoT)Technology ManagementDue DiligenceP&L ManagementDigital TwinsIndustrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

About

Experience

12 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs

Average Tenure

3 mos

Current Experience

Dynamisch

Vice President of Engineering

Feb 2026 – Present · 3 mos · Pune District, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Every phase of growth demands a different version of you. From building teams to now scaling organisations, this journey has been about learning, unlearning, and evolving with intent.
The journey so far has been about building: technology, teams, trust, and belief & carry fresh energy shaped by experience, mistakes, and lessons.
The real challenge ahead isn’t just growth, it’s building systems, culture, and leadership that scale sustainably. Excited to build strong teams, grow real leaders, and push boundaries with AI and emerging technologies.
If you're passionate about AI, emerging tech, and solving complex problems at scale, let’s connect & work together.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Agentic AI DevelopmentTechnology Leadership

Career break

Professional development

Jul 2025 – Jan 2026 · 6 mos · Malmo, Skåne County, Sweden

Career Break | Sabbatical & Non-Compete | Learning Rust 🦀
Took a planned sabbatical during a non-compete, using the time to upskill and reset. Focused on Rust for high-performance systems and deepened hands-on work with GenAI, including LLMs and RAG pipelines.

Ciklum india

3 roles

Global Head: EdgeTech, Agentic AI & XR | Innovator & Business Growth Leader

Promoted

Feb 2024 – Jun 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos · On-site

Lead XR, AI, Data, IoT, and emerging tech initiatives at Ciklum, with a strong focus on innovation and business growth. Head the Engineering part and Team collaboration to manage delivery.
Managed pre-sales, customer conversations, and industry events, representing Ciklum and helping shape our presence.
Own the P&L and work closely with global teams to design and deliver innovation services, often engaging directly with CXOs across Europe and the US.

LeadershipLeading Edge TechnologiesAI

Director of Engineering | Business Head

Promoted

Sep 2019 – Feb 2024 · 4 yrs 5 mos · On-site

Helped scale our service line revenue from $2M to $18M by staying close to delivery and driving strategic growth. Built the Pune center from 30 to over 200+ engineers by leading campus hiring and tapping into talent from rural India, also focused on growth and mentorship to boost retention. Worked with the team and contributed to hands-on development and Delivery.
Played a key role during M&A transitions, handling tech due diligence and mapping capabilities for smooth integration. Also set up cross-functional innovation pods, led R&D efforts, and built strong AI and Data communities within the org.

Engineering ManagementTeam BuildingBusiness Growth

Engineering Manager XR | Metaverse & Gaming | AI

Oct 2018 – Sep 2019 · 11 mos · On-site

Built and lead a 60-person engineering team delivering an EdTech platform and LMS experiences for a US-based client. Developed 1400+ cross-platform educational experiences in English and Spanish, integrated with real-time analytics for performance tracking and personalised learning insights.
Led an on-site team of 20+ engineers in South Korea, delivering end-to-end deployment of Gaming and Metaverse platforms, including NFTs and XR, from concept and game design to full-scale development.

LeadershipEngineeringGaming

Quest global

3 roles

Lead Engineer | Technology Evangelist

Promoted

Jun 2017 – Oct 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos · On-site

Driving Digital Twin, XR, and Gaming innovation across manufacturing, healthcare, and entertainment industries.
My focus spans IoT and AR platforms, digital twins, iGaming ecosystems, and the creation of immersive, multi-user experiences that bridge the physical and digital worlds.
I also led HP's mobile team to deliver secure enterprise Android MDM solutions, enabling large-scale device rollouts across global enterprises.
Expertise & Responsibilities: Research & Pilot Development, Enterprise XR Solutions, ARCore & ARKit, Multi-User AR & Mixed Reality Teleportation, Gaming & iGaming

Enterprise SoftwareIndustrial AutomationDigital TwinXR

Senior Software Engineer | XR | Gaming | Computer Vision

Promoted

Jul 2015 – Jun 2017 · 1 yr 11 mos · On-site

Engineering leader specializing in XR, Gaming, and iGaming systems with deep hands-on experience in scalable cloud infrastructure, real-time graphics, and immersive tech.
Led AWS-based modernization of Digital Twin platforms, implementing containerized microservices and real-time data pipelines. In iGaming, developed core engines for math models, RNG, and payout mechanics, ensuring performance and compliance.
Built multi-user XR experiences using Unity, Photon, and WebRTC, enabling real-time teleportation and collaboration across devices. Proficient in AR/VR SDKs (ARKit, ARCore, Vuforia, OpenCV), and edge-deployed ML (TensorFlow Lite, YOLO).

Vuforia Augmented Reality SDKMixed RealityXRGaming

Software Engineer | XR | Computer Vision

Mar 2014 – Jul 2015 · 1 yr 4 mos · On-site

Hands-on experience in Gaming, Game Design, and immersive tech with a strong foundation in AR/VR R&D and real-time system integration.
Contributed to next-gen automotive interfaces at Tata Motors, working on HMD and in-car AR SDKs as part of the ConnectNext SDK team. Led storyboarding, interaction design, and development of enterprise AR applications for medical and automotive clients like GE.
Designed and prototyped gameplay mechanics and interactive use cases using AR/VR toolkits such as Vuforia, ARmedia, and custom-enhanced ARToolkit with OpenCV for robust tracking and perception.

Maharashtra state board of technical education (msbte)

Research Faculty | Digital Signal & Image Processing

Jun 2013 – Mar 2014 · 9 mos · Maharashtra, India · On-site

Taught advanced Image Processing and Computer Graphics, blending deep theory with practical, hands-on projects. Designed engaging curriculum and assessments to make learning interactive and impactful. Also mentored student research incubators, helping young engineers explore innovation early in their journey.