At Vicara, I combined my roles as Co-Founder, CTPO, and Senior Engineer, driving technological innovation and business growth. My responsibilities extended from strategic leadership and investment acquisition to hands-on development in hardware and AI.Responsibilities & Achievements:1. Strategic & Investment Leadership: Shaped the tech roadmap and collaborated in securing investments, aligning business objectives with market needs.2. Major Client Projects: Delivered complex… Show more At Vicara, I combined my roles as Co-Founder, CTPO, and Senior Engineer, driving technological innovation and business growth. My responsibilities extended from strategic leadership and investment acquisition to hands-on development in hardware and AI.Responsibilities & Achievements:1. Strategic & Investment Leadership: Shaped the tech roadmap and collaborated in securing investments, aligning business objectives with market needs.2. Major Client Projects: Delivered complex projects for StarSports (Disney), Maruti-Suzuki, and British American Tobacco, demonstrating our capability to satisfy multinational corporate requirements.3. Hardware & AI Innovation: Led the design and development of advanced hardware products. Pioneered AI integration, enhancing product functionality and market competitiveness.4. Team Building & Leadership: Actively involved in hiring and mentoring a team of engineers and product developers, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.5. Product Lifecycle Management: Managed product development from concept to market launch, ensuring quality and efficiency at every phase.Highlights:1. Navigated Vicara from startup to industry leader.2. Launched innovative products, acclaimed for design and technology.3. Enhanced product portfolio with AI, setting new industry benchmarks.My role at Vicara was a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership, contributing significantly to my professional growth. I was deeply involved in all aspects of the company's development, from securing funding and developing cutting-edge solutions, to executing projects for high-profile clients, making this journey a pivotal part of my career. Show less

In my role as a Hardware Engineer at Leaf Technologies, I collaborated directly with the CTO on a pioneering project aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in HVAC systems. My responsibility was to develop a hardware product that could interface between HVAC controllers and the systems, optimizing energy consumption.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:Hardware Module Design: Led the design of the hardware module, tailored to improve the energy efficiency of HVAC… Show more In my role as a Hardware Engineer at Leaf Technologies, I collaborated directly with the CTO on a pioneering project aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in HVAC systems. My responsibility was to develop a hardware product that could interface between HVAC controllers and the systems, optimizing energy consumption.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:Hardware Module Design: Led the design of the hardware module, tailored to improve the energy efficiency of HVAC systems.Firmware Development: Wrote high-performance firmware in embedded C for the STM32 microcontroller unit (MCU), ensuring reliable operation of the module.Connectivity Solutions: Integrated an ESP8266 module to provide seamless connectivity for the hardware.Algorithm Creation: Developed a bespoke algorithm that formed the core of the product's energy-saving capabilities.Data Recording and Simulation: Utilized MATLAB for recording data, visualizing, and simulating various scenarios to refine the product design.Schematic and PCB Design: Employed Altium Designer for meticulous schematic and PCB layout, crucial to the product's physical assembly.Project Highlight:Successfully accelerated the product's journey from concept to a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) within a tight two-month schedule.This project was a cornerstone in my professional development, significantly enhancing my skills in firmware programming, hardware design, thermodynamics, and various design and simulation tools. The experience was intense, challenging, and exceptionally rewarding, marking a key milestone in my career as a hardware engineer. Show less