Transformational Technologist & Executive | AI/ML Thought Leader | Entrepreneur | Venture Experience25+ years of experience in driving innovation, launching cutting-edge products, and building high-performing teams across semiconductors, hardware/embedded systems, and AI/ML and algorithmic EDA software. Proven track record of:* Fostering innovation and growth through deep tech & AI/ML adoption* Building and managing global R&D centers for efficiency and scale* Mentoring and leading cross-functional and cross-geo product teams to success* Giving back through being active part of non-profit organizations (eg. EPIC Foundation)Entrepreneurial accomplishments:* Founded and exited an AI-powered healthtech startup* Served as CTO-in-Residence and Partner at a Singapore based deep tech venture fund, driving operational excellence & taking operational CxO roles to drive portfolio companies to successCurrent Role:* AI/ML Advisor at Amazon AWS Startups, empowering Indian startups to drive business impact with AI/ML, more recently, it's been Generative AIUnique Value Proposition:* Intersectional expertise across corporate, entrepreneurial, startup, and venture ecosystems* Extensive network across industry, academia, and government* Unique combination of deep hands-on experience across semiconductor chip design, ESDM, algorithmic EDA software development and AI/ML/Generative AI.* Proven technology thought leadership through conference chair, steering committe and advisory board roles (International Conference on VLSI Design & Embedded Systems, IIT Kharagpur VLSI Lab, CAHOTech), invited speaker on technology and AI/ML