Product strategy and development of innovative robotics fulfillment solutions for industrial applications- Robotics platform for workflow automation using autonomous mobile robots(AMRs) and Cobots- Modeling and Simulation for robotics fulfillment- Vision Algorithms for automated bin picking

Led all aspects of product marketing and business development for Instrumems portfolio of sensors (flow measurement, gas detection, bubble detection) targeting high value and differentiated applications in Consumer and Industrial applications. Developed the product roadmap and business strategy, expanded customer outreach, and created marketing collateral (whitepapers, application notes, newsletters, videos, social media etc.)

PLM and business owner for audio components and solutions for the Consumer Hearables and Commercial Audio marketsLead revenue and earnings goals, product strategy, trade communications, global audio ecosystem partnerships, and go-to-market execution for the business

Directed the overall Knowles Audio Solutions strategy, and the development of advanced solutions for emerging Consumer and IoT applications. Focus technologies: Audio processors, algorithms, microphones, sensors, and receivers. Led the development and release of reference designs for True Wireless Stereo (TWS) and Voice User Interface (UI) for mass-market applicationsLed venture financing, strategic partnership, and licensing deals with startups in the low power AI edge processingSignificantly expanded Knowles Audio PR and marketing communications. Actively engaged media and industry analysts, and executed several press releases, thought leadership pieces, speaking engagements etc.

Emerging Business Incubation at Analog Garage, the Startup Incubator and Venture Group of Analog Devices• Led new business development and strategic partnerships for emerging technologies in Industrial IoT (Automation, Equipment monitoring), and Consumer. Led a team of experienced engineers and business managers to drive these opportunities • Strong domain expertise in sensors (vibration & acoustics, optical, LIDAR & TOF for perception, chemical/biosensors for medical diagnostics), end-to-end IoT solutions, and low-power edge intelligence for AI applications• Demonstrated success by driving several new technologies from ideation to product launch. Venture and M&A HighlightsLed investments and partnerships with startups developing disruptive new technologies. Worked closely with key stakeholders to ensure alignment• Led the acquisition of Otosense Inc., an AI Software company based in Palo Alto, CA, and focused on Industrial IoT applications using acoustic and vibration analytics (April 2018)• Headed the Otosense team post-acquisition. Oversaw integration with the parent company. Provided HW engineering & business development support (partnerships, go-to-market strategy, and SaaS pricing models) to help scale the business• Led venture financing and strategic partnership with two biosensor startups and an IoT startup. • Led the due diligence process from negotiating MOUs to executing strategic partnership terms• Initiated joint development projects with portfolio companies and led early stage business development (http://www.analog.com/en/landing-pages/001/analog-garage.html)

• Conducted market research and Voice of the Customer activities to identify target segments for a disruptive low-power processing technology• Created financial plan to support the business unit’s funding approval• Led product marketing for a portfolio of products with revenue potential of over $50M per year • Established pricing strategies and led price negotiation with customers, sales, and senior management

Two-year leadership development role involving direct engagement with senior executives on several global, cross-functional projects • Key contributor to business strategy and strategic planning for Consumer Electronics business unit with over $500M in revenue• Market landscape analysis of emerging sensor technologies in healthcare and industrial applications• M&A due diligence on multiple sensor and IoT technology companies• Semiconductor industry competitor analysis with focus on business models, financial analysis, and acquisition strategy

Led due diligence efforts & technology landscape analysis to evaluate investment opportunities.

• Developed characterization and test techniques for OMAP family of microprocessors used in several consumer products including Amazon Kindle & Motorola Droid• Pioneered built-in self test (BIST) techniques to reduce product test time by 20%. Deployed in production on millions of units per year• Served as the Industry Liaison Chair and Program Committee Member for VALID (2008-09), an international conference on Advanced Systems Testing and Validation Lifecycle