Education and Experience

Summary

A results-driven professional with extensive experience in leadership roles, including Directorship in product development and design, Associate Product Management focused on ophthalmic technology innovation, and Project Engineering in academic and facility development. Demonstrated expertise in directing the design and development of patented 360-degree camera/depth sensor products for automotive and robotics, alongside leading cost-effective ophthalmic devices, and clinical trial initiatives. Known for driving innovation, optimizing specifications, and problem-solving. Skilled in cross-functional leadership, technological innovation, and project management across diverse industries.

Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering) - IIT Hyderabad and Swinburne University of Technology (2017 - 2024)

M.Tech (CAD/CAM) - VIT University (2011 - 2013)

B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) - Koneru Lakshmaiah College of Engineering (2006 - 2010)

Responsibilities:

1. Lead the mechanical and optical design and development for multiple product lines, PAL & ALIA, which are 360-degree camera/depth sensor products (using patented panoramic camera technology) applied in automotive and autonomous mobile robots (AMR) sectors.

2. Oversee the 3D and 2D CAD development (conceptual and detailed) for proof-of-concepts, prototypes, design of experiments (DOEs), batch and mass production, test setups, and product integration. Ensure alignment with cross-functional teams for rigid and flexible PCB designs, electrical connector selection, and conduct design reviews.

3. Create comprehensive fabrication drawings, incorporating Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and performing tolerance analysis.

4. Validate design for manufacturability, assembly, and specifications (Design for X) and execute finite element analysis (FEA) for static and dynamic conditions, in addition to product assembly, process improvements, and testing.

5. Develop product specifications, including material analysis and selection. Optimize performance by evaluating materials, manufacturing processes, quality standards, testing protocols, functionalities, serviceability, and DFX (Design for Excellence) guidelines.

6. Design and develop assembly and alignment fixtures for prototype fabrication, establish associated processes, and support concurrent engineering efforts, design control, and seamless transition to manufacturing.

7. Perform opto-mechanical design, including lens housing, bonding, mounting techniques, and opto-mechanical analysis such as thermal management, environmental considerations, shock and vibration resistance, system integration, and stability tolerance analysis.

8. Guide the development of product reliability specifications, including defining real-time testing procedures for thermal, humidity, vibration, shock, IP-67 ratings, and other reliability metrics in accordance with IEC standards.

9. Lead product testing and certification processes to ensure compliance with FCC, VCCI, and CE standards.

Responsibilities:

1. Product management: Develop product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with project goals and strategies. Leading the product lifecycle from ideation to delivery.

2. Creating and leading the engineering, design, and other teams to translate product requirements into detailed specifications.

3.  Monitor and analyze product performance metrics, making data-driven decisions to optimize product offerings.

4. Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, risk management, and contingency plans.

5. Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams, facilitating communication and collaboration across departments. Track project progress, identifying and resolving issues or roadblocks to maintain project momentum.

6. Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholders on project status, milestones, and outcomes.

7. Act as the primary point of contact between product development teams and stakeholders, including customers, senior management, and external partners.

8. Facilitate stakeholder meetings to gather input, provide project updates, and manage expectations. Ensure stakeholder alignment with project goals and deliverables, addressing any concerns or changes in project scope.

9. Continuously evaluate and improve product and project management processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

10. Implement best practices and tools to streamline workflows, reduce project risks, and improve product quality.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead the design and development of innovative, technology-driven ophthalmic and assistive devices aimed at delivering effective and affordable eye care solutions. The devices are designed for use across multiple settings, including patient care, clinical consultancy, and research applications.

2. Oversee the research, design, development, and process scaling of new medical devices. Evaluate current technologies and develop novel methodologies, materials, or processes for the advancement of ophthalmic medical devices.

3. Design new components and spares to support import substitution and cost reduction initiatives. Optimize designs to streamline manufacturing processes and ensure cost-effective production.

4. Manage the design, assembly, alignment, testing, and troubleshooting of advanced illumination and visualization systems. Integrate optomechanical and electromechanical actuators and sensors into complex sub-systems.

5. Produce detailed fabrication drawings, incorporating geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and performing tolerance analysis.

6. Plan and support clinical trials and product validation. Conduct in-vitro tests to ensure product functionality and safety, while providing training and technical assistance during clinical evaluations.

7. Lead cross-functional teams, guiding them toward successful product delivery and ensuring alignment across departments.

8. Perform numerical analysis of ocular systems using ABAQUS to simulate clinical phenomena, such as analyzing mechanical behavior in penetrating keratoplasty and its impact on corneal aberrations due to suturing.

9. Spearhead the development of a Tele-Ophthalmic Slit Lamp in collaboration with the Ophthalmic Biophysics group at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Adapt the design for Indian operational environments and manage batch production and installation in remote areas of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Maharashtra.

10. Develop custom solutions for specific clinical and research needs, including designing test setups for Ahmed Glaucoma Valves (AGV) to analyze their performance and functionality, and creating an optokinetic drum to study zebrafish vision for research purposes.

Responsibilities:

1.      Teaching courses for diploma to master’s and engineering faculty.

a.      Product Design and Development

b.      Electronic enclosure manufacturing

c.      3D Printing

2.      Handling Electronic enclosure design lab for postgraduate diploma (Electronic Product Design) and Short-term workshops.

3.      Establish a complete facility to design electronic enclosures. 

4.      Establish a manufacturing facility for manufacturing enclosures of electronic equipment. 

5.      Establish a Rapid Prototyping facility for electronic enclosure prototyping. 

6.      Design and manufacture electronic enclosures.