Headline

Product Manager | Connected Devices, IoT Hardware & Cloud Platforms | 0-to-1 Hardware (STM32/ESP32), Fleet Telemetry, VoIP/SIP amp; Agentic AI Ops (MCP/n8n) | RingCentral, Ex- Ambee, Aurassure

About

I build and scale products where physical hardware meets cloud platforms, enterprise APIs, and AI automation. Over the past 8+ years as a Product Manager, I have owned the end-to-end lifecycle of connected devices—from embedded MCU selection (STM32, ESP32, Renesas), cellular telemetry (Quectel), and sensor calibration to AWS cloud ingestion pipelines, public REST APIs, and global multi-vendor hardware portfolios. Whether taking an environmental IoT device from an early lab prototype to a globally deployed commercial fleet, or leading go-to-market readiness, certification, and zero-touch provisioning for enterprise communications hardware, I thrive at the intersection of hardware engineering, cloud software, and commercial strategy. What I Bring to the Table: End-to-End Hardware & IoT Ownership: Deep experience managing the full device lifecycle (NPI to EOL), embedded architecture trade-offs, OTA firmware releases, and edge-to-cloud telemetry across smart-city, building-automation, and environmental sensing domains. Global GTM & Partner Ecosystems: Proven track record leading multi-vendor hardware portfolios (Poly/HP, Yealink, Cisco, Mitel, Grandstream, Ubiquiti), global pricing and licensing, self-service e-commerce, and Tier-1 Global Service Provider (GSP) partner catalogs. Platform APIs & Data Products: Extensive background productizing raw sensor and satellite telemetry into reliable, enterprise-grade REST APIs and customer analytics dashboards. AI-Native Product Operations: Hands-on builder using n8n, Model Context Protocol (MCP), Claude Code, and Gemini to automate release workflows, streamline backlog execution, and drive agentic AI device provisioning.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude code

claude

codex

gemini

n8n

claudecode

Work experience

Product Manager at RingCentral, Dec 2025 - Present · 11 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Product Manager at Smart Joules, Sep 2025 - Nov 2025 · 3 mos, New Delhi, Delhi, India, Product Manager at Smart Joules, building IoT-enabled energy efficiency solutions through the DeJoule platform. Focused on driving product strategy and collaboration across teams to optimize HVAC and energy systems, helping enterprises reduce costs and carbon footprint. Passionate about scaling sustainable tech that delivers measurable climate impact.

Product Manager at Ambee, Jan 2022 - Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos, Bangalore, 🔹 Current Role: 1. Lead development of IoT-based environmental monitoring devices and global APIs (Air Quality, Pollen, Weather). 2. Managed end-to-end product lifecycle, including hardware prototyping, API platforms, and data visualization dashboards. 3. Directed cross-functional team (hardware, firmware, operations) to deliver scalable products across 2+ geographies. 4. Deployed real-time monitoring devices in data-scarce regions, contributing to national-level policy and open datasets. 5. Built telemetry dashboards for remote monitoring of sensor health, performance, and uptime via WiFi-connected devices. 6. Reduced manufacturing cost by 20% through in-house prototyping and component sourcing optimization. 7. Designed and launched API Management Dashboard with real-time analytics, access controls, and usage reports for clients and developers. 8. Collaborated with the data science team to enhance environmental data accuracy and align models with real-time sensor outputs. 9. Initiated and documented device certification planning (CE, FCC, BIS) for expanding hardware deployments to international markets.Integrated Grafana and Node-RED dashboards internally to visualize sensor uptime, fleet status, and regional data trends. 10. Worked closely with enterprise customers to customize API response structures and latency optimizations for business-critical use cases. Streamlined hardware testing workflows with test jigs and SOPs, improving QA turnaround time and reducing field failures.

Lead IoT & Hardware Engineer at Ambee, Feb 2019 - Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 11 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, As the former Lead IoT and Hardware at Ambee, I directed the innovation and manufacturing of state-of-the-art IoT devices for indoor and outdoor air quality and weather monitoring. My team and I led the entire process from ideation and prototyping to design, assembly, and installation. Our devices have been deployed in diverse environments, such as malls and corporate offices, offering real-time data that informs strategies for creating healthier living and working spaces. Our continuous R&D efforts drive the development of cutting-edge hardware solutions that push the boundaries of IoT excellence.

Associate Project Manager at Aurassure, Feb 2018 - Dec 2018 · 11 mos, Rourkela, Experienced environmental Associate Project Manager with a track record of successful project planning, execution, and stakeholder management. Proficient in utilizing project management methodologies (Agile) to deliver projects within budget and time constraints. Skilled in collaborating with technical teams for proper deployment and maintenance of air quality monitoring systems. Adept at data analysis and reporting, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and industry standards. Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Asana, Trello) and data visualization software (Excel).

Robotics Engineer at SakRobotix Lab, Nov 2016 - Jan 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

Education

Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Electronics and Instrumentation, National Institute of Science and Technology (Autonomous, NBA and NAAC Accredited)

Intermediate, Science, BJB Junior college