Principal R&D Engineer | Embedded AI & DSP | SoC Platforms | Automotive & Audio Intelligence | ML Model Deployment | Technical Leadership

Bengaluru

Bengaluru Area, India
Bengaluru
Bengaluru

Hyderabad
Pune District


M.Tech., Communication Systems
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

B.Tech., Electrical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
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I enjoy turning complex engineering challenges into real-world products. With 20+ years of experience in Embedded AI, Digital Signal Processing, firmware, and intelligent software platforms, I have worked across global technology organizations including Qualcomm, Intel, and Nokia, building solutions that move from research concepts to production systems. My core expertise lies in DSP algorithms, AI model deployment, SoC platforms, embedded software, and performance optimization. I have worked on automotive and consumer technologies, including ML-based audio intelligence, ADAS-related platforms, DSP firmware, and scalable SDK solutions. At Qualcomm, I have built and scaled engineering capabilities around DSP and AI platforms, including leading a 30- member engineering team focused on AI model integration and QNN SDK delivery. I enjoy working at the intersection of technology, people, and product execution—solving challenging problems while enabling teams to deliver impactful solutions. Areas of Expertise: • Embedded AI & Edge Intelligence • Digital Signal Processing (DSP) • Machine Learning Model Deployment • Audio & Speech Intelligence • Firmware & Embedded Systems • SoC Platforms & SDK Development • Technical Leadership & R&D Execution My work has been recognized through patents, technical publications, and engineering awards across Qualcomm, Intel, and Nokia. Always open to connecting with professionals working on Embedded AI, Automotive Software, DSP, Semiconductor Technologies, and Next-Generation Computing Platforms.
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Principal Engineer/Manager at Qualcomm, May 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 6 mos, Bengaluru, Built and scaled an automotive DSP engineering team, delivering production-ready SDK solutions for advanced platform applications. Established ML engineering capabilities for Qualcomm SoC platforms, enabling neural network onboarding, optimization, and performance evaluation. Lead a 30-member engineering team working on AI model integration and QNN SDK delivery. Partner with silicon, software, and customer teams to drive technology readiness from development to product deployment.
Senior Staff Engineer at Qualcomm, May 2018 - Jan 2023 · 4 yrs 9 mos, Bengaluru Area, India
DSP Software Engineer at Intel India Technology Pvt Ltd, May 2011 - Apr 2018 · 7 yrs, Bengaluru, Developed ML-based audio and speech intelligence solutions using neural networks and machine learning techniques. Delivered DSP software components for Intel hardware platforms, contributing to successful product launches and certification activities. Designed audio processing solutions covering beamforming, sample rate conversion, and gain control optimization. Supported team growth through mentoring engineers and sharing DSP development expertise.
Senior Engineer at Nokia India Pvt.Ltd., Nov 2007 - May 2011 · 3 yrs 7 mos, Bengaluru, Developed advanced mobile audio technologies including spatial audio rendering and multi-channel audio enhancement. Created patented stereo-to-5-channel up mixing technology integrated into Nokia audio components. Contributed to improving mobile audio quality through algorithm innovation.
Senior,Engineer at Qualcomm, Jan 2005 - Nov 2007 · 2 yrs 11 mos, Hyderabad, Developed DSP firmware solutions for audio and speech enhancement applications on Qualcomm platforms. Implemented signal-processing technologies including echo cancellation and noise suppression. Supported OEM demonstrations and embedded audio solution development.
Software Engineer at Pace Soft Silicon Pvt. Ltd., Jun 2004 - Dec 2004 · 7 mos, Pune District, Developed embedded multimedia solutions including ARM-based speech vocoder implementations. Worked on fixed-point DSP solutions for speech and audio applications.
M.Tech., Communication Systems, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
B.Tech., Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay