Dinesh Murugan

• Led New Microcontroller products group of 15 people and headed Microchip Academic Program for APAC.
• Developed Reference Application code for customer and coordinate with cross functional team for new microcontroller chipsets. Also understanding the product market needs and forecast end-of-life.
• Technically managed the project, helping in software architecture & defect analysis, handling 15+ software release, Identify and resolve the impediments, risk management, analyze the technical dependency.
• Resolve customer issues, develop relationship both internal & external to organization, interface with design partners and distributors.
• Worked with executive management for project status, partnered with marketing and sales team as a technical liaison to address pre-sales and design solution queries.
• Coordinated with other departments effectively, integrating technical requirements into broader organizational goals seamlessly.
• Built trusted relationships with stakeholders through clear communication and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
• Delivered comprehensive technical training programs for staff members, enhancing overall team competency levels.
• Completed projects 15% faster than expected, exacting cost savings of around $10k.
• Led cross-functional teams for successful product launches, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
• Communicated project status, delivering audience messages, and change management with clients.
• Spearheaded process improvement initiatives, identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions to optimize operations.
• Introduced automation tools to streamline processes and increase efficiency across multiple projects simultaneously.

• Led the Firmware team of 24 people and responsible for board bring-up activity.
• Led the Intel customer project from India for 1.5yrs, and coordinated the activities with US Team, and helping the Taiwan team in production software. Handled team and communicated with people by managing the intercultural difference.
• Trained the Team on Driver development, Agile methodology and led a team of 35 people.
• Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.

• Led a team of 9 engineers to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget constraints.
• Involved post silicon validation, development of prototypes for various mobile products.
• Involved in post-silicon validation of SOC – serial communication protocols I2C, SPI, USB, UART, etc. Developed the USB drivers and serial communication device drivers on the Linux platform.

oInvolved in Driver development for cellular System Boards and post silicon validation.

• Involved in Development of firmware and communication with ASIC for Touch screen systems and validation of smart set serial communication protocol.

• Development of automotive software for engine control Unit.