Karthik Jaya
Bangalore
Summary
As a global technology leader with over 20 years of experience architecting Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, I have a proven track record of creating platforms and architecting innovative and scalable IoT solutions that meet businesses' needs. I have deep expertise in IoT technologies, including sensors, connectivity, cloud computing, data analytics, and AI (nascent stage). I also have extensive experience in M&A, patents, competition intelligence, alliances, and standards. I have a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape surrounding IoT and Data.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Architect IoT Connected Lighting
Signify Holding B.V.
10.2012 - Current
- Company Overview: Signify is a global leader in lighting, providing innovative and sustainable lighting solutions
- Architecting solutions for Multiple IoT Value propositions across Public Connected Lighting with a global R&D team of 250+ members
- Connected Propositions System Architecture, roadmap creation, Multiple ARTs architecture vision and runways, Technology Strategy, Open Innovation, Collaboration with Research, Intellectual Property & Standards, Alliances are some of the key responsibilities
- M&A technology due diligence
- Key role in the acquisition of Telensa (UK, Cambridge) and integrating within Signify (Doubling Revenue)
- Leap Frogging with innovative first-of-a-kind solution, to remain Market Leader in Smart Street Lighting various geographies
- Leading Systems Architects with direct and indirect reporting across the globe
- Cloud connected Lighting Systems are commercially available for Roads & Streets (Interact City, CityTouch, StarSense, AmpLight), Sports (PerfectPlay), Arenas (ArenaVision)
- Systems for SmartCity using sensors
- Signify is a global leader in lighting, providing innovative and sustainable lighting solutions
- Https://www.interact-lighting.com/en-in/what-is-possible/interact-city
- Http://www.lighting.philips.nl/systemen/verlichtingssystemen/citytouch
- Http://www.lighting.philips.com/main/prof/lighting-controls/outdoor-lighting-management-systems/starsense-wireless
- Http://www.lighting.philips.com/main/prof/lighting-controls/outdoor-lighting-management-systems/amplight
- Http://www.lighting.philips.nl/systemen/verlichtingssystemen/perfect-play
- Https://www.telensa.com/
Software Architect
Royal Philips
04.2010 - 09.2012
- Company Overview: Royal Philips is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through meaningful innovation
- Pioneer in setting up sector lighting R&D footprint in Bangalore
- Key Talent identified to create a high performing first of kind team for Connected Control Systems and Software
- Leading the team and working in Eindhoven with different R&D teams in business and research groups
- Co-developing with various R&D teams and creating first of a kind solution for market winning propositions
- Key role in transferring Research projects to Business (Eg: Cloud Application, Mesh Network Technology, Connected Sensing platform)
- A key role in setting up teams in Bangalore within the Lighting Sector especially with the integration of various acquisitions (AmpLight, Dynalite, Teletrol, ColorKinetics)
- Royal Philips is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through meaningful innovation
Technical Leader/Architect
Royal Philips
04.2007 - 03.2010
- Company Overview: Royal Philips is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through meaningful innovation
- Royal Philips is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through meaningful innovation
Software Designer/Developer
Royal Philips
12.2003 - 03.2007
- Company Overview: Royal Philips is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through meaningful innovation
- Royal Philips is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through meaningful innovation
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) -
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
India01.2003
Skills
- Leadership and accountability
- Platforming
- Innovation
- Global Collaboration
- Executive-level communication
- Technology Strategy
- Managing architects
- Coaching and mentoring
- Continual Process and Quality Improvement
- Teamwork
- Cloud architecture design
- Requirements gathering
- System architecture design
Accomplishments
- Thought Leader in creating architectures that enabled Signify to be the #1 Market Leader for Smart Street Lighting for 6+ years (Navigant Research, Northeast Group)
- # Cloud Connected Light Points: >5 million, Annual revenue > 500M and growing >20% YoY
- Leading global teams from Bangalore (Global Technology Head Quarters for Public Business)
Additional Information
10+ Patents in IoT & Connected lighting application, Multiple Innovation Day Demonstration to Philips CEO/CTO, Participated in Global QIC competition in Vietnam, Green Belt, Actively contributed to Global Philips Innovation Day, Driving organization initiatives, Developing and Grooming teams, Interviewing and Recruiting Talent across the globe (~5000 interviews), SAFe Agilist/SCRUM Master/Product Owner, Actively contributed to many Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Projects, Competitive Benchmarking, Trained in Gaudí Systems Architecting (CAFCR)
Personal Information
Title: Chief Architect, Line of Business Public Systems & Services
Timeline
Chief Architect IoT Connected Lighting
Signify Holding B.V.
10.2012 - Current
Software Architect
Royal Philips
04.2010 - 09.2012
Technical Leader/Architect
Royal Philips
04.2007 - 03.2010
Software Designer/Developer
Royal Philips
12.2003 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) -
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
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