Dr. Mangesh Gurav
Pune
Summary
Embedded Systems Leader with 12+ years of experience designing production-grade embedded hardware & software for real-time, safety-critical and edge AI systems. Proven track record delivering end-to-end products from concept to manufacturing across robotics, smart cameras, IoT and defense electronics.
Strong expertise in high-speed interfaces, embedded Linux, real-time control, sensor fusion and camera systems, IOT, with hands-on experience managing cross-functional teams and product lifecycle.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager Embedded Systems
Bitmapper Integration Technologies Private Limited
Pune, India
10.2023 - Current
Senior Manager Embedded Systems
Griffyn Robotech Pvt. Ltd
Pune, India
06.2020 - 09.2023
- Leading development of edge computing and real-time embedded platforms for robotics and intelligent systems
- Architecting and developing high-speed AI camera systems using GMSL/CSI interfaces
- Driving embedded Linux bring-up, hardware–software integration and productization
- Managing cross-functional teams across electronics, firmware, mechanical and production
- Led development of robotic control systems with real-time embedded processing
- Designed and developed thermal and daylight PTZ/gimbal camera systems
- Built smart camera and edge AI platforms with high-speed video interfaces
- Delivered products from concept → prototype → production
- Designed high-reliability embedded hardware and firmware for defense and industrial robotics
- Autonomous & Drone Electronics Development : Leading indigenous development of drone avionics and mission-critical electronics
• Designing flight controller hardware and firmware for real-time control applications
• Developing Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs) for BLDC motor control
• Designing Power Distribution Boards (PDB) for high-reliability power management
• Developing ELRS RF communication modules (RX/TX) for long-range telemetry and control
• Designing electronics for tethered drone platforms, including power delivery and communication systems
Co-founder & Director
Soilsens Technologies Pvt. Ltd
06.2017 - 07.2020
- Provided a concise overview of the company's focus on electronics products in the Agritech IoT sector.
- Led the technical team in the development and implementation of cutting-edge Agritech IoT solutions.
- Implemented robust hardware and software solutions, enhancing the overall functionality and performance of the company's products.
- Oversaw the end-to-end product development lifecycle, ensuring the delivery of high-quality electronics products for the Agritech sector.
- Demonstrated the developed technologies and products to President of India, Union Agricultural Minister, Scientific advisor of Prime Minister.
Teaching Assistant
IIT Bombay
07.2012 - 07.2018
- Conducting the lab experiments and assisting the professors in various courses for B-Tech and M-Tech students.
Software Engineer
Atos Origin
07.2008 - 09.2010
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Electronic Systems Design
IIT Bombay
2019
Bachelors of Engineering - Electronics and Telecommunication
Sinhgad College of Engineering
Pune, MH2008
Skills
- Embedded Systems Architecture
- Edge AI platforms
- Real-Time Systems & RTOS
- Sensor Integration & Camera Systems
- High-Speed Interfaces (PCIe, GMSL, CSI, Ethernet)
- Product development – concept to production
- Product lifecycle management
- Cross-functional Leadership & Supplier Coordination
- System Validation and Troubleshooting
- Robotics & Autonomous Platforms
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mangeshgurav87/
Tools and Technologies
- Embedded Platforms : NVIDIA Jetson (Xavier NX, Orin NX, Orin Nano), STM32, TM4C, NXP LPC, TI DSP, Raspberry Pi, ATmega
- Interfaces & Automotive Relevant Connectivity : CAN, GMSL camera links, Ethernet, USB, UART, SPI, I2C, PCIe, CSI
- Software & Tools : C, Embedded C, C++, Python, MATLAB
LTSpice, OrCAD, Eagle, CCStudio, STM32CubeIDE, Keil, NVIDIA SDK Manager
Additional Information
- Millennium Alliance award 2018 from Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
- BIRAC SPARSH award 2018 from Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology
Interests
Playing Squash & Cricket, Travelling, Cycling, Short treks
Patents
- Indian patent no. 468917 : An apparatus for sensing data
- Indian patent no. 469602 : Apparatus and method for measuring moisture content in medium using Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR)
- Indian patent no. 521209 : Apparatus for measuring moisture content in a medium
Publications
- M. Gurav, S. Sarik, K. Singh, G. Pendharkar and M. Shojaei Baghini, ’A Portable TDR System with DWT Based Denoising for Soil Moisture Measurement’, Elsevier Sensors and Actuators: A. Physical, November 2018.
- M. Gurav, S. Sarik, M. Shojaei Baghini, ’Time Extraction Method for Time Domain Reflectometry Measurements’, Proc. of IEEE SAS, 2015, Croatia.
- E. S. Lubana, M. Gurav and M. Shojaei Baghini, ’SNAP: Chlorophyll Concentration Calculator Using Raw Images of Leaves’, Proc. of IEEE Sensors Conference , 2018, India
- P. Aravind, M. Gurav, A. Mehta, R. Shelar, J. John, V. S. Palaparthy, K. K. Singh, S. Sarik, M. Shojaei Baghini, ’A Wireless Multi-Sensor System for Soil Moisture Measurement’, Proc. of IEEE Sensors Conference, 2015, South Korea.
Timeline
Senior Manager Embedded Systems
Bitmapper Integration Technologies Private Limited
10.2023 - Current
Senior Manager Embedded Systems
Griffyn Robotech Pvt. Ltd
06.2020 - 09.2023
Co-founder & Director
Soilsens Technologies Pvt. Ltd
06.2017 - 07.2020
Teaching Assistant
IIT Bombay
07.2012 - 07.2018
Software Engineer
Atos Origin
07.2008 - 09.2010
Doctor of Philosophy - Electronic Systems Design
IIT Bombay
Bachelors of Engineering - Electronics and Telecommunication
Sinhgad College of Engineering