Visionary Director of R&D Engineering with nearly 16.7 years of experience in leading cross-functional teams in cutting-edge technologies including Embedded, IoT, Cloud, Computer Vision, Data Science, SaaS along with pre-sales and tailored solutions. Possess success in driving development, innovation, patents and optimizing R&D operations in dynamic, global environments. Expertise in spearheading complex engineering projects across diverse industries, with a proven track record in managing P&L, strategic resource allocation, and crafting forward-thinking product roadmaps to align with business objectives and market demands. Skilled in implementing technical strategies and architectural decisions to improve product performance, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality software and embedded systems, contributing to the overall success of the company's product portfolio. Familiar with Generative AI, LLM, prompt engineering, predictive AI, recommendation AI. Experienced with diverse domains like semiconductor, biomedical, retail technology, industrial automation and analytics. Thought leader with a deep understanding of emerging technologies, including MERN stack, payment protocols, MQTT, SQL and NoSQL database, AWS, GCP, DevOps and AI/ML, combined with the capability to mentor and coach engineering teams on best practices. Strong background in driving stakeholder engagement, collaborating with C-level executives (CEO, CTO, CFO) to shape long-term engineering strategies, and fostering cross-border team coordination, all while ensuring quality control & meeting ambitious deadlines. Accomplished in managing R&D budgeting and financial planning, aligning technical strategies with organizational goals to maximize ROI while fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and agile delivery. Successfully delivered multiple products, built from scratch to production in more than 80 countries.