RAJNIKANT JOSHI
Bangalore
Summary
- Senior Technology & Product Leader with 22+ years of experience in driving AI-enabled product innovation, global R&D leadership, and large-scale digital transformation for Indian and multinational corporations.
- AI/ML, Generative AI (GenAI), Agentic AI, Data Science for scalable products.
- Semiconductor, STB, OTT, IoT, and Home Entertainment domains.
- Adept at influencing C-suite strategies, managing global product portfolios, and executing market-leading technology roadmaps for India and international markets.
- Building high-performing teams (120+ members) and delivering 12+ STB, products generating $11M revenue growth, and startup scaling ($10K→$500K in 1 year).
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Director Product Engineering and Delivery
MediaTek
Bangalore
01.2020 - Current
- Achieved 20% revenue growth and 15% cost reduction by integrating cutting-edge AI (Artificial Intelligence) in SOCs - System On Chip.
- Orchestrated a global AI R&D team for AI adoption and integration in SOC for ESA projects, improving efficiency and more customer engagements.
- Led NPI SOC rollouts and cross-department collaborations for System Software Design based on AI first implementation.
- Deployed customized AI tools for internal SOC development across the globe.
General Manager - Product and Delivery
RuruTek Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Spearheaded the launch of a new R&D startup specializing in IoT, STB (Set Top Box) technology.
- Built and led a high-performing engineering team from scratch, successfully delivering software solutions and creating innovative product roadmaps for AI Integration in STB, OTT, IoT devices, AMS (Audience Measurement System) and User analytics.
- AI integration in advanced security cameras, deployed user-friendly mobile app.
- Orchestrated and accelerated company's revenue growth to $500K within the 1st year.
Program Manager
DishTV India Ltd (Videocon d2h Ltd)
G Noida
09.2013 - 09.2018
- Successfully delivered and deployed more than 12 STB (Set Top Box) products with d2h Smart remote mobile app, with all data maintained in cloud with analytics module.
- Played an instrumental role in growth acceleration within span of 5 years, contributing to a revenue increase of $11 million USD and increase of 10% customer base per year.
- Worked with CXO team and Promoters and Spearheaded SW and HW team of 120 members for product development, transitioning to SaaS based platform storage.
Education
B.E. - Electrical & Electronics
BEC
07.2003
Skills
- Transformational Leadership
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Startup Scaling
- Agile/Scrum
- Risk & Cost Optimization
- Stakeholder Management
- Strong business acumen
- AI / ML & GenAI
- Integration Strategy
- Data Science and Data Analytics
- Edge AI
- Cloud (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, CCaaS)
- STB OTT
- IoT
- B2B
- B2C
- Edge Computing
- Smart City Solutions
- Product Strategy and Vision
- Zero-to-One product delivery
- Product Lifecycle Management
- MVP
- Product-Market Fit (PMF)
- Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy
- AI Feature Development
- Global Product Delivery
- Data-driven decision making
Websites
Certification
- AI Innovation: Generative AI for Leaders
- AI for Product Managers and Product Management in AI, ML, Data Science
Accomplishments
- Drove 20% revenue growth at MediaTek by spearheading AI-powered product transformation, optimizing workflows.
- Scaled a startup RuruTek from $10K to $500K revenue in its launch year through IoT and OTT innovation, Web app for B2C and D2C models.
- Delivered 12 STB products, growing user base by 10% YoY and adding $11M revenue at Dish TV - Videocon d2h, built and led product team of software, hardware of 120.
Skills
Transformational Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Startup Scaling, Agile/Scrum, Risk & Cost Optimization, Stakeholder Management, Strong business acumen, AI / ML & GenAI, Integration Strategy, Data Science and Data Analytics, Edge AI, Cloud (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, CCaaS), STB OTT, IoT, B2B, B2C, Edge Computing, Smart City Solutions, Product Strategy and Vision, Zero-to-One product delivery, Product Lifecycle Management, MVP, Product-Market Fit (PMF), Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy, AI Feature Development, Global Product Delivery, Data-driven decision making
Personal Information
Title: Director - Product Engineering and Delivery
Timeline
Director Product Engineering and Delivery
MediaTek
01.2020 - Current
General Manager - Product and Delivery
RuruTek Pvt Ltd
09.2018 - 01.2020
Program Manager
DishTV India Ltd (Videocon d2h Ltd)
09.2013 - 09.2018
B.E. - Electrical & Electronics
BEC
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