Sidharth Chaturvedy
Jaipur
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with over 20 years of experience in engineering, R&D, education, startup incubation, and corporate relations. Expertise in embedded systems design, automotive software development, and fostering innovation through government collaborations and industry partnerships. Proven track record in building high-performance teams, securing funding, and driving revenue growth. Passionate about mentoring startups and aligning academic programs with industry needs to bridge the skills gap.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Vice Chairperson's Secretariat
JECRC University
04.2025 - Current
- Oversee the Vice Chairperson's office and all administrative verticals, including training and placement, corporate tie-ups, government funding, hotel project, and medical college and hospital project.
- Spearheaded collaborations with leading organizations such as KPMG, Adani, Decathlon, Transport Corporation of India Limited, Reliance Industries Limited, Nvidia, Google for Education, Juspay, Calsoft, EY, PwC, Ericsson, Kinetic Greens, Tech Mahindra, Neptune Unicorn, MeitY, NASSCOM, and Preludesys, enhancing placement opportunities and institutional growth.
- Manage strategic initiatives for infrastructure development, funding acquisition, and cross-functional operations to support university expansion.
Head, Learning & Development
JECRC University
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Led the initiation of new industry-aligned courses, focusing on emerging technologies and skill development to meet market demands.
- Collaborated with faculty and industry experts to redesign curricula, incorporating practical training and certifications for enhanced employability.
Director & CTO
Sidhanchal Academy
01.2007 - Current
- Directed operations and technical curriculum development, teaching advanced subjects including technical programming languages, Full Stack Web Development, Flutter Development, Mobile Application Development, Game Development, Embedded System Design, Robotics, STEM programs, Mathematics, Physics, and Mental Math.
- Built and mentored high-performance teams, fostering a hands-on learning environment for students and professionals.
- Drove revenue growth through innovative program design and partnerships, while ensuring cross-platform compatibility and optimization in tech education.
- Full-time until July 2024; now secondary income source
Assistant Director
Shri Rawatpura Sarkar University
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Managed corporate connections, placements, industrial tie-ups, foreign university collaborations, and overall administration.
- Enhanced student employability through strategic partnerships and streamlined administrative processes for efficient operations.
- Full-time
Head, Outreach & Incubation
Jaipur Engineering College and Research Center (JECRC)
07.2015 - 06.2024
- Established R&D centers to enrich the research ecosystem, facilitating knowledge exchange, internships, and collaborations with government agencies like Startup India, NITI Aayog, DST, and Invest India.
- Led outreach programs to elevate social responsibility initiatives nationally, networking for mentoring and student development in societal welfare.
- Developed incubation facilities, successfully incubating 26 startups since 2015; secured 30 Lacs government funding for Rural Technology & Business Incubator and applied for schemes like ATL under AIM and NIDHI-Prayas.
- Expanded placement vertical by inviting core engineering companies, including Anora Semiconductors, Sankalp Semiconductors, JUSPAY, CALSOFT, iBirds, HCL, TATA Motors, Zensar, Vyom Labs, Varroc Engineering, Brose, Atlas Copco, Spaco Carburetor, Ansaldo, Havells, and Teach For India.
- Served as core team member at JECRC Foundation, building corporate relations, introducing government-funded schemes, and inviting eminent personalities for talks.
- Assisted student startups with technical know-how and seed funding from agencies and investors.
Assistant Manager, R&D
Varroc Engineering (P) Ltd.
01.2014 - 06.2015
- Developed base software for controlling and monitoring CDI systems for 2-wheelers on Freescale Kinetis EA series and Renesas RH850/C1x controllers.
- Handled inputs from vehicle sensors (e.g., Crank Position, Linear Throttle Position, Engine Temperature) to provide optimal ignition timing for single or multiple spark plugs.
- Worked on multiplexed networks for embedded systems in the automotive domain.
CTO
ECCube Open Laboratory (P) Ltd.
08.2009 - 09.2014
- Led MATLAB-based projects including hand and face gesture recognition, QR code encoding/decoding, video surveillance, modified RLE algorithm, speech decoder for robotic vehicles, video steganography, and IP Core 8051 on Digilent Spartan 6e FPGA in VHDL.
- Troubleshot and debugged modules for autonomous robots using Artificial Intelligence, MATLAB Toolbox, Simulink, and Stateflow.
- Developed testing modules for software development lifecycle verification (SIL, PIL, HIL).
- Conducted workshops on MATLAB for PG and Ph.D. candidates, focusing on toolboxes, Simulink, Stateflow, and embedded toolchain compatibility for code generation and optimization.
Embedded System Design Engineer
Magna Steyr India (P) Ltd.
03.2003 - 05.2009
- Developed testing modules in MATLAB for software verification lifecycle (SIL, PIL, HIL) for 4WD systems.
- Worked on projects like DEHA2 (Hyundai FSW testing using MATLAB and DSpace TargetLink) and AUDI (C-Code development using TargetLink and MATLAB for 4WD transfer cases).
- Developed device drivers for MSCAN12 module on MC9S12XDP512 Controller from Freescale, tested using CANalyzer.
- Interacted with clients to understand requirements and led a team of 9 for product development.
Education
Master's - Advanced Embedded System Design
International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT)
Pune, Maharashtra, India09.2009
B.Tech - Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
Pandit Ravi Shankar Shukla University
Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India07.2003
Higher Secondary Certificate (12th Grade) - undefined
Holy Cross Higher Secondary School
Raipur, Madhya Pradesh, India03.1996
Secondary School Certificate (10th Grade) - undefined
Holy Cross Higher Secondary School
Raipur, Madhya Pradesh, India04.1994
Skills
Technical Skills: Embedded System Design, MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow, C-Code Development, Freescale/Renesas/AVR/ARM Controllers, CANanalyzer, VHDL/FPGA, AI/Robotics, Full Stack Web Development, Flutter, Mobile App Development, Game Development, STEM Education, Programming Languages (C, Python, etc), Process Design Engineering
Soft Skills: Lead Generation, Email Marketing, General Management & Strategic Planning, Start-up Specialist, Managing & Building Partnerships, Building High-Performance Teams, Learning & Development, Revenue Growth Initiatives
Certifications And Achievements
- Successfully incubated 26 start-ups at JECRC.
- Secured 30+ Lacs government funding for Rural Technology & Business Incubator.
- Cross-functional experience in private corporates, commercial tie-ups, and client engagement.
- Conducted workshops for PG/Ph.D. candidates on MATLAB and embedded systems.
Timeline
Vice Chairperson's Secretariat
JECRC University
04.2025 - Current
Head, Learning & Development
JECRC University
07.2024 - 05.2025
Assistant Director
Shri Rawatpura Sarkar University
03.2019 - 04.2020
Head, Outreach & Incubation
Jaipur Engineering College and Research Center (JECRC)
07.2015 - 06.2024
Assistant Manager, R&D
Varroc Engineering (P) Ltd.
01.2014 - 06.2015
CTO
ECCube Open Laboratory (P) Ltd.
08.2009 - 09.2014
Director & CTO
Sidhanchal Academy
01.2007 - Current
Embedded System Design Engineer
Magna Steyr India (P) Ltd.
03.2003 - 05.2009
B.Tech - Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
Pandit Ravi Shankar Shukla University
Higher Secondary Certificate (12th Grade) - undefined
Holy Cross Higher Secondary School
Secondary School Certificate (10th Grade) - undefined
Holy Cross Higher Secondary School
Master's - Advanced Embedded System Design
International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT)