Gnanavel J.
Engineering Manager - Software
Experience
Oct 2018 - Apr 2025
6 years 7 monthsBengaluru, India
Engineering Manager - Software
Avench Systems Pvt. Ltd
- Managed multiple embedded software development projects in the IoT space including LoRa sensor and gateway, Thread network, BLE sensor and gateway, and CONNECT Sub-GHz.
- Managed embedded software projects in industrial products concurrently.
- Led a team of 12 firmware engineers.
Jan 2016 - Aug 2017
1 year 8 monthsBengaluru, India
Technical Manager - Software
Atop Communication Solutions Pvt. Ltd
- Managed embedded software development for multiple industrial networking (L2/L3 switches) products.
- Oversaw implementation of industrial real-time communication protocols including Profinet IRT, EtherCAT, and Modbus.
- Led a team of 9 developers.
Jul 2011 - Jan 2015
3 years 7 monthsBengaluru, India
Firmware Architect (IAG/MCG)
Intel Technology India Pvt. Ltd
- Defined firmware architecture and design for Intel Atom SoC based netbook and tablet platforms.
- Collaborated with platform architects to define and implement platform features in firmware.
- Analyzed platform performance and power issues on Windows OS and proposed firmware solutions.
- Trained Intel firmware developers on new platform features and enabled successful implementation.
- Innovated and suggested new ideas for future Intel platforms.
Jul 2005 - Jun 2011
6 yearsBengaluru, India
Senior Software Engineer (IAG/PCCG)
Intel Technology India Pvt. Ltd
- Defined, designed, developed, tested, and debugged keyboard/system management controller (KSC) embedded software for Intel mobile platforms.
- Participated in platform definition through delivery stages and collaborated with development teams in India and the US.
- Supported KSC firmware development for multiple mobile platforms from India.
Mar 2004 - Jun 2005
1 year 4 monthsBengaluru, India
BIOS/SW Manager (IAG/PCCG)
Intel Technology India Pvt. Ltd
- Managed a team of 12 software engineers in the Mobile Software Architecture and Engineering (MSAE) India team.
- Developed and sustained system BIOS firmware, utilities, and tools for Intel mobile platforms.
- Supported multiple customer reference boards.
Nov 2002 - Feb 2004
1 year 4 monthsBengaluru, India
Project Manager
Indo-Fuji Information Technology Pvt. Ltd.
- Managed a team of 15 software engineers providing embedded software development services for automotive engineering clients in India and Japan.
- Handled project planning and control, resource management, and technical support.
Dec 2000 - Apr 2002
1 year 5 monthsBengaluru, India
Device Driver Manager
CoSystems India Pvt. Ltd.
- Managed a team of 6 software engineers providing device drivers for communication equipment developed by CoSystems Inc.
- Handled project planning and control, resource management, and technical support.
Jun 1997 - Nov 2000
3 years 6 monthsBengaluru, India
Embedded Software Engineer
CG-Smith Software Ltd.
- Developed and sustained embedded software for engine control module (ECM) and transmission control module (TCM) for cars and trucks manufactured by Delphi Automotive Systems, USA.
Feb 1993 - May 1997
4 years 4 monthsBengaluru, India
Manager R&D
Instrument Research Associates Pvt. Ltd.
- Designed and developed microcontroller-based embedded systems for industrial and automotive applications.
- Designed microcontroller-based hardware and developed embedded software for those hardware platforms.
Jul 1986 - Apr 1992
5 years 10 monthsChennai, India
Embedded Systems Engineer
Lambda Elcot Ltd.
- Designed and developed microcontroller-based embedded systems for electrical power measurements and data acquisition systems for industrial applications.
- Designed microcontroller-based hardware and developed embedded software for those hardware platforms.
Summary
I have spent decades designing and leading embedded software solutions across a range of sectors including IoT, industrial automation, automotive, and power systems. My work spans from developing microcontroller-based hardware to managing firmware architecture and implementation on complex platforms.
I have successfully mentored diverse teams, streamlined product development, and implemented communication protocols for real-time systems. My background in engineering and certifications like Functional Safety Engineer guide my hands-on approach to solving unique technical challenges.
Languages
English
AdvancedEducation
Oct 1982 - Jun 1986
Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Bharathiar University
Bachelor of Engineering · Electrical and Electronics · Coimbatore, India
Certifications & licenses
IEC-61508:2010 Functional Safety Engineer (FSEr): Level-1
IEC
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