Sumit Namdeo Gore

Product Development/Engineering Manager
Berlin, DE.

About

A highly results-oriented Product Development and Engineering Manager with an MSc in Embedded Systems, specializing in advanced ADAS/AD and comprehensive Embedded Software Development. I expertly leverage deep technical knowledge in robotics, autonomous systems, and real-time applications to drive innovative product strategy, lead high-performing teams, and deliver reliable, scalable solutions that consistently achieve key business objectives.

Work

GT-ARC (German-Turkish Advanced Research Centre for ICT)
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Student Research Assistant

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Summary

Led advanced research and development projects focused on autonomous vehicle localization and navigation, optimizing system performance and ensuring high reliability for real-time applications.

Highlights

Developed and implemented ROS-based LIDAR SLAM using C++ for multi-kilometer point cloud mapping, achieving high-precision localization for diverse autonomous vehicles in the Belntelli project.

Optimized Nav2 navigation planner and motion controller for a Delivery Robot, significantly enhancing overall robot performance and efficiency.

Integrated and debugged critical LiDAR, camera, and INS sensors, resolving complex hardware issues and developing robust C++/Python software to ensure safe and reliable system operation.

Developed an internal knowledge base portal utilizing Astro and React, significantly improving access to autonomous vehicle documentation and fostering knowledge sharing.

Maintained and optimized Kubernetes clusters for the Autonomous Vehicle Stack on OpenStack, ensuring 99% uptime for critical real-time applications.

University of Turku (TIERS Lab)
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Research Assistant

Turku, Southwest Finland, Finland

Summary

Engineered advanced localization and object detection software for robotic and autonomous drone systems, significantly enhancing accuracy and safety.

Highlights

Engineered C-based UWB localization software (DWM-1001C) leveraging Double Sided Two Way Ranging, improving indoor localization accuracy by 30% for robotic systems.

Integrated ROS-based Machine Learning for object detection, significantly enhancing navigation accuracy and safety protocols for autonomous drones.

Implemented Python-based Quintic Polynomial motion planning and PID control algorithms, ensuring safe and precise navigation for autonomous drones.

DGZ Machines
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Product Development and Engineering Manager

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Led the full product lifecycle for embedded systems in vending machines, driving R&D, manufacturing, and software development to achieve significant revenue growth.

Highlights

Spearheaded the design and mass production of cost-effective embedded systems, leading an R&D team of 4 and directly contributing to a 200% increase in revenue within two years.

Managed the complete product lifecycle for Vending Machines, encompassing market research, roadmap development, launch, and iterative improvements.

Facilitated seamless collaboration across manufacturing, design, sales, and operations teams, streamlining cross-functional workflows and accelerating project delivery.

Proactively identified and mitigated technical, market, and strategic risks, preventing project delays and ensuring 100% on-schedule delivery.

Successfully implemented Agile methodologies, optimizing product development cycles, enhancing team collaboration, and accelerating time-to-market delivery.

Led the development of embedded software in C for vending machines, alongside mass programming hardware and software for ESP and AVR microcontrollers.

Subhadra Agro
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Process Design Engineer

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Designed and implemented manufacturing processes and electrical systems for Jaggery production, significantly improving product quality and operational efficiency.

Highlights

Designed and implemented a Jaggery (Raw Sugar) manufacturing process that reduced human intervention by 90%, significantly improving product quality and achieving pharmaceutical-grade production standards.

Managed global machinery selection and procurement, achieving 10-20% savings in proposed capital investment while ensuring strict adherence to quality and hygiene standards.

Engineered and architected robust electrical systems and PLC control systems utilizing CAD tools like AutoCAD for optimized operational control.

Collaborated cross-functionally with mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering teams to streamline EPC planning and project execution.

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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Research Intern

Little Rock, Arkansas, US

Summary

Conceptualized and developed a real-time Driver Drowsiness Detection System, integrating hardware and software components on a Raspberry Pi platform.

Highlights

Conceptualized and developed a real-time Driver Drowsiness Detection System, leveraging Raspberry Pi as the core processing platform.

Integrated camera and accelerometers with the Raspberry Pi platform to capture real-time driver data.

Implemented OpenCV and a custom algorithm for acceleration pattern detection, forming the basis of the Driver Drowsiness Detection System.

Education

Technical University of Berlin
Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Dual MSc ICT Innovation Embedded Systems

Embedded Systems, Robotics and Autonomous Systems

Grade: 1.4 (German)

Courses

Compiler Design

Application of Robotics and Autonomous Systems

Embedded Security Lab

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab

University of Turku
Turku, Southwest Finland, Finland

Dual MSc ICT Innovation Embedded Systems

Embedded Systems, Robotics and Autonomous Systems

Grade: 4/5 (Finnish)

Courses

Perception and Navigation in Robotics

Hardware Acceleration for Robotics and AI

Autonomous Systems Architecture

Energy Efficient Embedded Systems

Enterprise Architecture

Innovation and Business

Capstone

Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune, Maharashtra, India

Bachelors of Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Grade: 74/100 (Indian)

Courses

Fundamentals of Microcontroller and Microprocessor

Advanced Microcontroller Architecture

Analog and Digital Electronics

Control Theory and Systems

Fundamentals of Programming Languages

Network Architecture

Digital Systems

Awards

Best Entrepreneurial Team

Awarded By

Technical University of Munich

Recognized for leading the team that developed Assemblelo, including its business plan and prototype, demonstrating strong entrepreneurial and innovation skills.

Languages

English
German
Marathi
Hindi

Skills

Programming Languages

Python, C/Embedded C, C++, Rust, Javascript, Node.JS, SQL.

Libraries & Database

Astro, React, PyTorch, OpenCV, MongoDB, Postgres, MariaDB.

DevOps

Kubernetes, Docker, AWS Lambda, Cloudflare Workers, OpenStack.

Project Management

GitLab, Trello, Notion, Jira, Confluence.

Leadership

Cross-Functional Team Leadership and Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Mentorship.

Product Management & Strategy

Product Strategy & Roadmap, Product Lifecycle Management, Market Analysis & Competitive Research.

Projects

Masters Thesis: LiDAR and Satellite Image-Aided Autonomous Vehicle Localization (LISA-LOC)

Summary

Developed an innovative localization system, contributing to advancements in autonomous vehicle navigation.

Feature-based Assembly Process and Manufacturing (Assemblelo)

Summary

Optimized manufacturing workflows through automated assembly processes.

Drone Show (Lumifly)

Summary

Contributed to the development of synchronized drone control for aerial displays.

Bachelors Thesis: Water Usage Monitoring and Leakage Prevention using IoT (Project Watr)

Summary

Designed and implemented an IoT solution for water resource management.