Consulting services offered include Training & Talent development, Market and Technology Intelligence/Research & Analysis, Program Management & Solution Consulting

Selected Achievements

• Business and Talent Development
• Introduction of competitive technology market intelligence insights into new research programs selection process – for a strong local economic impact. Done for different domains including but not limited to semiconductor
• Responsible for setting up a strong 30-member design team in Noida. This was the first group to be established in STMicroelectronics design centre in India
• o Penetrated and developed STMicroelectronic ASIC business in China market with initial multi-million dollar design wins breakthroughs with major local telecom infrastructure companies
• Built Partnership in Malaysia for repeat training biz
• Expanded training market pie into adjacencies (biotechnology space) and across platforms (Classroom, Web based, E-Learning) and across geographies (Asia Pacific, US and Brazil)
• Competitive Market study for client in vision inspection systems in the semiconductor domain that helped overseas client to develop its market strategy for Asia Pacific
• Leverage of digital media: e-Newsletter, contributing articles and insights in industry publications, blog on semiconductor trends


• Program Management
• Managed STM ASIC programs across domains, cross silos, cross geographies & cultures, customer acquisition and customer management
• Managed multi-million gate design programs ensuring Just in Time and First Time Silicon Success. These programs were critical not only because of the technical challenges but also due to a globally dispersed team from across Europe, Singapore, India and China
• Conducted customized Program Management training for client in Brazil - Solution consulting


• Industry Advocacy
• Founding & Executive member of Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA) Initiatives: Thought Leadership events, speaker, moderate panel discussions, Mentorship program, industry-govt. dialogue
• Chair and Moderator in SEMICON Southeast Asia annual Technology Innovation Forum track
• Articles/insights for industry publications

Core Strengths

• Techno-commercial mindset with a 360 degree holistic view that enables market driven solutions and incubate new initiatives across disciplines, coupled by contextual intelligence
• Industry outreach and advocacy
• Extensive domain know-how in semiconductor ecosystem
• Effective Program Management, Cross geographies/culture/domains/silos experience
• Efficient end-to-end liaising with diverse relevant arms within an organization and interface with the customer. This includes areas from marketing, technical design, product engineering, planning and qualification.
• Team Leading and effective delegation leading to higher productivity at work and a continuous development of the team
• Organizational ability: the ability to optimally mobilize available resources, a keen eye for detail and a passion for perfection in self and others
• Strong inter-personal skills

Professional Experience

• Science and Engineering Research Council/A*STAR : Program Consultant, Singapore (2015 to present)
• VLSI Consultancy: Consultant, Sole Proprietor - Singapore, Australia (2003 onwards)
• STMicroelectronics - Singapore, India, Italy (1989-2002)
• Taylor Instruments - India (1988)