Harsha Neelakanta
- Role
- Senior Manager - Education at Silicon Microsystems
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Senior Manager - Education
Jan 2020 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
At Silicon Microsystems, responsible for driving business operations and advancing educational initiatives focused on VLSI, Embedded Systems, Communication, Industrial Automation and Robotics. The role involves leading strategic initiatives to empower engineering institutions with cutting-edge technologies, fostering innovation, and enabling strong industry-academia collaborations.Key Responsibilities:Centers of Excellence Establishment: Leads the creation of Centers of Excellence in areas like Advanced Embedded Systems, AI IoT, 5G/6G Communication Technologies, Low-power VLSI Designs and PCB Prototyping within educational institutions. Business Development & Client Engagement: Drives business development efforts to identify and capitalize on new opportunities in the education sector. Focuses on expanding the company’s presence in the education domain through tailored solutions and strategic partnerships.Faculty Development Programs (FDPs): Coordinates impactful Faculty Development Programs, which equip educators with the knowledge and skills needed to integrate emerging technologies into their teaching. Industry-Academia Collaboration: Actively promotes industry-academia interactions, facilitating hands-on learning opportunities that bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world applications. Research Infrastructure Development: Provides guidance to academic institutions on establishing research labs and Centers of Excellence, focusing on areas like VLSI, Embedded Systems, Robotics and Communications. Supports innovation by ensuring institutions have access to the necessary infrastructure and technologies to conduct high-impact research.Programs Management: Executes effective university programs, academic programs, certification courses, and school programs, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the ever-evolving tech industry.
Education
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Bachelor's degree
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