Harshad Bhutada

About Harshad Bhutada

Technology product leader with 20+ years of experience driving platform innovation, ecosystem growth, and strategic partnerships across mobile, ChromeOS, and automotive. I’ve led global teams and cross-functional programs that launched commercial-grade software on Snapdragon platforms—collaborating with leading OS vendors, open-source communities, and OEMs.Currently, I lead product strategy and OSV partnerships for Qualcomm’s automotive platforms, shaping long-term roadmaps for virtualization, hypervisor architecture, and platform software. I drive joint SOWs, GTM strategy, and partner alignment to scale Snapdragon Automotive across global markets.Previously, I led Android Systems globally—delivering commercial-quality Android across millions of devices and spearheading engineering engagements with Google. I launched the first Snapdragon-powered ChromeOS laptop with an upstream Linux kernel, catalyzing Qualcomm’s open-source culture and expanding its ecosystem footprint.I thrive at the intersection of product, platform, and partnership—where technology meets scale.

Experience

1. Senior Director, Automotive Platform and Technology Product Management

   高通

   Mar 2025 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   I lead product strategy for Qualcomm’s next-generation automotive platforms, driving innovation across foundational software technologies, platform OS, virtualization, SDV, hypervisor architecture, among others. My role spans long-term roadmap definition, market analysis, and cross-functional alignment to ensure our platforms meet evolving customer and ecosystem needs.A core focus of my work is leading all OSV (Operating System Vendor) partnerships for Automotive—including Google, QNX, and key Linux distributions. These partnerships range from mature commercial engagements to emerging strategic bets. I drive joint statements of work (SOWs), go-to-market strategy, and escalation management, ensuring our platform vision is tightly aligned with partner roadmaps and customer requirements.By bridging internal stakeholders with external partners, I play a pivotal role in scaling Snapdragon Automotive platforms globally—delivering differentiated software capabilities, enabling ecosystem growth, and shaping the future of connected mobility.

Education

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  BE, Electronics and Telecommunication

• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

  MS, Computer Networking