Premkumar Bangole

About Premkumar Bangole

A executive leader with almost thirty years of public and private company leadership experience. Track record of operational realignment as well as startup leadership. Deep business acumen drawn from organizational transformations including startup, acquisition, and divestitures. A technology oriented leader experience managing a broad range of functions including, account management, product management, program management, engineering, software development, manufacturing operations, network operations, customer experience, quality and reliability. Financial accomplishments include the acquisition of Supplier to vertically integrate Engineering group. Sourced the deal and achieved the payback of Supplier in 2 years Achieved cost reductions of over 25% over a three year period bringing Gogo\'s commercial aviation India subsidiary to aid Gogo Commercial aviation profitability for the first time.Highly trusted change agent responsible for reaching new levels of customer engagement and revitalizing the company reputation for delivering on promises as a true partner. Excellent managerial, organizational, personnel development, and communication skills. Strong servant leader with executive success in Vice President, Head of Engineering, Product, and General Manager roles.Heading Panasonic Avionics Corporation\'s engineering division, my focus lies in leveraging over a decade of leadership to foster innovation in in-flight technology. The development of a scalable and innovative team has been instrumental in driving core business and speed-to-market initiatives. Our accomplishments are rooted in a strong DevOps culture, which bolsters our R&D capabilities.At Intelsat, my team and I revolutionized software development practices, aligning them with the SAFe framework to amplify agility and efficiency. This strategic direction ensured the seamless transition and performance of our subsidiary, Gogo India LLP, underpinning our commitment to operational excellence and transformative engineering solutions.

Experience

1. Vice President

   Panasonic Avionics Corporation

   Jan 2023 — Present · Irvine, CA, US

   Under my leadership, the team (Engineering Operations, Program Management) underwent a profound transformation marked by technological modernization, strategic expansion through BOT initiatives and acquisitions, and a sharp focus on innovation and cost optimization. These efforts not only enhanced operational efficiency and delivery capabilities but also positioned the organization strategically for sustained growth and market leadership in the competitive landscape. As we continue to innovate and expand our footprint globally, the foundation laid during this transformational journey will drive our success in meeting evolving customer needs and industry demands.Modernization of Engineering Practices:Upon assuming leadership, I initiated a comprehensive transition towards modern technology stacks and Lean Agile development and DevOps practices across the division\'s 600+ engineers spread across three regionsStrategic Leadership and Business Expansion. Spearheaded implementation of AI and Personalization and integrate with VR POC for customer experience.Strategic Expansion: As a board member of the PAC India subsidiary, I took charge of the subsidiary\'s profit and loss responsibilities, driving focused initiatives to increase delivery value by 18-20% year-on-year.Acquisition Strategy and Supplier IntegrationRecognizing the need to augment our delivery capabilities, I spearheaded the acquisition of a strategic supplier. From sourcing and due diligence to negotiation and finalizing the deal, this initiative aimed to bridge critical gaps in our delivery pipeline.Technological Roadmap and InnovationTo foster innovation and align R&D efforts with short-term and long-term strategic goals, I developed a comprehensive technological roadmap. This roadmap facilitated the integration of advanced technologies, AI-driven solutions, and personalized engagement strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and drive growth in engagement hours through Seatback channels.

Education

• The University of Texas at Dallas

  MS, Computer Science

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Executive Management

• Stanford University Graduate School of Business

  Innovative Technology Leader, Business strategy

• University of Madras

  BE, Computer Science and Engineering

Skills

• System Architecture
• Wireless Technologies
• Ip Strategy
• Cloud Computing
• Wifi
• Systems Engineering
• Product Management
• Digital Strategy
• Saas
• Agile Methodologies
• Strategic Alliances
• Strategy
• Software Development
• Iot
• Digital Communication Strategy
• Telecommunications
• Solution Architecture
• Leadership Development
• Linux
• Integration
• Tcp/Ip
• Operational Excellence
• Snmp
• Ethernet
• Software Design
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Unix
• Internet Protocol Suite (Tcp/Ip)
• Mobile Devices
• Testing
• Wireless
• Software Project Management
• Rfp
• Strategic Partnerships