Ramesh Viswanathan
Executive R&D leader in AI, IoT, embedded systems, & digital platforms. 30+ years driving product strategy, technology roadmaps, and open‑innovation ecosystems delivering measurable ROI across multiple high‑tech sectors
- Role
- Executive Vice President and Head, Center for Research & Innovation - Bangalore at Havells India Ltd
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ramesh Viswanathan
Visionary technology and innovation leader with over 30 years of experience transforming cutting-edge technologies into market-winning products and shaping strategic R&D portfolios for global companies. I have a proven track record of building high-performing, multicultural R&D teams, launching successful products, and aligning deep tech with business growth priorities across consumer electronics, IoT, industrial automation, energy, aerospace, and healthcare. Currently, as Executive Vice President and Head of the Centre for Research & Innovation at Havells India Ltd, I established the company’s flagship Innovation Center in Bangalore and expanded it to over 300 multidisciplinary specialists in electronics, software, AI, and industrial design. Over the past seven years, I have led the launch of more than 60 technology products — many leveraging AI on edge, cloud, and mobile platforms — delivering smarter, connected experiences to millions of consumers. Previously with Siemens, I managed global technology roadmaps for billion-dollar business units, commercialized patented innovations into high-revenue products, and built open-innovation ecosystems with startups, academia, and industry leaders worldwide. Recognized for driving measurable ROI from R&D investments, I specialize in product-led AI innovation, IoT platforms, ecosystem partnerships, and future-focused technology strategies that create sustained competitive advantage.
Experience
Executive Vice President and Head, Center for Research & Innovation - Bangalore
Sep 2018 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Education
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
B.Tech, Electronics and Communication
Temple University
MS, Computer Science
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Design Thinking for Nurturing Innovation, IIMA - Executive Education Programmes
2015 — 2015
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
M.Tech, Production Engineering
Columbia University
MBA, Strategy and Finance
Skills
- Consulting
- Business Strategy
- IT Service Management
- Telecommunications
- Strategic Partnerships
- Vendor Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Integration
- Business Development
- Business Analysis
- Requirements Analysis
- Cloud Computing
- Program Management
- IT Strategy
- Software Project Management
- Crm
- Security
- Enterprise Architecture
- Agile Methodologies
- Management
- Project Management
- Saas
- Start-Ups
- Business Process Improvement
- Agile Project Management
- Product Management
- Pmp
- Business Process
- Business Intelligence
- Software Development
- Strategy
- Team Management
- Pre-Sales
- Sdlc
- Solution Architecture
- Outsourcing
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