Sumit Gangwal
Technical Project/Program Manager – Technology leader with proven expertise in technical program management of new semiconductor projects. Currently working at Apple as an Engineering Program Manager.
- Role
- Engineering Program Manager - Optical Sensing at Apple
- Location
- San Jose, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sumit Gangwal
I am a highly accomplished, dynamic, and forward-thinking technology executive with extensive experience leading and executing world-class technology project initiatives in diverse, fast-paced, and ever-changing global environments. Additionally, I demonstrate a proven track record of success managing new product development, overseeing (NPI/NTI) new product/technology integration, performing R&D, and optimizing semiconductor engineering positioning the organization as an industry leader in a highly competitive landscape.My background includes leveraging technical and business acumen to deliver new products from project kick-off, design, validation, and reliability qualification to final release to high-volume manufacturing (HVM). Additionally, I execute on challenges and maintain a forward-thinking, entrepreneurial mindset aligned with the enterprise vision.I am adept at developing powerful teams, establishing expectations, communicating vision, and monitoring performance to maximize effectiveness. I am a proactive executive utilizing a hands-on and data-driven approach to propel information technology innovation across the organization. Key Skills Strategic Planning & Execution Technical Growth Change Management New Product Development Process Improvement Business Solutions Process Engineering Business & Technical Acumen Technical Writing Conflict Resolution Project Management
Experience
Engineering Program Manager - Optical Sensing
Oct 2022 — Present · Cupertino, CA, US
Hardware Technologies - iPhone productsLed cross-functional engineering teams to deliver technology innovation in optical sensing hardware solutions and feature definition (True Tone, TV Color Balance, etc.) for iPhone series 14 & 14 Pro, 15 & 15 Pro, and 16 & 16 Pro.New feature release for reaching minimum 1 nits brightness on the Display for iPhone 16 series.Worked on environmental initiative for Apple products to comply with REACH, ROHS initiative to phase out per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).Machine Learning (ML) program management with key ML engineers for feature release on iPhone. Gained fundamental learnings in Machine Learning Technology.
Education
North Carolina State University
B.S., Chemical Engineering
1994 — 1997
North Carolina State University
Ph.D, Chemical Engineering
2005 — 2010
North Carolina State University
MS, Chemical Engineering
2005 — 2007
Jordan High School
High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
1990 — 1994
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