Padma Ranganathan
About Padma Ranganathan
Padma Ranganathan is the Director and Lead Corporate Strategic Projects at Bosch Global Software, with over two decades of experience in embedded products and solutions in consumer electronics and communications. She has held various roles in engineering and management, focusing on collaboration and innovation to drive business growth.
Current Role at Bosch Global Software Technologies
Currently, Padma Ranganathan serves as the Director and Lead Corporate Strategic Projects at Bosch Global Software Technologies. She has held this position since 2021 and operates in a hybrid work environment in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. In this role, she focuses on strategizing around technology, people, and innovation to drive business growth and project acquisition.
Previous Experience at Tata Elxsi
Padma Ranganathan worked at Tata Elxsi for a total of 12 years in various capacities. She began her tenure as a Project Leader and Solutions Developer from 2001 to 2008. Following this, she served as the Senior Program Manager from 2008 to 2013. Later, she took on the role of Practice Head for the Wireless Test and Measurement Business Unit from 2013 to 2015. Her experience at Tata Elxsi contributed to her versatile skill set in engineering and management.
Educational Background
Padma Ranganathan holds a Master's degree in Computer Science and Applications from Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women, which she attended from 1995 to 1998. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor's degree with Honors in Physics from Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, where she studied from 1992 to 1995. Her educational background laid the foundation for her career in technology and management.
Expertise in Embedded Products and Solutions
With over two decades of experience, Padma Ranganathan specializes in embedded products and solutions within the consumer electronics and communications domains. Her extensive background enables her to focus on collaboration across ecosystems, enhancing customer and stakeholder satisfaction. She is recognized for building and leading high-performance teams to achieve business objectives.
Leadership Roles and Achievements
Throughout her career, Padma Ranganathan has held several leadership roles, including Director and Head of Engineering for Product Software for MEMS-based Consumer Electronics at Bosch from 2015 to 2021. Her leadership experience spans various sectors, allowing her to effectively strategize and implement projects that drive business growth and innovation.