Rakesh Kumar Murugan
About Rakesh Kumar Murugan
Rakesh Kumar Murugan is a Senior Director at Bosch Global Software Technologies, with a background in business development and engineering. He has held various roles in the technology sector and has contributed significantly to industry-academia collaborations in India.
Current Role at Bosch Global Software Technologies
Rakesh Kumar Murugan currently serves as Senior Director at Bosch Global Software Technologies, a position he has held since 2023. His role is based in Bengaluru Area, India. Prior to this, he was Director at the same company from 2019 to 2022. His extensive experience within Bosch highlights his leadership capabilities and strategic vision in the technology sector.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Rakesh held the position of Business Development Strategist at AstroVed.com Pvt. Ltd. for one month in 2016. He also worked as a Business Development Manager focusing on Blockchain and Digital Transformation at Robert Bosch GmbH in Stuttgart, Germany, for five months in 2018. His role at Bosch involved driving innovative business strategies in emerging technologies.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Rakesh Kumar Murugan is an Anna University rank holder in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, where he earned his Engineer’s Degree from 2008 to 2012. He completed a Post Graduate Program in Management at the Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli, achieving a Master’s Degree from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he pursued executive education in Delivering Sales Excellence at SP Jain Global School of Management and studied at the University of California, Berkeley, focusing on Innovation Acceleration.
Entrepreneurial Ventures and Contributions
Rakesh co-founded Symphony, a startup aimed at enhancing benefits in the retail, hotel, and manufacturing sectors. He also served as Co-Founder & Corporate Intrapreneur at Bosch Global Software Technologies in 2018. His leadership in establishing the 'National Instruments - Centre of Excellence' in engineering institutions across India significantly contributed to the company's revenue.
Professional Development and Curriculum Contributions
Rakesh has engaged in various professional development activities, including serving as a curriculum design panel member for 'Image Processing and Applications' at engineering colleges. His involvement in academia reflects his commitment to bridging industry and education, ensuring that emerging technologies are integrated into engineering curricula.