Sandesh Nanal
About Sandesh Nanal
Sandesh Nanal serves as the Senior Director of Edge/IOT Engineering at Brambles, having previously held significant engineering roles at major companies including Apple, Amazon, and Intel. His extensive experience spans hardware engineering, product management, and team leadership across various technology sectors.
Current Role at Brambles
Sandesh Nanal serves as the Senior Director of Edge/IOT Engineering at Brambles, a position he has held since 2024. He is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering initiatives related to edge computing and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, contributing to the company's strategic objectives in these rapidly evolving fields.
Previous Experience at Apple
Prior to his current role, Sandesh Nanal worked at Apple as part of the Silicon Engineering team from 2020 to 2021. His tenure at Apple took place in Cupertino, California, where he contributed to the development of silicon technologies, enhancing the company's hardware capabilities.
Career at Amazon
Sandesh Nanal held the position of Head of Hardware Engineering at Amazon from 2016 to 2020. During his four years in this role, he led the hardware program and product management team for approximately 22 products, including FireTV, Sound Bars, and Automotive devices. His leadership was instrumental in driving innovation and product development within the company.
Educational Background
Sandesh Nanal has a strong educational foundation in engineering and technology management. He studied Instrumentation Engineering at the University of Pune, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering. He then pursued a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at The University of Toledo College of Engineering. Additionally, he completed Executive Education in Technology Management at Caltech, further enhancing his expertise in the field.
Engineering Leadership and Team Development
Throughout his career, Sandesh Nanal has demonstrated a capacity for leadership and team development. He has successfully set up engineering teams from scratch at three major companies: Intel, Amazon, and SiMa.ai. His experience includes managing device operations, scaling business operations, and delivering full chip pre and post silicon validation using advanced technologies.