Shekhar Khandekar
About Shekhar Khandekar
Shekhar Khandekar serves as the Vice President and Site Head at Comet Group, bringing extensive experience in quality management and operations from previous roles at Western Digital, SanDisk, and other technology firms.
Current Role at Comet Group
Shekhar Khandekar serves as the Vice President and Site Head at Comet Group, a position he has held since 2023. He is based in San Jose, California, where he oversees site operations. His role involves strategic leadership and management of the site, contributing to the company's objectives in the semiconductor industry.
Previous Experience at Western Digital
Prior to his current role, Khandekar held multiple senior director positions at Western Digital. From 2019 to 2020, he served as Sr. Director of Customer FA and Development Q&R for EIS products in Milpitas, CA. He also worked as Sr. Director of Customer Failure Analysis from 2018 to 2019 in the San Francisco Bay Area, and as Sr. Director of Global Quality Management Systems from 2016 to 2017 in San Jose, CA.
Educational Background
Khandekar holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Northwestern University, which he completed from 1982 to 1983. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, studying from 1973 to 1979. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in engineering and operations.
Board Membership at SandBox Semiconductor, Inc.
Since 2019, Khandekar has been a Member of the Board of Advisors at SandBox Semiconductor, Inc. This role involves providing strategic guidance and insights to the company, leveraging his extensive experience in the semiconductor industry to support its growth and development.
Career Achievements in Operations Management
Throughout his career, Khandekar has demonstrated expertise in operations management and supply chain optimization. He executed the closure of several JDSU plants across North America, which improved gross margins. Additionally, he successfully planned the integration of Conexant’s DSL business unit into Ikanos Communications, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.