Siddesh Kapdi
About Siddesh Kapdi
Siddesh Kapdi is a Senior Global Product Manager at Emerson with extensive experience in product management and engineering, previously working at Eaton and Hero Moto Corp Ltd.
Current Role at Emerson
Siddesh Kapdi currently holds the position of Senior Global Product Manager at Emerson. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the global product strategy, ensuring the alignment of product plans with the company's business objectives, and driving new product development initiatives.
Previous Roles at Eaton
Siddesh Kapdi has had a dynamic career at Eaton, holding multiple roles over several years. He was the Product Strategy Manager - Power Connections from 2022 to 2023, Product Manager Passcar & Valves from 2019 to 2022, Senior Product Engineer : Vehicle Group from 2018 to 2019, Senior Engineer - Integrated Manufacturing Processes (IMP) CRT from 2017 to 2018, Senior Engineer - Modelling & Simulation CoE from 2016 to 2017, and Engineer - Modelling & Simulation CoE from 2013 to 2016. Each role contributed to his extensive experience in product management and engineering.
Educational Background
Siddesh Kapdi has a strong educational background in mechanical engineering. He obtained his M.Tech in Mechanical Design from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, where he studied from 2009 to 2012. Prior to that, he earned his B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University, completing his studies from 2004 to 2008. His foundational education was completed at St Xaviers High School, where he achieved his SSC from 1992 to 2002.
Professional Experience Prior to Eaton and Emerson
Before his tenure at Eaton and Emerson, Siddesh Kapdi worked at Hero Moto Corp Ltd. as Deputy Manager from 2012 to 2013. He also served as a Placement Coordinator at IIT Bombay from 2011 to 2012 and as an Analyst at Prayas Energy Group from 2008 to 2009. His early career involved co-founding the Student Companion Programme at IIT Bombay in 2010, aimed at aiding new students in their transition to campus life.
Co-Founder of Student Companion Programme
At IIT Bombay, Siddesh co-founded the Student Companion Programme, a year-long initiative from 2010 to 2011. This program was designed to support new students in their transition to campus life, offering guidance and assistance to help them acclimate to their new academic and social environment.