Sushant Thakur
About Sushant Thakur
Sushant Thakur is a Principal Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development, particularly in Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications. He has held various engineering roles at notable companies, including Qualcomm, Orion Labs, and Form Energy, where he has contributed to significant projects in industrial automation and safety.
Work at Form Energy
Sushant Thakur has been serving as a Principal Software Engineer at Form Energy since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing innovative solutions in the energy sector. His responsibilities include building Industrial IoT Automation systems that can manage millions of shipping packages daily. Thakur's expertise in software engineering is instrumental in advancing Form Energy's technological capabilities.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Form Energy, Sushant Thakur held several significant positions in the software engineering field. He worked at Qualcomm as a Staff Software Engineer for ten years, where he contributed to various projects in Santa Clara, California. Following that, he served as a Software Engineering Lead at Orion Labs for two years and as a Software Engineer at Samsara for another two years. His experience also includes a role as a Software Engineer at CloudKitchens and as a Software Engineering Lead at Avegant.
Expertise in Internet-of-Things (IoT)
Sushant Thakur possesses deep expertise in Internet-of-Things (IoT) SaaS, particularly in developing systems for industrial automation and safety applications. He has created a GPS-based IoT application that detects vehicle speeding and railroad-crossing traffic violations in real-time. This application has proven to save operators millions of dollars in insurance premium costs. Additionally, he developed a battery-conscious wireless wearable IoT device designed to enhance communication for emergency first responders.
Technical Product Ownership and Leadership
Thakur has demonstrated strong leadership and technical product ownership skills throughout his career. He has overseen RFP/RFQ processes, vendor management, and contract manufacturing. His ability to interact with executives and C-suite members highlights his proficiency in building effective teams and guiding projects from prototype to production. He has also represented engineering during fundraising discussions, showcasing his adaptability in achieving targets under challenging conditions.
Career Timeline and Locations
Sushant Thakur's career spans multiple companies and locations. He began as a Software Engineer at Nokia from 2005 to 2006. He then transitioned to Qualcomm, where he worked from 2006 to 2016. After Qualcomm, he held positions at Avegant, Orion Labs, and Samsara in San Francisco, California. He later joined CloudKitchens before his current role at Form Energy in Berkeley, California, starting in 2023.