Mahesh Makhijani
About Mahesh Makhijani
Mahesh Makhijani serves as the Vice President of Product, Marketing, and Business Development at GrAI Matter Labs, where he has worked since 2020. He has a strong background in electrical engineering and has contributed to numerous innovative projects, including indoor navigation solutions and advanced audio technologies.
Current Role at GrAI Matter Labs
Mahesh Makhijani serves as the Vice President of Product, Marketing, and Business Development at GrAI Matter Labs, a position he has held since 2020. He operates from the San Francisco Bay Area and is responsible for overseeing product strategy and market development initiatives. His role involves leading teams to innovate and enhance product offerings within the organization.
Education and Academic Background
Mahesh Makhijani has a strong educational foundation in Electrical Engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology from 1990 to 1993. He continued his studies at COEP Technological University, obtaining another Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from 1988 to 1990. He later pursued a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering at National Technological University from 1994 to 1996. Additionally, he completed an MBA at the University of California, San Diego - Rady School of Management from 2009 to 2011.
Professional Experience and Contributions
Mahesh Makhijani has held various significant positions throughout his career. He worked at Qualcomm for over a decade, serving as Director of Technical Marketing from 2006 to 2011 and later as Senior Director of Marketing, Business Development, and Product Development for R&D from 2011 to 2018. He also contributed to the launch of LTE-Direct at MWC-2015 and THX Spatial Audio at MWC-2018. His experience includes a brief tenure as a Business Consultant at GrAI Matter Labs in 2019 and a role in Product Management at Light.
Research and Innovation Achievements
Mahesh Makhijani has authored 25 research and development publications and holds several patents, reflecting his commitment to innovation. He played a key role in developing a Machine Learning-based computer vision sensor that improves battery life for wireless security cameras. His contributions extend to coaching a business development group that launched a light-based indoor navigation solution for Target stores in collaboration with Acuity Brands.
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Mahesh Makhijani has demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning in advanced technologies. He completed a Deep Learning specialization consisting of five courses offered by deeplearning.ai on Coursera. This educational pursuit highlights his dedication to staying updated with the latest advancements in the field of technology and machine learning.