Kugan Kanapati
About Kugan Kanapati
Kugan Kanapati is the Principal Manufacturing Product Manager, RF at National Instruments in Austin, Texas, with extensive experience in the manufacturing industry across various sectors.
Kugan Kanapati - Principal Manufacturing Product Manager, RF
Kugan Kanapati serves as the Principal Manufacturing Product Manager, RF, at National Instruments in Austin, Texas. In this role, he leads the strategic development and market introduction of products tailored for the RF sector. His responsibilities include ensuring product performance, quality, and adherence to schedules while balancing cost and yield considerations. His ability to manage multi-faceted projects and coordinate cross-functional teams underscores his technical leadership in manufacturing.
Kugan Kanapati - Professional Experience at National Instruments
Kugan Kanapati's tenure at National Instruments spans several roles. He initially worked as a Product Engineering & Transfer Manager in Penang, Malaysia from 2012 to 2017. Following this, he transitioned to Austin, Texas, to take on the role of Senior Manufacturing Product Manager, RF from 2017 to 2019. Currently, he holds the position of Principal Manufacturing Product Manager, RF, providing expertise in RF technology and leading complex product launches.
Kugan Kanapati - Previous Roles in Engineering
Before joining National Instruments, Kugan Kanapati garnered valuable experience across several companies. He was a Sr. Project Engineer at Philips Lumileds (2010-2012), a Sr. Sustaining Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace (2008-2010), a Senior NPI Engineer at Benchmark Electronics Malaysia (2006-2008), and a Test Engineer at Intel Corporation (2004-2006). These roles, primarily based in Penang, Malaysia, honed his skills in semiconductor, aerospace, and electronics manufacturing.
Kugan Kanapati - Educational Background
Kugan Kanapati holds a Degree in Electronics Engineering from Deakin University, achieved between 2002 and 2004. Prior to that, he earned a Diploma in Electronics Engineering and a Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Power) from Ungku Omar Polytech. This solid educational foundation laid the groundwork for his extensive career in the manufacturing and electronics sectors.
Kugan Kanapati - Expertise in the Manufacturing Industry
With over a decade of experience, Kugan Kanapati is an expert in the manufacturing industry, having worked in diverse sectors such as Semiconductor, Aerospace, and automated test equipment. He brings technical leadership to the table, overseeing the development and introduction of market-specific products while ensuring they meet performance, quality, and cost requirements. His collaborative approach with R&D, Product Planning, and Manufacturing Groups is exemplified by his role in launching a key 5G technology project at National Instruments.