Somnath Dey
About Somnath Dey
Somnath Dey serves as the Strategic Business Development Manager for APAC and ANZ at Qt Group, focusing on technology partnerships and market strategies. He has extensive experience in business development across various companies and regions, particularly in the automotive and IoT sectors.
Current Role at Qt Group
Somnath Dey serves as the Strategic Business Development Manager for the APAC and ANZ regions at Qt Group. He has been in this role since 2023, focusing on building and managing technology partnerships with semiconductor vendors, design houses, and independent software vendors. His work aims to reduce product development and go-to-market timelines for end customers. Dey's position involves engaging in solution evangelism for next-generation software-defined vehicles and digital applications, with a particular emphasis on HMI design-led innovation and subsystem quality assurance.
Previous Experience at Teltonika
Before joining Qt Group, Somnath Dey worked at Teltonika as the Canada Regional IoT Sales Manager for System Integrator and Enterprise. His tenure lasted for 8 months in 2023, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he was responsible for driving sales and developing business strategies within the IoT sector, focusing on system integrators and enterprise clients.
Background in Business Development
Somnath Dey has extensive experience in business development across various regions and industries. He previously held the position of Senior Business Development & Partner Account Manager at LDRA Limited from 2017 to 2019, where he managed accounts in India, Taiwan, and Germany. Additionally, he served as the India Regional Sales Manager for Mass Market Embedded & Enterprise at The Qt Company from 2019 to 2020, contributing to sales strategies and market penetration efforts.
Education and Qualifications
Somnath Dey holds a Master’s degree in Business from the University of Waterloo, where he studied Entrepreneurship & Technology from 2021 to 2022. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunication Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, completing his studies from 2008 to 2012. His educational background includes a focus on STEM subjects during his time at South Point School, where he achieved AISSCE in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Expertise in Automotive and Electric Vehicle Industries
Dey possesses significant expertise in strategic demand creation and regional marketing, particularly within the Automotive and Electric Vehicle sectors. He has worked with major customers across various industries, including notable companies like Adobe, ABB, Bosch, Continental, Harman, and Siemens. His approach emphasizes the importance of long-term relationships and the establishment of operations in new, profitable verticals.