Chetan Rangaiah
About Chetan Rangaiah
Chetan Rangaiah is the Strategic Client Partner and Vice President at Quest Global in Chicago, Illinois, with extensive experience in IoT, digital transformation, and medical device development.
Current Role at Quest Global
Chetan Rangaiah holds the position of Strategic Client Partner and Vice President at Quest Global. Based in Chicago, Illinois, United States, he operates in a hybrid work environment. In his current role, Chetan is responsible for cultivating client relationships and driving strategic initiatives for high-impact engineering and technology solutions.
Previous Experience at Cognizant
From 2015 to 2022, Chetan Rangaiah worked at Cognizant as the Director of Engineering & IoT under Cognizant Digital. Stationed in Plainfield, IL, he focused on advancing IoT initiatives, leveraging his expertise in connected products and solutions. He played a crucial role in scaling device IoT portfolios to enhance services and analytics capabilities.
Career at L&T TS and TCS
Before joining Cognizant, Chetan Rangaiah served as the Director of Engineering Services Management at L&T TS from 2011 to 2015. His tenure at TCS spanned multiple roles, including Client Partner for Medical Devices, Practice Director, and Business Development Manager, between 2005 and 2011. His responsibilities included business development and practice management in medical device technologies and solutions.
Education and Technical Proficiency
Chetan Rangaiah is an alumnus of Bangalore University, where he studied from 1990 to 1994. He has substantial experience with CAx and PLM technologies specific to discrete manufacturing processes. His technical expertise extends to implementing connected systems such as PLM, MES, QMS, and EAM, which integrate with cloud-based platforms.
Expertise in Medical Device Development
Chetan specializes in new product introduction (NPI) and continuous product development (CPD) for medical devices, including implantables, diagnostics, and instrumentation. He possesses a strong understanding of regulatory compliance standards like ISO 13485/14971 and IEC 62304, making him adept at navigating regulatory landscapes.
3D Printing and Bioprinting Interests
As a 3D printing enthusiast, Chetan Rangaiah has over 10 years of hands-on experience in 3D prototyping within aerospace, automotive, and medical device industries. He is particularly interested in bioprinting technology and is focused on overcoming regulatory, ethical, and technological challenges in this emerging field.