Mahesh (Umha) Srinivasan
About Mahesh (Umha) Srinivasan
Mahesh (Umha) Srinivasan is the Vice President and General Manager of Touch Products at Synaptics Incorporated, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in engineering and product management, having held various roles at Synaptics and other technology companies over the past two decades.
Current Role at Synaptics
Mahesh Srinivasan currently serves as the Vice President and General Manager of Touch Products at Synaptics Incorporated. He has held this position since 2023, working on-site in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development and management of touch technologies, contributing to the company's strategic direction in this domain.
Previous Experience at Synaptics
Srinivasan has an extensive history with Synaptics Incorporated, having worked there in various capacities since 2006. He served as the Engineering Manager from 2006 to 2011, then as Senior Director of Customer Engineering from 2011 to 2018, and as Vice President of Software Engineering from 2018 to 2023. His tenure at Synaptics has spanned over 17 years, during which he has played a pivotal role in engineering execution and customer support.
Educational Background
Srinivasan holds multiple degrees in computer science and business. He earned a Master of Science in Computer Science with a focus on Genetic Algorithms from Wake Forest University (1999-2001) and another Master of Science in Computer Science from Bharathiar University (1993-1996). Additionally, he completed an MBA with honors from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business in 2009. His foundational education includes a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science - Computer Technology from PSG College of Technology (1990-1993) and high school education from Saraswathi Vidyalaya.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Srinivasan possesses a strong technical background in software engineering, with proficiency in various programming languages and platforms, including C, C++, Java, C#, and Android. His expertise extends to developing human interface solutions for mobile devices, particularly in touch and display technologies. He has also engaged in business development and has formed partnerships with major companies such as Microsoft, Qualcomm, Google, and Netflix.
Hobbies and Personal Interests
In addition to his professional work, Mahesh Srinivasan has a personal interest in mobile technology, specifically in iPhone app development. This hobby reflects his passion for technology and innovation beyond his formal responsibilities in the corporate environment.