Charles D'souza
About Charles D'souza
Charles D'souza is an Engineering Manager at TomTom with over a decade of experience in full stack development using the Java/J2EE technology stack.
Current Role at TomTom
Charles D'souza has been serving as an Engineering Manager at TomTom since October 2020. His role involves overseeing engineering projects, managing teams, and ensuring that engineering objectives align with company goals. TomTom, known for its GPS and navigation systems, benefits from his extensive experience in the tech industry. Based in Pune, Maharashtra, India, he continues to contribute significantly to the company’s development efforts.
Previous Experience at TomTom
Before his current role, Charles D'souza worked as an Expert Software Engineer at TomTom from 2017 to 2020. During this period, he focused on full stack development using the Java/J2EE technology stack. His technical expertise helped drive several software engineering projects to successful completion and paved the way for his transition to Engineering Manager.
Product Development Manager at Symphony Teleca
From 2012 to 2017, Charles D'souza held the position of Product Development Manager at Symphony Teleca. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing the development and management of new products, ensuring they met market demands and company standards. His leadership in product development helped Symphony Teleca deliver innovative solutions to their clients.
Educational Background
Charles D'souza obtained his Master's in Computer Applications (MCA) from Savitribai Phule Pune University, studying from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, he attended Indira Institute of Management, affiliated with the University of Pune, where he specialized in Mathematics and Computer Science. His educational foundation in these disciplines prepared him for a successful career in software engineering and management.
Early Career Experience
Charles D'souza began his career as a Software Engineer at KPIT, where he worked from 2006 to 2008. He then moved to GXS, serving as a Senior Software Engineer from 2008 to 2010, followed by a role as an Associate Consultant - Engineering at GlobalLogic from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, Charles completed a three-month traineeship at KSB Pumps in 2006, gaining practical experience early in his career.