Rahul Dugal
About Rahul Dugal
Rahul Dugal is a Senior Specifications Engineer at TomTom, specializing in Traffic Message Channel technology and Hyperspectral Remote Sensing.
Current Title and Role at TomTom
Rahul Dugal currently holds the position of Senior Specifications Engineer at TomTom since 2021. Based in Pune, Maharashtra, India, he is responsible for ensuring that the specifications of various products meet the required standards. His role includes detailed analysis and contributions to the development and maintenance of navigation systems.
Previous Roles at TomTom
Rahul Dugal has amassed extensive experience at TomTom, holding multiple roles over the years. From 2018 to 2021, he served as Specifications Engineer. Prior to that, from 2016 to 2018, he was Documentation & Training Developer. He also worked as Sr. Digital Cartographer from 2015 to 2016 and as Digital Cartographer from 2013 to 2015. These roles were all based in Pune Area, India, where he contributed significantly to TomTom’s map specification and digital cartography.
Educational Background
Rahul Dugal completed his MSc in Geoinformatics from Savitribai Phule Pune University between 2008 and 2010. Prior to that, he earned a BSc in Geology from Nowrosjee Wadia College, Pune from 2005 to 2008. He also completed his XIIth in Science at Nowrosjee Wadia College, Pune, from 2003 to 2005. His educational background provided him with a solid foundation in both geospatial technologies and geology.
Specializations and Technical Expertise
Rahul Dugal specializes in Traffic Message Channel technology, which is essential for real-time traffic information systems. His expertise also extends to Hyperspectral Remote Sensing, a technique used for detailed analysis of the Earth's surface. Additionally, he possesses significant knowledge in GIS, crucial for spatial data analysis and mapping. His strong background in Geology enhances his proficiency in these fields.
Early Career and Internships
Before his tenure at TomTom, Rahul Dugal worked as Guest Faculty for GIS and RS at MES Abasaheb Garware College, Pune from 2011 to 2013. He also gained practical experience as a Project Trainee at the Regional Remote Sensing Centre (Central), Indian Space Research Organization, from 2009 to 2010 in Nagpur Area, India. Additionally, he was a Summer Intern at the National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa in 2009.