Vishal Mahulkar
About Vishal Mahulkar
Vishal Mahulkar is a Product Leader with extensive experience in smart mobility solutions and product development. He has held leadership roles at various companies, including Torc Robotics and Chamberlain Group, and has a strong academic background with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University.
Work at Torc Robotics
Vishal Mahulkar currently serves as a Product Leader at Torc Robotics, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing innovative products that enhance the capabilities of autonomous vehicle technologies. His experience in product leadership and engineering enables him to contribute effectively to the company's mission of advancing self-driving technology.
Previous Experience at Chamberlain Group
From 2021 to 2023, Vishal Mahulkar worked as a Product Leader at Chamberlain Group. During his tenure, he concentrated on expanding the company's product offerings beyond garage door openers into smart home devices. His efforts emphasized creating exceptional user experiences and integrating advanced technology into everyday products.
Engineering Management at TMT Observatory Corporation
Vishal Mahulkar served as Engineering Manager at TMT Observatory Corporation from 2016 to 2017. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing engineering projects and ensuring the successful implementation of technology solutions in the observatory's operations. His leadership contributed to the advancement of astronomical research initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Vishal Mahulkar holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, completed in 2003. He further pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, which he completed in 2009. Additionally, he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 2019. His academic background supports his specialization in integrating big data analytics, machine learning, and AI into smart mobility solutions.
Achievements at Eaton Corporation
During his time at Eaton Corporation, Vishal Mahulkar held multiple roles, including Product Specialist and Product Lead from 2010 to 2016. He successfully led a global, multi-functional team to drive advanced technology solutions for new product development. His leadership resulted in the successful transition of two new technologies from concept to product development, creating new market opportunities for the company.