Soumendu Bhattacharya
About Soumendu Bhattacharya
Soumendu Bhattacharya is the Director of Technology at Valencia Technologies Corporation, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in engineering and product development, having held various leadership roles at companies such as Texas Instruments, LivaNova, and Velentium.
Current Role at Valencia Technologies Corporation
Soumendu Bhattacharya serves as the Director of Technology at Valencia Technologies Corporation, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he has been instrumental in developing an R&D team focused on delivering quality products with an efficient development cycle. He has also introduced automation into the design process, emphasizing manufacturability as a critical design aspect. His responsibilities include managing the R&D budget for product development, overseeing projects from feasibility to design transfer, and leading efforts in product development and approval processes.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Management
Soumendu Bhattacharya has extensive experience in engineering and management across various companies. He worked at Texas Instruments as a Section Leader and later as a Product Engineer, contributing to product development from 2006 to 2012. At LivaNova, he held multiple roles, including Engineering Manager and Senior Engineer, from 2013 to 2018. He also served as Director of Operations and Director of Manufacturing Engineering at Velentium, where he led teams and managed engineering processes. His diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of engineering and operational management.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Soumendu Bhattacharya earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2000 to 2005. Prior to this, he completed his Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Electronics at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, graduating summa cum laude in 2000. He also completed his 12th Grade at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya from 1988 to 1996. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in technology and engineering.
Contributions to Product Development and Regulatory Compliance
At Valencia Technologies Corporation, Soumendu Bhattacharya has played a significant role in product development and regulatory compliance. He was integral in audits conducted by the FDA and BSI, focusing on product development processes. He has contributed to the Premarket Approval (PMA) process and has been involved in closing out multiple Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs). His efforts include developing a product roadmap for the eCoin device, exploring new indications, and implementing long-term reliability tests to sustain current generation products.
Early Career and Co-op Experience
Soumendu Bhattacharya began his career with a co-op position at National Semiconductor in 2001. He later gained valuable experience at Texas Instruments, where he worked in various engineering roles from 2006 to 2012. His early career laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in management and engineering, allowing him to develop a robust skill set in technology and product development.