Vishal N. Cholkar
About Vishal N. Cholkar
Vishal N. Cholkar serves as the Vice President of Engineering and R&D for Consumer Appliances and Medical Devices at Cambay Consulting LLC. He has extensive experience in engineering management and digital transformation across various sectors, including significant roles at HCL America and Becton, Dickinson and Company.
Current Role at Cambay Consulting
Vishal N. Cholkar serves as the Vice President of Engineering and R&D for Consumer Appliances and Medical Devices at Cambay Consulting LLC. He has held this position since 2023, operating from Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. In this role, he oversees the development of innovative solutions in the consumer appliances and medical devices sectors, focusing on digital and IoT capabilities. His responsibilities include leading go-to-market strategies and enhancing customer ecosystems through the establishment of Global Capability Centres.
Previous Experience at HCL America, Inc.
Prior to his current role, Vishal worked at HCL America, Inc. as a Technical Engineering Manager for Becton, Dickinson and Company, specifically in Urology & Critical Care from 2018 to 2021. He also held the position of Associate Project Manager for Medical Diagnostic Instruments at the same company from 2016 to 2018. His tenure at HCL Engineering and R&D Services included a role as Technical Manager for Becton, Dickinson and Company’s Diabetes Care division from 2021 to 2023.
Engineering Background and Education
Vishal N. Cholkar has a solid educational foundation in engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Production from Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University between 1998 and 2002. He furthered his studies with a Post Graduate Diploma in Plastic Engineering from the Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, from 2003 to 2004. Additionally, he completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) with a focus on Operations Management at Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning from 2010 to 2012.
Career at Emerson and Videocon Industries
Vishal began his career at Videocon Industries Limited in Mumbai, where he worked as an Engineer from 2004 to 2006. He then joined Emerson as a Design Engineer, serving from 2006 to 2010 in the Pune Area, India. His experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in engineering and product design, laying the groundwork for his subsequent positions in technical management and project leadership.
Strategic Focus and Expertise
Vishal N. Cholkar has a strategic focus on integrating digital transformation within engineering and R&D services. His expertise includes developing digital and IoT capabilities for consumer appliances and medical devices. He plays a key role in shaping customer strategies related to product development, manufacturing localization, and digital transformation, ensuring alignment with market needs and technological advancements.