Ketan Merchant
About Ketan Merchant
Ketan Merchant serves as the Vice President of Video Technology at ClearOne, where he has significantly contributed to the company's growth in video revenue and product development. He has a background in electronics engineering and extensive experience in video technology roles across various companies.
Current Role at ClearOne
Ketan Merchant serves as the Vice President of Video Technology at ClearOne, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he oversees the development and implementation of video technology strategies. His leadership focuses on enhancing product offerings and driving revenue growth within the video technology segment.
Previous Experience at ClearOne
Merchant has held multiple positions at ClearOne, including Director of Research and Development Video Technology, Manager of Research and Development, and Associate Vice President of Video Technologies. During his tenure, he significantly contributed to increasing video revenue by 40% through new product launches and led the integration of ClearOne's website with an eCommerce platform.
Background in Engineering
Ketan Merchant studied Electronics Engineering at the University of Bombay, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1990 to 1994. He furthered his education at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, obtaining a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1996. His academic background laid the foundation for his extensive career in video technology and engineering.
Experience at Symtx
Merchant worked at Symtx for a total of nine years, holding various engineering roles, including Project Engineer III and Senior Project Engineer. His responsibilities included project management and engineering tasks that contributed to the company's technological advancements during his tenure.
Role at Polycom
Ketan Merchant also worked at Polycom, where he served as Software Group Manager and Staff Software Engineer. His work involved managing software development teams and contributing to the design and implementation of software solutions for video conferencing technologies.