Amit Dewan
About Amit Dewan
Amit Dewan serves as the Team Lead for Product Engineering and R&D at MapmyIndia, where he has worked since 2008. He is responsible for overseeing AVN solutions and ensuring quality control for navigation devices.
Work at MapmyIndia
Amit Dewan has been employed at MapmyIndia since 2008, where he has held the position of Senior Product Engineer for 16 years. He transitioned to the role of Team Lead in Product Engineering and R&D in 2015, overseeing the development and integration of advanced navigation solutions. His responsibilities include complete ownership of AVN (Audio Video Navigation) solutions, which involves selecting candidate devices, modifying and testing AVNs to meet company standards, and finalizing products. He also prepares navigation datasets for various navigation devices and conducts user acceptability testing for navigation applications during each quarterly map release cycle.
Education and Expertise
Amit Dewan studied at Delhi University, where he gained foundational knowledge that supports his career in product engineering and research and development. His expertise encompasses system-level integration and testing, particularly in collaboration with leading vehicle manufacturers in India. His technical skills are complemented by his experience in quality control standards for hardware offerings, ensuring that products meet the required specifications before reaching the market.
Background
Before joining MapmyIndia, Amit Dewan worked at the Ministry of Law as a System Engineer for seven months from 2007 to 2008. In this role, he was responsible for system-level integration and testing for original equipment projects. This early experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent career in product engineering, where he has developed a strong focus on navigation technologies.
Achievements
Amit Dewan has demonstrated significant contributions to the field of navigation technology through his work at MapmyIndia. He maintains quality control standards for various hardware offerings, including AVN solutions, by conducting regular inspections of assembly lines and final outputs. His role also involves offshore visits to locations such as the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong, where he ensures that production meets the company's quality expectations.