Manoj Puthenveetil
About Manoj Puthenveetil
Manoj Puthenveetil serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Qmerit and Raiven, bringing extensive experience in software engineering and product management from previous roles at IBM and ABM Industries.
Current Role as Chief Technology Officer
Manoj Puthenveetil serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Qmerit, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he oversees the technological direction of the company, focusing on innovative solutions for electric vehicle (EV) charging and electrification services. He also holds the position of Chief Technology Officer at Raiven since 2020, where he contributes to the development of technology strategies and product management.
Previous Experience at Qmerit and IBM
Prior to his current role at Qmerit, Manoj worked as Vice President of Software Engineering from 2016 to 2019. His experience at IBM includes several key positions, such as Head of Product Management for Payments from 2010 to 2013 and Global Strategy Leader for Payments & Cloud Initiatives from 2013 to 2015. He also served as Senior Manager for BPM Products from 2005 to 2010, accumulating extensive experience in product management and strategy.
Educational Background
Manoj Puthenveetil holds an Engineer's Degree in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, completing his studies in 2020. His educational background supports his expertise in bridging technology and business.
Innovations and Developments
Manoj has led significant technological innovations, including the development of Qmerit's 'Uber-like' software platform for managing EV chargers and electrification installation services. He also invented a browser extension-based procurement tool that enhances buying decisions for building trade suppliers. His work emphasizes a user-centric approach to technology in the construction and automotive sectors.
Skills and Expertise
Manoj possesses a diverse skill set that includes data science, artificial intelligence, and supervised machine learning. His expertise lies in bridging business and technology, with a focus on strategy development, new product introduction, and global engineering management. This combination of skills enables him to drive technological advancements and foster innovation in his current and previous roles.