Pallavi Gopinath

Gained practical understanding of digital circuits. Hands on experience with DFT methodology like SCAN insertion, SCAN compression, OCC insertion, JTAG IEEE 1149.1, Boundary Scan and ATPG pattern generation. Surface understanding of BIST. Experience with Synopsis DFT compiler and Tetramax. Proficient in Verilog HDL, Python, Perl and TCL. Although my earlier startup did not take off as planned, my interest for the ever growing electronics space only increased. As an enthusiastic electronics engineer, a deep dive into VLSI is my next career path.

Leadership & Team Management • Led a team of 6 engineers across Embedded Systems and Software domains • Built and scaled a strong technical team through hiring, interviews, and compensation negotiations • Created structured technical documentation enabling seamless knowledge transfer • Onboarded and mentored 7 employees; led knowledge transitions for 5 team members • Conducted ideation workshops generating 60+ ideas, with 8 implemented as product/process improvements • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, veterinary, and marketing) to align tech with business goals Product Development & Management • Directed execution of 4 hardware–software products from design to deployment • Oversaw manufacturing, testing, and compliance to deliver market-ready solutions within tight timelines • Managed the complete product lifecycle: ideation, development, testing, and launch • Defined SOPs using a structured four-stage product development approach • Worked closely with embedded, software, and design teams to ensure strong product-market fit • Conducted code reviews and monitored CI/CD processes Technical Expertise & Execution • Contributed hands-on to hardware architecture design (component selection, schematics, layout, testing) • Oversaw PCB manufacturing and established testing SOPs • Planned and partially implemented inventory tracking and remote health monitoring systems • Managed AWS cloud operations at the console level Vendor & Partnership Management • Negotiated and managed vendors across technical and non-technical domains • Secured AWS credits worth $18,000 for a 2-year period

Operations & Supply Chain Management • Oversaw end-to-end supply chain and inventory management • Managed design, manufacturing, and assembly for two products, ensuring quality and efficiency • Developed SOPs for product manufacturing and streamlined logistics processes • Handled shipping, packaging, returns, and replacements • Integrated shipping partners and implemented automated customer tracking systems • Set up WhatsApp-based automations for vendor communication, customer service, and order management Sales, Marketing & Customer Relations • Led lead generation initiatives to improve product visibility and outreach • Managed both on-ground and digital sales channels • Handled customer service operations including queries, returns, and replacements • Managed the lifecycle experience of 200+ customers and app users Finance & Business Strategy • Contributed to financial planning through projections and costing analysis • Pitched to investors and stakeholders for fundraising and partnerships Vendor & Stakeholder Management • Managed vendor relationships across technical and non-technical domains • Coordinated with service providers for execution and delivery • Oversaw content creation for product and marketing assets Product Design & Development • Contributed to product and mechanical design • Focused on improving manufacturability, usability, and overall user experience

Fond is a part of NASSCOM Tech.WE program

Fond is a part of IIM-B ,NSRCEL's Velocity Program - Cohort 3