Puneet pandoh
@puneetpandoh
Technology executive specializing in CPU firmware, embedded systems, and platform software with proven delivery.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a technology executive with 20+ years leading firmware, embedded systems, and platform software across wireless, edge, and cloud. I’ve delivered major firmware milestones including Intel’s first Bluetooth Core and 5G modem firmware, and led CPU/SoC bring-up and power-optimized firmware stacks.
At Intel I led large global teams, driving architecture innovation and silicon-to-software integration with OEMs and operators. I built orchestration platforms spanning firmware to SaaS, reduced debug cycle time through automated CI/CD pipelines, and delivered measurable cost savings through infrastructure optimization.
I have deep technical expertise in CPU firmware (ARM/x86), BSPs, drivers, RTOS, Linux/Windows/Android integration, DVFS and thermal management, and pre-silicon validation tools like HAPS and Veloce. I also founded and scaled startups, applying cloud and AI technologies to productize solutions and achieve exits.
I am a hands-on leader who mentors engineering managers and senior engineers, builds global talent pipelines, and partners cross-functionally with silicon design, OEMs, and operators to bring complex systems to market reliably and efficiently.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder / Advisor
Kuizzo.com
Jan 2000 - Present (25 years 9 months)
Co-founded an AI-powered EdTech platform using serverless AWS and OpenAI APIs and scaled operations across India and the U.S.; advised startups on embedded systems and wireless product architecture.
ICSr. Director of Software Engineering
Intel Corporation
Jan 2019 - Jul 2025 (6 years 6 months)
Led 50+ engineers to deliver Intel's Open Edge Platform (ITEP), integrating firmware-to-SaaS orchestration and reducing debug cycle time by 40%; cut operational costs 20% and saved $1M annually via infrastructure and vendor consolidation.
ICDirector of Software Engineering
Intel Corporation
Jan 2016 - Jan 2019 (3 years)
Delivered Intel's first 5G modem firmware for laptops and led live field trials with Ericsson, Nokia, and Tier-1 operators; built and scaled validation and BSP teams across the U.S. and Asia.
ICSoftware/Validation Manager
Intel Corporation
Jan 2004 - Jan 2016 (12 years)
Built global teams for WiMAX and wireless software delivery, led pre-silicon validation and operator field trials, and coordinated co-engineering with Microsoft for Windows 10 wireless stack launch.
ICHead of Software – Bluetooth Core
Intel Corporation
Jan 2010 - Jan 2014 (4 years)
Led 50+ engineers to deliver Intel's first Bluetooth Core firmware stack shipping in 100M+ devices annually and achieved 30% cost savings via ROM-based design while enabling OEM integrations across Windows, Linux, and Android.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
BCBabson College
Master of Business Administration, Corporate Entrepreneurship
Completed an MBA focused on corporate entrepreneurship at Babson College.
DEDelhi College of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics & Communications
Earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications from Delhi College of Engineering.
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Software and tools used professionally
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