Rajkumar Jain
@rajkumarjain
Executive leader specializing in engineering and digital transformation.
What I'm looking for
I am an executive leader with extensive experience in engineering and digital transformation, currently serving as the Vice President of Engineering at BlackBerry India. My journey has been marked by a commitment to innovation and excellence, where I have successfully built and scaled engineering teams, driving significant growth and efficiency in advanced technology settings.
Throughout my career, I have led transformative initiatives at renowned organizations such as HERE Technologies and TomTom, focusing on data platforms and automation. My strategic vision has enabled the development of cutting-edge solutions that enhance user experience and drive profitability. I take pride in fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, empowering my teams to achieve remarkable outcomes.
With a strong foundation in cloud computing, data engineering, and machine learning, I am passionate about leveraging technology to create impactful solutions. I am eager to continue my journey in leading innovative projects that shape the future of technology and drive sustainable growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Vice President of Engineering and IoT India Head
BlackBerry India Pvt. Ltd.
Dec 2022 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Spearheaded the establishment of the Center of Excellence for IoT and QNX Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), positioning it as the second-largest R&D hub outside Canada within two years. Led the recruitment and assembly of a high caliber engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence in product engineering and professional services customer engineering in a mat
Vice President of Engineering
TomTom India Pvt. Ltd.
Apr 2020 - Present (5 years 2 months)
Led engineering, operational strategy, product-led delivery and roadmaps, financial reporting and forecasting to manage location content for Standard Definition (SD) Maps. Steered initiatives to transform map maintenance processes by leveraging automation architecture and computer-assisted tools on AWS and Azure, and cross-functional partnerships to deliver on map accuracy and reduce lead time.
Senior Director of Engineering and Site Leader
HERE Technologies
Mar 2014 - Present (11 years 3 months)
Piloted all engineering activities to drive company growth through optimizing existing resources and services; laid a solid foundation for expansion and established a culture of innovation. Supervised and provided engineering leadership for the multiple releases of SaaS data products Lanes, Speed Limits, Road Infrastructure and LiDAR as a service to OEMs and enterprises, including ownership of P&L
Senior Engineering Manager
Avaya India Ltd.
Dec 2007 - Present (17 years 6 months)
Drove all engineering and product management activities and executed the strategic vision for product development; established policies and procedures to drive engineering excellence. Led an engineering team of 30+ in a matrix organization for building a middleware platform 'Collaboration Environment' for unified communications & contact center applications.
Engineering Manager
Lucent Bell Labs
Dec 2000 - Present (24 years 6 months)
Managed various engineering projects and contributed to the development of telecommunications systems. Gained foundational experience in software development and system architecture within a research and development environment.
Senior Systems Engineer
Tata Infotech Limited
Aug 1997 - Present (27 years 10 months)
Contributed to system design and implementation for various IT projects. Developed and maintained software applications, ensuring adherence to project specifications and quality standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National Institute of Technology, Surat
Bachelor of Technology, Computer Engineering
Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Engineering. Gained foundational knowledge and skills in various aspects of computer science and engineering.
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