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Himesh Reddivari

Virtusense Technologies
Peoria,IL
Himesh Reddivari
12
years of professional experience

I run toward challenges, not away from them. My passion lies at the intersection of Hardware, AI, Healthcare, and Building Teams. I combine entrepreneurial thinking with technical execution, delivering impactful products, programs, and organizations with exceptional speed, precision, and relentless focus on outcomes.

Work History

Hardware Manager

3 Years 6 Months
Virtusense Technologies | 12.2022 - Current

Key Accomplishments

  • Led development and commercialization of AI-powered edge monitoring platform integrating computer vision, embedded AI inference, and cloud analytics across healthcare and smart facility deployments.
  • Directed cross-functional execution across hardware engineering, firmware, ML, cloud infrastructure, manufacturing, and regulatory teams for 4 concurrent hardware product lines.
  • Managed full NPI lifecycle from prototype through mass production, including EVT, DVT, PVT, factory validation, and field deployment readiness.
  • Oversaw system-level architecture reviews covering sensor fusion, thermal constraints, compute performance, power optimization, and reliability risks.
  • Partnered with ML engineering teams to operationalize computer vision models into production edge devices serving 100K+ daily inference events.
  • Managed strategic suppliers across PCB fabrication, camera systems, compute modules, and contract manufacturing partners.
  • Built and scaled a 20-person offshore engineering organization in India from scratch, leveraging prior entrepreneurial experience to recruit talent, establish delivery processes, and create a high-performing global engineering team.
  • Launched 30+ product and technology initiatives in 3.5 years, with 25+ successfully reaching production, demonstrating consistent execution across AI, software, hardware, and operational programs.
  • Created a culture of ownership and rapid innovation that significantly increased product delivery velocity while maintaining production quality and customer impact.

Entrepreneur

7 Years 7 Months
HRT, Rajguru, Adiy | 05.2014 - 12.2021
  • Founded and scaled HRT Technologies, building multiple technology and hardware-focused business models before identifying a sustainable market fit and achieving annual revenue of approximately $500K USD.
  • Built relationships with OEMs, suppliers, distributors, and enterprise customers, driving consistent revenue growth and operational expansion.
  • Successfully negotiated and executed the acquisition of HRT Technologies by Rajguru Electronics, creating strategic value for shareholders and employees.
  • Partnered with Rajguru Electronics leadership to establish Adiy Technologies, a manufacturing-focused initiative supporting India's "Make in India" vision.
  • Led product strategy and program execution for locally designed and manufactured electronic products, sensors, embedded systems, robotics modules, and industrial automation components.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams across hardware engineering, firmware development, manufacturing, procurement, quality assurance, and business operations.

Education

Master of Science - Technology Management

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign | Champaign, IL | 12-2022

Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communications Engineering

VIT-Vellore | Vellore, TN, India | 05-2014

Skills

Problem solving
Technical leadership
Ownership
Prototype development
Business development
Product strategy
Manufacturing
P&L responsibility
Electronics engineering

Timeline

Hardware Manager

Virtusense Technologies
12.2022 - CurrentRead More

Entrepreneur

HRT, Rajguru, Adiy
05.2014 - 12.2021Read More

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

Master of Science from Technology Management
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VIT-Vellore

Bachelor of Science from Electronics And Communications Engineering
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Himesh Reddivari