Satish Veda
Hercules,USA
Summary
Dynamic engineering leader with over 20 years in electronics and robotics, driving innovation in embedded systems and AI solutions. Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams to develop next-generation medical devices and advanced imaging technologies, ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Engg. MGR Med Device [R&D Electronics & Systems]
Exo Imaging Inc.
Santa Clara, CA
05.2025 - Current
Director of Engg. R&D
Hayden A.I.
Oakland, CA
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Led a Team of '9' consisting of E.E.s, M.E.s & F.W in designing Embedded Electro-Optical based A.I. Systems [running Convolutional Neural Network]
- Custom MotherBRD with precision GNSS Receiver Ublox-ZED-F9R & STM32x
- Drove the complete Custom Camera [Visible & I.R.] based Edge A.I. & ML Systems, interfaced to a NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX SoM.
- Customized a Thermal Design Solution [MIL 810 Compliant] for a Space Constrained System.
- Developed a Radiometric Model [partnering with a Consulting house] of the Optical Free Space Path [Used later in M.L Cluster Analysis]
- Offshore team management of E. Es and M.Es.
Sr. Mgr. Systems Engineering for Ion Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry Division
ThermoFisher Scientific Inc.
Sunnyvale, CA
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Led a team of '30' consisting of E. Es, FWs, SWs, M.Es. and Scientists in building the Next GEN products with Cloud Architecture.
- Built high performing team from '18' to scale ~30 people with E.Es., FWs, SWEs & M.E. This was the shortest time in which this division had completed a design for a Prototype ION Chromatograph Instrument.
Sr. Manager Electrical Engg. & Embedded Systems
Auris Surgical Robotics Inc.
San Carlos, CA
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Hands-On Electronics Design & Management of a team of '8' comprising of E. E's, F.W. & S.W in designing the next generation of Fault-Tolerant Surgical Robotics.
- Designed and Implemented an Endoscope Imager (Image Guided Robotic Surgery) which comprised of Xilinx and FPGA.
Sr. Manager Research & Development
Complete Genomics, Inc.
Mountain View, CA
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Led Systems Architecting and Implementing Electronics, Embedded Systems & Electro-Optics, for a Platform of DNA sequencing instruments.
- Managed a team of 15 Electrical, Firmware and Mechanical Engineers & Scientists locally & in Shenzhen, China.
- Low Noise Electronics & Electro-Optics Design & Implementation of an Auto-Focus assembly, for flowcell profilometry.
- Design of FPGA based Neural Computer for Real-Time Base-calling in NextGEN DNA SEQ.
- Real-Time Single Molecule Electronic SEQ:- Ultra low current detection (~100fA).
Sr. R & D Manager, Systems
Ventana Roche Medical Systems
Mtn. View, CA
02.2012 - 08.2014
- Architected and Implemented the Next Generation of Imaging Technology consisting of Fluorescent and Bright Field Tissue Scanners for Digital Pathology.
- Led a team of 10 Engineers and Technicians while enhancing and defining new product parameters.
Electronics & Systems Engineering Manager
Caliper LIFE Sciences
Alameda, CA
01.2004 - 12.2008
- Led a small team of Engineers and Technicians in identifying, defining & implementing Multiple In-Vivo Imaging Products (Combining Multiple Modalities with Fluorescence & Bio-Luminescence Imaging).
- Designed & implemented two major designs, in addition to innovation and new features; this is projected to result in a cost savings of $750,000.00 / year.
- Design and Implementation of a TMS320F28x DSP based '8' Axis Motion Control System.
- Defined Feasibility, Architecture & Prototype development of a uCT X-Ray.
- Managed IEC (TUV, CSA & UL) compliance for above projects.
- Formerly Xenogen Corp
Sr. Staff Engineer/Project Lead/ R & D
Siemens Medical Inc. OCS
Concord, CA
09.2001 - 01.2004
- Redesigned and Implemented dosimetry Sub-System for a High-Power, Medical LINAC while handling a 3 people team of Engineers and Physicists.
- Design and Implementation of Treatment Control Panel, for a Medical LINAC.
- Handled Imaging Sub-System for Image Guided Radiation Therapy Design.
- Managed FDA & Regulatory Compliance for two of the above projects.
Sr. Electronics Engineer: Fluidics and Control Electronics: PLM, SRD & FMEA team member
BD Bio Sciences
San Jose, CA
02.1998 - 01.2001
- Department and Company award for a "Rapid Vendor Qualification" venture, which was due to the existing PCB fab house going bankrupt.
- Hardware & Firmware Architect: BDFACS Vantage.
- Designed, Implemented & transferred to Production: SORT CONTROL Imaging Electronics Subsystem, for Real-Time Droplet Control in BD CellSorting Flow Cytometer. Used an Apex Microtech Power Op-AMP.
- A dual processor sub-system with one DSP (ADSP2106x) and a 68HC11 controller.
- Data acquisition/Control set of boards based on a 68HC11. Both were In-System Programmable via a serial port.
Education
M.S. - Engineering
The University of Texas
B.S. - Electrical Engineering
Bangalore University
IndiaSkills
- People Management
- Software
- High-Speed Design
- Hardware
- Power Electronics
- System
- Optics & Imaging
- Sensor Fusion
- Compliance Knowledge
- MIL & Related Standards
Languages
- C
- Verilog
- VHDL
- Python
- C++
- NVIDIA CUDA & JETSON
Publications
IEEE International conference on Industrial Fuzzy control & Intelligent Systems.
Fun Stuff
- Pvt. Pilot [Single Engine]
- Qualified Ex-Motorcycle Racer
- Extreme Weather Bike Rider
Consulting Experience
- Stealth Med. Imaging Co, Design & Implementation of Control Electronics[with FPGA & ARM uC], Thermal Analysis with COMSOL, 02/24, 05/25
- IonPath Inc, Menlo Park, CA, Electronics Engineering Consultant, 09/21, 01/22, High-Voltage Control Loop(s) Review & Re-design
- Oraya Therapeutics Inc., Newark, CA, Engineering Consultant, 02/12, 01/13, Provided System-wide Reliability Modeling and Simulation of X-Ray Therapeutic device for Ophthalmology, Reliability Modeling of a '5' Axis Stereotactic Robotic Assembly., Embedded System: Xilinx Spartan-6 FPGA board metastability simulation & development.
- Accuvein Inc, Product Design Consultant, 03/11, 02/12, For a Class II/III Laser Based Product, with intended applications in Phlebotomy, Surgery, Skin Cancer and Endoscopy., Xilinx Spartan-6 Micrium based Motherboard design & Implementation.
- TopCon Positioning Systems Inc, 01/10, 06/11, Designed & implemented a sensor-fusion (GPS/'3'axis Inertial/Imaging/Magnetometer) based control system, for Control & Navigation of an autonomous mining trucks & UAVs.
- WaferGEN BioSystems, Fremont, CA, Electronics Systems Design Consultant, 12/08, 03/11, Next Generation High throughput real-time SmartCHIP qPCR electronics design, Data-ACQ/Motion Control system for Micro-Fluidic Platforms, design & Implementation (dsPIC Processor based)., Concept, Design & Implementation of High Voltage Architecture (incl. Electronic Architecture) for Apollo200.
- Gigabit Optics, Sunnyvale, CA, Product Design Consultant, 09/01, 12/02, Design & Implementation of GBIC (gigabit X-face converter)., EDFA Electronics Design and Implementation involving generating Specs. to exceed Nortel Networks' Specs., Completed Electronics Design, PCB Layout, Algorithms & Firmware (VHDL & C).
- Onix Microsystems, 01/01, 09/01, Electronics Design & Implementation to Control a 512 x 512 MEMS based OPTICAL Switch
- Advanced Integrated Optics, Fremont, CA, 09/01, 12/02, Electronics Design & Implementation to Control MEMS based OPTICAL Switches.
Timeline
Engg. MGR Med Device [R&D Electronics & Systems]
Exo Imaging Inc.
05.2025 - Current
Director of Engg. R&D
Hayden A.I.
01.2022 - 08.2023
Sr. Mgr. Systems Engineering for Ion Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry Division
ThermoFisher Scientific Inc.
08.2019 - 09.2021
Sr. Manager Electrical Engg. & Embedded Systems
Auris Surgical Robotics Inc.
06.2017 - 05.2019
Sr. Manager Research & Development
Complete Genomics, Inc.
08.2014 - 06.2017
Sr. R & D Manager, Systems
Ventana Roche Medical Systems
02.2012 - 08.2014
Electronics & Systems Engineering Manager
Caliper LIFE Sciences
01.2004 - 12.2008
Sr. Staff Engineer/Project Lead/ R & D
Siemens Medical Inc. OCS
09.2001 - 01.2004
Sr. Electronics Engineer: Fluidics and Control Electronics: PLM, SRD & FMEA team member
BD Bio Sciences
02.1998 - 01.2001
M.S. - Engineering
The University of Texas
B.S. - Electrical Engineering
Bangalore University