What does it take to evolve from a technologist into a business leader? 🌱
How will robotics transform the way we live, work, heal, manufacture, and build the future? 🤔
And most importantly, can India become a global leader in robotics and deep technology? 🚀
In our latest episode of The Semiconductor Podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Miithun Manalikandy an accomplished technology and business leader whose experience spans Robotics 🤖, Automotive 🚗, CleanTech 🌿, Medical & Rehabilitation Robotics 🏥, Consumer Electronics 📱, Power & Energy ⚡, and several other cutting-edge domains.
🎧 In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore:
🔹 The journey from engineer to business leader
🔹 Why being a "generalist at heart" can be a powerful advantage in today's technology-driven world 🌍
🔹 Leadership lessons from building teams, scaling businesses, and managing complex projects 🤝
🔹 The growing importance of robotics across industries 📈
🔹 How robotics can enhance safety, productivity, and quality of life ❤️
🔹 The truth about automation, jobs, and the opportunities of tomorrow 💼
🔹 India's current standing in the global robotics ecosystem 🇮🇳🌏
🔹 Whether we are building world-class technologies locally or still relying on imports 🔧
🔹 The challenges India must overcome to become a robotics powerhouse 🚀
🔹 The exciting convergence of Robotics 🤖, AI 🧠, Machine Learning 📊, and Semiconductors 💡
🔹 Skills and career pathways for students and young professionals entering DeepTech 🎓
🔹 A fascinating look into what the next 10 years could hold for robotics and India 🔮✨
💬 Whether you're a student, engineer, founder, policymaker, researcher, or simply passionate about technology, this episode offers valuable insights into one of the most transformative fields shaping our future.
🌟 The future isn't just being imagined—it's being engineered.
🎙️ Tune in and join us for this inspiring conversation!
In this podcast series, discussion on VLSI and its related fields is presented, focusing on recent developments and advancements in the industry. Topics such as the latest trends and innovations in semiconductor technology are explored, offering insights into the evolving landscape. Career guidance is shared, providing practical advice for navigating the field, along with success stories that highlight the journeys of professionals who have made their mark in VLSI. Whether for students, professionals, or those interested in the subject, valuable knowledge is offered to help stay informed and succeed in this dynamic area.
Guest : Dr. Miithun Manalikandy
Dr. Miithun Manalikandy is a transformational technology and business leader with over two decades of experience. Dr. Manalikandy has successfully scaled global engineering organizations, built high-impact teams, and driven innovation-led growth across deeptech, Industry 4.0, AI/ML, robotics, automotive safety, smart grids, and advanced engineering R&D. Currently serving as the former COO of Genrobotics and India Engineering Leader at Hubbell Incorporated, he has previously held leadership roles at Aptiv, Tata Elxsi, The MathWorks, and Mahindra Satyam. A Ph.D. in Power Systems Engineering & Computational Intelligence, he holds 5 patents, has authored 33+ technical publications, and is a recipient of the prestigious IEEE R10 APAC Award. Beyond industry, he has played influential roles in IEEE Robotics & Automation, Smart Grid initiatives, and national technology policy frameworks, making him one of India’s notable voices in scalable deeptech and innovation-led industrial transformation.
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