Special Guest
T. VIGNESH
Location: Bengaluru, India.
Position: Assistant Professor, DSATM.
Previous Experience: Assistant Professor,Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology.
T. VIGNESH is a passionate academic and robotics researcher specializing in mechatronics, automation, and intelligent systems. With a strong foundation from MIT – Anna University, he combines technical depth with a hands-on approach to teaching. He has guided numerous student teams to national-level achievements including SIH, TCS XR and multiple E-kart & Solar kart competitions. His research contributions include 15+ granted patents, multiple publications, and projects funded over ₹40 lakhs. Vignesh is skilled across CAD modelling, robotics, CNC systems, MATLAB, LabVIEW and embedded controller platforms. He actively drives innovation through real-time robotics applications, automation prototypes and AR/VR system development. Known for his mentorship, he bridges classroom learning with practical engineering outcomes. He continues to inspire students to explore, build and create technology that solves real-world problems.
Rahul Mulakuri
Location: Bengaluru, India.
Position: Sales and business development, at Lion Circuits.
Previous Experience: Prior experience in corporate sales, EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services), and SaaS-enabled manufacturing workflows.
Rahul Mulakuri is an Inside Sales and Business Development professional at LionCircuits, a leading PCB and electronics manufacturing platform based in Bangalore. With close to five years of B2B experience, he manages end-to-end sales cycles, working with startups, MSMEs, OEMs and Global Clients to take electronic products from prototype to scalable production. Rahul specializes in data-driven sales, opportunity qualification, and translating technical PCB/PCBA requirements into commercially viable manufacturing solutions. His background spans EMS, SaaS-enabled manufacturing workflows, and prior corporate sales experience, giving him a strong understanding of both customer needs and operational realities. Rahul brings a balanced lens of innovation, manufacturability, and market readiness, along with a track record of collaborating closely with engineering and leadership teams to enable successful hardware product launches.