Vik Patel
Education
University of Maryland Global Campus
MS, Computer Systems Management 1985-01-01 - 1989-01-01
University of Cincinnati
MS, Nuclear Engineering 1979-01-01 - 1981-01-01
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
BS, Mechanical Engineering 1974-01-01 - 1979-01-01
IIT Alumni
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering 1974-01-01 - 1979-01-01Work Experience
Datasoft
Current
Datasoft
IBM
1985-01-01 - 1995-01-01
IBM
Singer-Link Simulation Systems
1981-06-01 - 1985-06-01
Singer-Link Simulation Systems
Singer-Link
1981-01-01 - 1985-01-01
Singer-Link
Skills
Summary
Experienced engineer & manager serving customers and partners with innovative wireless technology, products, and custom embedded solutions. Broad expertise in building strong cohesive teams, balancing risk vs investment, focusing on customer needs, and utilizing proven processes for fast & cost-effective execution in the high-tech industry. Experience includes IBM, Motorola, General Dynamics, Singer-Link. Experience: Business Development, technical/mgt/sales proposals, project management, system engineering, management in wireless communications R&D projects including SBIRs, CSfC-based cybersecurity solutions for the tactical edge, remote home/hotel use; Software Defined Radios; embedded real-time SW, Tactical Android Apps, and Network Management. Noteworthy: Overcame "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" (Patrick Lencioni, author) to build a high performing, long-lasting, highly productive and successful team of engineers, marketers, sales, and operational professionals. Successful at recruiting and motivating high-caliber team players.
