Brijesh Mishra
Technical Lead
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic technical leader with over 12 years of experience driving innovation in IoT, embedded systems, and cloud-based platforms. Proven track record of guiding cross-functional engineering teams to design and deliver robust, large-scale solutions aligned with strategic business objectives. Deep expertise in C/C++, microcontroller development, and AWS IoT architecture enhances the ability to lead platform engineering and software development initiatives effectively. Committed to hiring and mentoring top talent, streamlining Agile processes, and ensuring reliable project delivery. Prepared to contribute a unique blend of technical acumen and leadership to an Engineering Manager or Technical Manager role in SaaS, finance, or other technology-driven sectors.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Technical Lead
Workplace Fabric India Pvt Ltd
05.2024 - Current
- Led a cross-functional team of five developers and two testers, driving product roadmap execution and on-time delivery.
- Spearheaded CI/CD adoption and Agile process improvements, increasing sprint velocity, and enhancing release quality.
- Optimized firmware architecture, reducing device power consumption by 10%.
- Automated Wi-Fi reconfiguration processes, cutting operational costs by 90%.
- Implemented an incremental delivery strategy, accelerating time-to-market by 25% for key products.
- Managed client-facing technical discussions, vendor negotiations, and key architectural decisions for global deployments.
- Led the large-scale deployment of over 10,000 occupancy-sensing devices across multiple sites.
Lead Embedded Engineer
Workplace Fabric India Pvt Ltd
09.2021 - 04.2024
- Led end-to-end embedded system development for IoT-based devices, from concept to production.
- Designed and optimized firmware for microcontroller-based systems, improving performance and reliability.
- Architected device-to-cloud integration using AWS IoT Core for real-time monitoring and remote management.
- Collaborated with hardware teams on circuit design, PCB validation, and board bring-up.
- I drove debugging, root-cause analysis, and field issue resolution for deployed devices.
- Coordinated BOM finalization, vendor selection, and manufacturing support for scalable production.
- Supported large-scale device deployments, with performance validation and field testing.
Lead Engineer
Respirer Living Sciences Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Directed hardware & firmware teams in IoT product development. Designed IoT data pipelines on AWS IoT Core, enabling real-time monitoring and device management. Supported national-level PMUY project, helping deploy 100+ Air Quality Monitoring sensors across India. Coordinated BOM procurement and enclosure design for scalable production.
Project Research Associate
IIT Bombay
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Developed embedded software for low-cost air quality monitoring instruments. Implemented Contiki-OS for sensor networks, deployed hardware onsite with troubleshooting. Published peer-reviewed research on robust calibration of air quality sensors (Copernicus, 2020).
Research and Development Manager
Nevon Solutions Pvt Ltd
01.2015 - 06.2018
- Lead end-to-end product development for the device engineering team.
- Design and validate analog/digital circuits for embedded systems.
- Oversee firmware architecture, development, and optimization.
- Author technical articles, white papers, and product documentation.
- Prepare technical proposals, project scopes, and solution briefs.
- Manage customer technical discussions and requirement analysis.
- Coordinate with vendors for component sourcing, evaluation, and technical alignment.
Engineer
Falcon Control Systems & Automation Pvt Ltd
07.2014 - 12.2014
- Designed and simulated analog and digital circuits using industry-standard tools.
- Supported electronic component selection and procurement activities.
- Designed PCBs, and assisted in board assembly and testing.
- Developed and debugged embedded firmware for microcontroller-based systems.
- Built prototypes and conducted field testing for performance validation.
Education
B.E. - Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering
Thakur College of Engineering And Technology
Mumbai, India01-2012
Skills
Leadership & Management
Websites
Accomplishments
- Designed and implemented the backend platform on AWS for seamless device registration and provisioning
- Built data pipelines using AWS IoT Core, Lambda, and DynamoDB to handle real-time telemetry
- Large-scale deployments: 10k+ occupancy sensors, Built and deployed 100+ national-level AQM devices.
- Recognition: Winner – MIT Sloan Ideastorm @ IIT Bombay (2012).
Certification
Certified Embedded Systems Developer
Interests
Cricket, Table Tennis, Travelling, Trekking
Publications
- 'Robust Statistical Calibration and Characterization of Portable Low-Cost Air Quality Sensors' – Copernicus, 2020
- 'SATVAM: Toward an IoT Cyber-Infrastructure for Low-Cost Urban Air Quality Monitoring' – eScience, 2019
Websites and Social Links
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brjirm
Timeline
Technical Lead
Workplace Fabric India Pvt Ltd
05.2024 - Current
Introduction to Generative AI
12-2023
Lead Embedded Engineer
Workplace Fabric India Pvt Ltd
09.2021 - 04.2024
Lead Engineer
Respirer Living Sciences Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 09.2021
Project Research Associate
IIT Bombay
07.2018 - 12.2019
Research and Development Manager
Nevon Solutions Pvt Ltd
01.2015 - 06.2018
Engineer
Falcon Control Systems & Automation Pvt Ltd
07.2014 - 12.2014
Certified Embedded Systems Developer
08-2013
B.E. - Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering
Thakur College of Engineering And Technology