About Us

Yaseen Ahamed is a young founder and the CEO of LeadSoc Technologies. He has more than a decade of technical experience in physical design and verification of aggressive SoCs in advanced nodes like 14nm, 10nm and 7nm (including some of the most successful mobile chipsets). He is a serial entrepreneur with a vision to provide top notch end-to-end Design services covering VLSI/SoC, Software and Systems. He has a passion for building teams with exceptional talent. He strongly believes in delivering value to client by providing exceptionally innovative design services. He is a diligent planner and works hard on developing customized business strategies for various segments. His holistic approach ensures in creating a mutually beneficial business environment for customers, partners, employees, and all stakeholders.

He started his career at L&T Technological Services (LTTS) and later worked at few startups. The stint at startups gave him valuable insights in creating & sustaining a viable business venture. He then moved out to start his own venture – LeadSoc in 2017!! He has a Masters in VLSI Design from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University.

M.N. Kumar, Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and Head of Engineering, comes with more than 3 decades of experience in multiple successful product startups and MNCs. He has nurtured and built teams to successfully design, deliver and support SoCs and SoC based systems to Tier-1 customers world wide.

He has worked at Microelectronics Group at ITI, Bangalore and ST Microelectronics, in Agrate, Italy before joining Arcus Technology, possibly India’s first fabless Chip Company, which was acquired by Cypress Semiconductors. In 2000, he left Cypress Semiconductor to co-found vEngines, an early innovator of packet voice processors for use in VoIP etc. vEngines was acquired by Centillium Communications where he lead engineering at for various product lines like Voice Processors, xDSL, EPON, Home Gateway etc.After Centillium merged withTranswitch, he was the head of the Bangalore Technology Center. In 2012, he started and led the India Operations of Aquantia Inc. Aquantia had its IPO in 2017 and was acquired by Marvell Semiconductors in 2019, where he was Sr. Director, before joining LeadSoC.

He holds a Masters degree in Microelectronics from IIT-Bombay. He is a Sr. Member of IEEE and past chairperson of the Nano Technology Council- IEEE Bangalore.

Ochintya Sharma is a highly respected and influential thought leader, advisor, and eminent personality in the Technology industry with over 3 Decades of experience. He is known for his deep understanding of emerging technologies and their impact on businesses.

In addition to his work with established organizations, Ochintya is a trusted advisor to many startups. He provides guidance and support in various areas, including technology strategy, product development, leadership, and market positioning. His executive management experience in both global corporations as well as startups, gives him a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in the fast changing technology space.

As a thought leader, Ochintya has a keen eye for identifying the latest trends and disruptions in the industry. He provides insightful analysis and guidance to organizations on how to navigate these changes and stay ahead of the curve. He works with the leadership team to develop technology roadmaps aligned with organization's business goals and strategy.

Ochintya is also actively involved in mentoring young professionals and high school students in creative problem solving. He contributes to various initiatives aimed at promoting STEM education, and believes in the power of continuous learning.

Ochintya is also a reputed quizmaster, photographer and writer. His first novel, Unannounced, has recently been published.

Overall, Ochintya Sharma's expertise, experience, and guidance make him an invaluable partner for organizations looking to take their IT operations to the next level. For startups, he is a valuable resource for developing and implementing innovative technology solutions, and achieving their goals for growth and success.

Jagmohan is a seasoned professional known for his strategic acumen and out-of-the-box thinking. His diverse career has seen him play pivotal roles in the Semiconductor, Consumer Electronics, and Mobile industry segments.

Jagmohan is a seasoned professional known for his strategic acumen and out-of-the-box thinking. His diverse career has seen him play pivotal roles in the Semiconductor, Consumer Electronics, and Mobile industry segments, working closely with leading companies. Truly, he is a chip-to-cloud leader, and we're excited to have him steer our Software BU to new heights. Educationally, Jagmohan holds an MBA from IIM-Bangalore, along with Masters and Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from Mumbai and Shivaji University. His academic prowess is complemented by his practical industry knowledge.

Prashant Mankad, a distinguished professional with over 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as the Vice President in our VLSI Frontend Business Unit.

Prashant Mankad, a distinguished professional with over 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as the Vice President in our VLSI Frontend Business Unit. Prashant brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in semiconductor design, encompassing various domains such as IP/Subsystem/SoC Validation, Pre-Si/Post-Si Validation, regression management, GLS, DFX, and DFT validation. His robust skill set reflects a deep understanding of the intricacies of our industry. Notably, Prashant's dedication extends beyond technical prowess. He is genuinely passionate about coaching and mentoring, fostering an environment of continuous learning within his team. His commitment to effective coordination ensures seamless collaboration, driving our projects toward success.

Raghu V T is a highly experienced IT industry professional with close to three decades of experience in various prestigious organizations. He has a solid technical background, and his expertise in software engineering has allowed him to execute complex and time-critical projects successfully.

Over the years, Raghu has developed a deep understanding of emerging technologies, and he has recently focused his attention on artificial intelligence and machine learning. With his newfound interest in AI/ML, Raghu has been working on several innovative projects that leverage these technologies to improve business operations.

Raghu's leadership skills are evident in his ability to manage large teams of over 200 members and deliver high-quality results. He has a strong technical acumen and is passionate about keeping up with the latest trends and advancements in the field.

Raghu has an MTech degree from the National Institute of Technology, Calicut, He has served as Chief Technology Officer for an organization, where he has been responsible for driving technology vision and strategy.

Overall, Raghu V T's extensive experience, technical expertise, and newfound focus on AI/ML make him a valuable asset to any organization looking to innovate and leverage emerging technologies. His dedication to quality and innovation, coupled with his proven track record in executing complex projects, has earned him a reputation as a reliable and trusted partner in software engineering and development.

Long and deep experience in building, nurturing, leading & influencing teams in different cultures across India & US. He has worked in prestigious companies like Sasken, Ikanos, and Qualcomm in the area of Telecom, DSL, and Gateway products.

Senior Architect with over two decades of experience in designing & developing products for edge communication products.

He has extensive experience in HW & OS bring up, Drivers, Secure Boot ( TE), HAL / OSAL design, Performance & Stability analysis on Real time Systems. He also has extensively worked on RTL validation process, designing & developing build / debug tools for DSP architectures. He is familiar with FPGAs, x86, Freescale, ARM, Proprietary architectures. He has experience in designing Diagnostics frameworks for products and Diagnostic solutions for increasing yield in manufacturing. Debugging is his forte, He has a strong background in design tools & complex build systems. Strong leadership skills & passion for mentoring juniors in the team.

He has a wealth of experience working with Overseas Product Development groups of customers. Notable ones include the groups at Ericsson (Santa Clara, USA), Acton (Taiwan), Silicon Space Technology (USA), Airvana (MA, USA), Centillium Communications Inc. Fremont, California, USA, ZTE (China) and Alcatel Lucent, China

Satishbabu is Senior SME and has well over a decade of Experience in the Semiconductor Industry. He has extensive experience in various aspects of Digital Backend Design like Physical Design, STA, Synthesis, Formal Verification, Low Power Verification to name a few. He has managed end-to-end Backend Design implementation for ASIC/SOC based platforms. He has been involved in successful tape-out of multiple SOC’s for leading Semicon OEM’s, including several RTL to GDS. He has a passion for mentoring juniors and the is driving force behind the VLSI in-house Lab @ LeadSoc. He holds a Master’s degree ( M Tech ) in VLSI Design from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University.