Naveen Awasthy

Experienced business leader with a demonstrated track record of over 20 years in embedded firmware systems design and product R&D. Passionate about driving transformative solutions, I leverage cutting-edge technologies and harness the expertise of diverse talent to enhance customer experiences. Through my strategic leadership, I have successfully navigated complex business challenges and delivered innovative solutions that exceed expectations. I have honed my skills in leading high-performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence, and creating a safe environment that empowers employees to thrive. By coaching and inspiring individuals, I cultivate their growth and enable them to become the best versions of themselves. With a focus on follow-through and achieving organizational goals, I consistently deliver exceptional results and drive business success. My expertise extends to implementing the Agile development model, ensuring efficient and high-quality software and firmware delivery. With a deep understanding of diverse business domains, I have successfully executed projects across industries, driving operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall business growth. Recognized for my strategic mindset and customer-centric approach, I have spearheaded initiatives that revolutionize the customer experience, leveraging technology advancements and insights-driven decision-making

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Accomplished senior leader with a strategic leadership style and a proven track record of driving business success
through innovative product strategies and end-to-end delivery.
 Led the development of a ground-breaking FW convergence architecture in the Imaging & Printing domain,
resulting in a 40% reduction in R&D costs and a 200% increase in development efficiency through effective
estimation, planning, and risk management. Generated annual savings of approximately $400M.
 Experience in leading the delivery of "end to end" products, such as the "HP Desk Jet 2700 All-in-one," utilizing
strong stakeholder management skills to drive successful outcomes. This product reduced BOM cost by 5% through
FW optimizations and received BLI certification for being the easiest to set up and 40% faster than competitors.
Received 5-star ratings on Amazon and Wired.com.
 People management experience of leading a section with approximately 60 team members across different
geographies, achieving high employee engagement rates (~85%) through effective stakeholder management and
fostering a collaborative work environment.
 Evangelist for customer-first thinking, driving simplification and touchpoint reduction in initial setup based on
customer support insights, employing analytical decision-making skills to improve overall customer satisfaction
(CSAT) by ~6% compared to the predecessor.
 Collaborated with stakeholders to resolve complex issues, utilizing strong analytical decision-making skills and
stakeholder management, resulting in a 40% reduction in project escalations and enhanced client satisfaction. Led
cross-functional stakeholder meetings, achieving consensus on critical project decisions and reducing project
timelines by 30% while improving overall efficiency.
 Successfully implemented cloud connectivity solutions leveraging platforms such as Azure, AWS, and OpenStack,
resulting in significant cost savings, improved scalability, and enhanced security measures.
 Applied virtualization and DevOps methodologies to streamline development processes, enabling faster product
iterations, reduced time-to-market, and improved resource utilization. This led to increased
productivity, enhanced development efficiency, and accelerated product delivery cycles.