
Darshan Mugundhun
Expertise: Product Development | Global Program Management | Additive Manufacturing | Engineering Leadership
Mentor Focus
Guiding students in product development strategy, global engineering program execution, and the integration of advanced manufacturing technologies across industries.
Mentor Highlights
- 25+ years of global engineering and product development experience
• Leadership in additive manufacturing and advanced engineering technologies
• Expertise in product lifecycle management and global engineering delivery
• Experience building engineering teams and technology centers of excellence
Value Students Gain Under His Mentorship
- Understanding global product development and engineering execution
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing and additive manufacturing technologies
• Strategic thinking in engineering leadership and program management
• Practical insights into scaling engineering innovation in global organizations
About Darshan Mugundhun
Darshan MR brings over 25 years of global experience in engineering leadership, product development, and technology delivery across consumer products, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing sectors.
His career has focused on driving large-scale product development initiatives, managing global engineering teams, and leading innovation programs that combine engineering excellence with business strategy. He has extensive experience in product lifecycle management, additive manufacturing, and engineering delivery for complex industrial and medical device applications.
Through his work across multiple global organizations, Darshan has helped organizations scale engineering capabilities, build centers of excellence, and implement advanced manufacturing solutions to improve efficiency, innovation, and product competitiveness.
Professional Experience Includes
Solidpro Group | Filtrex Technologies (Marmon | Berkshire Hathaway) | HCL Technologies | Onward Technologies | Whirlpool Corporation | Satyam Venture Engineering Services | Harita TVS Technologies | Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
