Upendra Shenoy

Upendra Shenoy has worked in a variety of roles since 2008. In 2008, they were an Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Astronaut Trainee at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. From 2011-2013, they worked as a Trainee at Technophilia Systems Private Limited, a Senior Product Support Engineer at GMMCO CAT Ltd, and a Trainee at Bosch India. In 2014, they were a Design Engineer at TECOSIM Group, and in 2016 they were a Product Design Intern at TITAN Company Limited. In 2017, they were an Industrial Design Trainee at Honeywell Technology Solutions, Inc. From 2018-2022, they were a Manager and Assistant Manager at Samsung Electronics, where they were responsible for leading disruptive innovation projects, developing consumer insights, and converting sacrificial concepts into high level product solutions. Finally, in 2022 they began working as a Sr. Experience Designer (Innovation and Marketing) at Ai Palette, where they are helping CPG & FMCG brands launch products in months, not years with the power of predictive analytics.

Upendra Shenoy has a wide range of educational experience. Upendra completed their Masters in Design from the National Institute of Design in 2018. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Mechanical Engineering from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in 2013. Upendra also completed their P.U.C in Electrical and Electronics from Sri Kumaran Children's Home Composite Pre-University College in 2009. In 2007, they obtained their 10th State Board from Karnataka Board of Secondary Education. Upendra also completed their Pre university and 10th from Sri Kumaran Children's Home in 2007. In addition to this, Upendra Shenoy has obtained certifications from LinkedIn in 2020, including Giving and Receiving Feedback, Dream Teams: Working Together Without Falling Apart (Blinkist Summary), Leading Change, and Product Innovation for Product Managers.