Chintan Fafadia

Chintan Fafadia has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Chintan is currently the Vice President of Product Management at PCTEL, where they are responsible for the company's product line offerings in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) marketplace. In this role, they handle product planning, execution, and lifecycle management, ensuring customer satisfaction and revenue goals are met. Chintan also leads product strategy, roadmap development, pricing, and marketing plans.

Prior to their current position, Chintan held the role of Senior Director of Product Management at PCTEL, where they were recognized for their expertise in 5G NR technology and awarded the Leadership Excellence Award. Chintan managed the development and launch of new products, overseeing four product lines and technical program management for IIOT devices portfolio. Chintan also played a key role in driving sales through product marketing and customer relationship management.

Before joining PCTEL, Chintan served as the Director of Business Development in the Network Engineering Services group at PCTEL, where they secured over 20 new client relationships. Chintan also worked as a Sr. Product Marketing Manager, leading marketing efforts for scanning and receiver products and software data collection tools. Chintan successfully accelerated the sales of new scanning receivers for wireless test and measurement solutions.

Earlier in their career, Chintan worked as a Product Marketing Manager at PCTEL, where they launched two products and implemented Agile principles to improve efficiency. Chintan also gained experience as a Sr. Consultant at Sandokan Solutions and as a Technical Product Manager and Business Analyst & QA Manager at MOBILECOM SOLUTIONS, INC. In these roles, they managed product development, oversaw teams, and achieved significant revenue growth.

Chintan's career began as an Assistant Project Manager and Software Development Engineer at Mastek Ltd. Chintan was responsible for project management, costing analysis, and performance reviews. Chintan also worked as a Research Assistant at The University of Texas at Dallas, contributing to publications in the field of applied optics.

Overall, Chintan Fafadia has demonstrated a strong track record of leadership, product management, and business development throughout their career.

Chintan Fafadia has a diverse education history. Chintan began their academic journey at St Xaviers High School in Powai, Mumbai, where they completed their secondary education from 1983 to 1995. Chintan then pursued a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering at the University of Mumbai, where they studied from 1997 to 2001.

Seeking further knowledge in their field, Chintan went on to attend The University of Texas at Dallas. There, they obtained a Master of Science degree in Telecommunications Engineering, focusing on this area of study from 2001 to 2003.

With an ever-expanding interest in business administration, Chintan joined the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business in 2017. Chintan enrolled in the Executive Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program, specializing in Business Administration and Management. This program lasted from 2017 to 2018.

In addition to their academic achievements, Chintan has acquired several certifications to enhance their professional skills. In 2010, they became a Certified LTE RF Design Engineer. Chintan also obtained Agile Certified Product Manager certification from AIPMM in the same year. Furthermore, in 2011, Chintan became a Certified ISO9001:2008 Internal Quality Auditor, obtained from ISO.

Overall, Chintan Fafadia's education history showcases a well-rounded background in telecommunications engineering, complemented by advanced studies in business administration and various professional certifications.