Positioning Universal
Vinod Kapila has a diverse work experience in various roles related to product management and marketing. Vinod is currently the Director of Product Management at Positioning Universal since 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Technical Product Manager at Abacus Data Systems, Inc. from 2018 onwards. Before that, they served as a Product Owner at Verizon, where they drove the development of tools and firmware for Connected Fleet Management products. Vinod also acted as a Scrum Master implementing Agile methodology. Earlier in their career, Vinod worked as a Product Manager at Wireless Mobi Solution, where they developed product requirements and coordinated with key technology partners. Vinod also served as a Program Manager at Evans Analytical Group and as a Senior Product Marketing Manager at Entropic Communications, focusing on Cable Set Top Box products. Vinod has also worked as a Product Manager at Teradata and as a Product Marketing Manager at NXP Semiconductors, specializing in IPTV/Cable/Satellite PayTV STB market.
Vinod Kapila obtained their Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, where they studied from 1974 to 1978. In 1985, they obtained a certification in Entrepreneurship Development Program from the Management Development Institute in Gurgaon. Additionally, they have received additional certifications including "Learning RESTful APIs" from LinkedIn in January 2018 and "Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®)" from Scrum Alliance® in February 2016.
Positioning Universal
Positioning Universal is the leading global provider of customizable IoT hardware devices and GPS vehicle and asset monitoring solutions. Our team started by launching some of the world’s largest asset tracking companies. Using that experience, we branched into other IoT opportunities in widespread global deployments. These include areas of digital signage, agricultural monitoring, refrigeration monitoring, and other IoT solutions, using the technological components we offer as part of extended network. We offer the tools, software components, and a selection of hardware options to do full, multifaceted implementations. We specialize in the mobile, low-powered part of the IoT world and have experience with small, power-efficient, mobile devices that can tell you where they are, what they are doing, and what they are sensing/monitoring.