Rahul Lakhawat

Rahul Lakhawat is an experienced professional currently serving as the Director of PMO and Lead Program Manager at the Technology Innovation Institute since July 2021. Previously, Rahul held various positions at KLA from July 2010 to May 2021, including Product Marketing Manager and Senior Program Manager, where significant achievements included capturing 70% market share for KLA-Tencor’s flagship inspection product and leading initiatives that resulted in substantial cost savings and enhanced visibility within the company. Rahul is skilled in leadership and people management, having mentored a team of 17 engineers and indirectly managed 40 engineers globally. An M.Tech graduate in Biomedical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, and a B.Pharm graduate from B.N. College of Pharmacy, Rahul possesses a strong background in technical consulting, project management, and effective communication across diverse cultural contexts.