India's Semiconductor Future: Global Disruptions & Local Growth

Q1. A brief overview of professional background Of Mr. Sudarshan Natu & Mr. Ajit Chigteri, particularly focusing on expertise in this industry?

Sudarshan has more than 40 years of experience in semiconductor design, embedded systems, and technology consulting. He specializes in VLSI design, verification, testing, and IP development. As Co-founder and Managing Director of Nital Computer Systems Pvt. Ltd., he built and led technical teams for global clients. At Harman Connected Services, he served as Vice President, overseeing large-scale product development in embedded systems, IoT, and healthcare technologies.

He is currently on the Executive Committee of SemiX at IIT Bombay, which advances semiconductor research, talent development, and innovation. He also serves on the core committee of MCCIA’s Semiconductor Ecosystem Development Group, helping to develop the ecosystem in Pune, and is active in the Semiconductor Association of Pune.

Ajit also has 40 years of experience in manufacturing, EPC, OEM, and automation industries. He has worked in sectors like automotive, energy, oil and gas, petrochemicals, metals, power plants, cement, and pharmaceuticals. His expertise includes design engineering, presales, project and operations management, and site execution. For the last 15 years, he has held leadership positions and now leads the Semiconductor Ecosystem Development Group…