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M Praveen Acharya

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VP & Global Delivery Head for Semicon Engineering at Capgemini Engineering
📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

M. Praveen Acharya serves as the VP & Global Delivery Head for Semicon Engineering at Capgemini, leveraging over 36 years of experience in VLSI design and engineering business management. A BE graduate from Anna University, he specializes in global strategy, delivery, and high-value engagements for platinum accounts.

In a 2019 interview, he shared that his fathers career as a radio engineer for Murphy Radio sparked his initial interest in electronics. This early exposure at home laid the foundation for his extensive career in the semiconductor industry.

He appeared as a guest on Capgeminis "Techipedia Series" podcast to discuss the rise of the semiconductor industry and the impact of AI.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
VP & Global Delivery Head for Semicon Engineering
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Personality Overview

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Hard To Convince
Friendly Yet Blunt
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They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting proof as well as information. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Priorities

Topics M cares about

Semiconductor Industry
As a frequent panelist and podcast guest, he discusses India's role in the global semiconductor landscape, including R&D, manufacturing, and design technology evolution.
VLSI Design
His career is rooted in VLSI design and engineering. He actively seeks proven VLSI engineering leaders to drive growth and innovation at Capgemini.
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Career

Work history

4-2022 - 12-2024
VP & Global Delivery Head for Semicon Engineering
Capgemini Engineering
11-2018 - 1-2022
Vice President, Global Delivery for Semiconductor Services @ Semiconductor Sector of Portfolio BU
Cyient
4-2015 - 10-2018
Senior Vice President, APAC Semiconductor Div
Synapse DA
6-2012 - 11-2014
Director & VP (Digital BU)
Sankalp & KPIT Semiconductor Pvt Ltd
9-2011 - 5-2012
CEO
Sankalp & KPIT Semiconductor Pvt Ltd
In the press

Media appearances

Rise of The Semiconductor Industries – Capgemini Techipedia Series (Episode featuring M Praveen Acharya, VP & Global Delivery Head for Semicon Engineering, Capgemini Engineering). Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Education
1982 - 1986
BE
Anna University Chennai
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DISC profile (public)

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