Technical Account Manager at MathWorks | Supporting Apple Engineering

Hi, I'm Mihir Kavishwar RF/AI Engineering Innovator

Driving simulation-led decision making at Apple. Accelerating RF/semiconductor workflows and enabling multi-million dollar engineering impact through AI-driven optimization.

$2.4M+ Revenue Impact
6+ Apple Teams Supported
1 International Patent
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Mihir Kavishwar
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About Me

Bridging Engineering Excellence with Business Impact

I'm a passionate engineer with expertise in antenna design, signal processing, and software development. My work spans from hardware design to software implementation, always focused on solving complex problems with innovative solutions.

With a Master's in Engineering Management from the University of Southern California (USC), I've gained invaluable experience in entrepreneurship, commercialization, and leading engineering teams. I've been actively involved in startups like Trojan Resume, OneCard, and Dandelion, honing my skills in customer discovery, market analysis, and developing MVPs.

My technical expertise includes MATLAB, antenna array design, optimization algorithms, embedded systems, and full-stack development. I'm passionate about bridging the gap between engineering theory and practical business applications.

M.S. Engineering Management

University of Southern California

B.Tech Electronics & Telecom

Symbiosis Institute of Technology

Diploma in Business Management

SIBM Pune

My Journey

From Engineering Roots to Strategic Impact

A decade of growth across technology, business, and innovation

2014

Symbiosis Institute of Technology

B.Tech Electronics & Telecommunication + Business Diploma

Dual-track education combining deep engineering with business strategy. Ranked first in Engineering Graphics and selected for advanced IIT C++ training.

ECE SIBM Six Sigma
2018

International Patent Filed

AI-Powered Assistive Perception System

Developed a patented system using computer vision and machine learning to provide real-time assistive feedback for visually impaired users through haptic wearables. A precursor to modern AR spatial awareness systems.

Patent TensorFlow AR/VR
2018

MathWorks - Software Developer

4 Years | Antenna Toolbox & RF Engineering

Developed AI/ML-driven optimization workflows, surrogate models, and user-friendly GUIs. Contributed to tools used by Lockheed Martin and aerospace organizations. Achieved 70% faster optimization times.

MATLAB AI/ML RF Design
2022

USC Viterbi School of Engineering

M.S. Engineering Management + Tech Commercialization

Bridged engineering excellence with business strategy. Led entrepreneurial ventures including OneCard, Dandelion, and NanoShine. Secured Marshall Micro Catalyst Grant.

USC Entrepreneurship Product Strategy
2024

MathWorks - Technical Account Manager

Primary Technical Interface for Apple Inc.

Sole TAM supporting all major Apple engineering divisions including Apple Watch, RF/wireless, GNSS, manufacturing automation, and AI hardware pipelines. Generated $2.4M+ revenue at ~$200K/month burn rate.

Apple Strategic Accounts $2.4M Impact
Mission & Values

Bridging Deep Engineering with Scalable Impact

My mission is to build and scale high-impact systems that accelerate human potential. I believe technology-led, transparent, and data-driven decision systems can dramatically improve outcomes for organizations and society.

Honest Efforts & Loyalty

I believe in hard work, integrity, and standing by commitments to teams and organizations.

Critical Thinking

Approaching problems with curiosity and analytical rigor, mastering each skill along the way.

Collaborative Innovation

Trusting teams early, fostering collaboration, and driving transformational change together.

Beyond Engineering

Soccer
Bouldering
Music & Guitar
Travel

Winner of multiple singing competitions at MathWorks and runner-up in inter-collegiate football.

"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower."

- Steve Jobs
What I Do Best

Core Strengths

Software Engineering

Designed advanced sustainable systems and code architectures like MVC design patterns based on SOLID coding principles. Expert in MATLAB, JavaScript, and full-stack development with a focus on scalable, maintainable solutions.

MATLAB JavaScript MVC SOLID

Product Strategy

End-to-end expertise from product inception to market research and commercialization strategy involving new technology. Patented and commercialized haptic AR glasses for visually challenged people to navigate.

Market Research Commercialization Patents

Design & UX

Experienced in user-driven design and feedback usability testing for Beta prototypes. Skilled in Figma and Canva. Deeply inspired by "Don't Make Me Think" by Steve Krug, creating intuitive designs that users love.

Figma UX Research Prototyping

"The best way to predict the future is to create it."

- Peter Drucker
Featured Work

Case Studies & Projects

Explore my work across software engineering, product development, and innovation

AI-based Antenna Optimization
MathWorks Featured

AI-based Antenna Design & RF Optimization

Integrated SADEA surrogate model-based AI routine into MATLAB, dramatically cutting optimization time by 70%. Developed accessible APIs for command line and app use, receiving high praise for enhancing customer satisfaction in wireless antenna optimization.

70% Faster Optimization
100+ Enterprise Clients
AI/ML MATLAB Optimization RF Engineering
Genetic Algorithm Optimization
MathWorks

Genetic Algorithm Antenna Miniaturization

Designed application for billion-dollar clients leveraging genetic optimization for miniaturizing patch antennas, effectively halving the required antenna space.

50% Space Reduction
Genetic Algorithms MATLAB Optimization
5G Array Simulation
MathWorks

5G Array Simulation for MIMO & ESA

User-centric MATLAB application simulating antenna arrays for MIMO systems and ESA. Intuitive drag-and-drop GUI cutting production time by half and saving significant costs.

50% Time Saved
5G MIMO GUI Development
Legacy Infrastructure
MathWorks

Legacy Infrastructure Transition & Improvement

Restructured the Antenna simulation MATLAB app achieving 70% enhancement in memory and execution efficiency through MVC design pattern optimization and SOLID principles.

70% Performance Gain
Architecture Performance MVC
OneCard
Startup - Co-founder

OneCard - Credit Card Reward Optimizer

OneCard helps users maximize rewards on credit cards by recommending the best credit card at checkout. The Chrome extension analyzes product categories and merchants to find the optimal card for maximum reward points.

Chrome Extension FinTech Product Strategy
Dandelion
Startup

Dandelion - Community for Code

Digital contracting platform providing access to high-quality software development through community-oriented development. Creators pay only for the best work from the talent pool.

Platform Community SaaS
Haptic Feedback System
Patented Innovation

Haptic Feedback System for Visually Challenged

BTech project developing a haptic feedback system to help visually challenged people navigate. Uses camera sensors with OpenCV for depth perception and TensorFlow for object identification. The system creates a vibration map on a jacket to guide navigation. Patent filed and commercialization strategy developed.

OpenCV TensorFlow Arduino Hardware
Trojan Resume
Startup - Co-founder

Trojan Resume

Co-founded at USC to help students craft winning resumes. Developed business models, MVPs, and prototypes gaining hands-on entrepreneurship experience.

EdTech MVP Entrepreneurship
Distributed Circuits Simulator
MathWorks

Distributed Circuits Simulator App

Created simulator app to expedite RF frontend diagnostics with extensive debugging infrastructure that streamlined issue detection.

RF Design Debugging MATLAB
AquaChain
Startup

AquaChain - Blockchain Water Management

Decentralized water resource management platform leveraging blockchain technology for transparent tracking, distribution, and sustainability monitoring of water resources.

Blockchain Sustainability Web3
Neuron
Startup

Neuron - IoT Construction Site Management

Comprehensive IoT device that revolutionizes construction site management through multi-sensor technology, providing real-time monitoring, resource tracking, and intelligent data analytics.

IoT Construction AI Analytics
DormGrader
Startup

DormGrader - Student Housing Reviews

Platform for college students to rate and review dormitory housing, helping incoming freshmen make informed decisions about their living arrangements.

EdTech Reviews Community
LeaseKings
Startup

LeaseKings - Rental Marketplace

Streamlined rental marketplace connecting landlords with tenants, featuring seamless lease management, payments, and property listings.

PropTech Marketplace Payments
Consistency
Startup

Consistency - Habit Tracking App

Productivity app designed to help users build and maintain positive habits through streak tracking, reminders, and analytics-driven insights.

Productivity Mobile Analytics
NanoShine
Startup

NanoShine - FDA-Pathway Dental Nanotech

FDA-pathway-aligned nanoparticle-based dental technology designed to disrupt cavities at the molecular level and deliver targeted drug therapy. Led market strategy, regulatory understanding, and commercialization approach including integration into water-flossing systems.

FDA Pathway Nanotechnology MedTech
LoyaltyFi
Startup

LoyaltyFi - DeFi Loyalty Rewards

Decentralized finance platform that tokenizes loyalty rewards, enabling users to earn, trade, and redeem crypto-based loyalty points across brands.

DeFi Crypto Loyalty
AutoGenesis
Startup

AutoGenesis - Automation Framework

Low-code automation framework for building workflows that connect apps and services, enabling businesses to automate repetitive tasks efficiently.

Automation Low-Code Workflow
RightTime
Startup

RightTime - Smart Scheduling

Intelligent scheduling platform that uses AI to find the perfect meeting times across time zones, integrating with calendars to optimize availability.

Scheduling AI Productivity
Credentials

Certifications & Training

25+ verified certifications from prestigious institutions worldwide

C++ & Data Structures

IIT Kharagpur

Advanced Training

Six Sigma Green Belt

Certified

Process Excellence

Machine Learning

MathWorks Training

100% Score

Signal Processing

MathWorks Training

100% Score

Wireless Communications

MathWorks Training

100% Score

Simulink Fundamentals

MathWorks Training

100% Score

Product Management

IIBA Accredited

LinkedIn Learning

Program Management

NASBA Accredited

LinkedIn Learning

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What People Say

Testimonials

"Mihir is a former student of mine and a terrific one. He's smart, thoughtful, and collaborative. What makes him a great contributor is his generosity and respect for the opinions, skills and contributions of others he works with. He's clearly talented and technically adept himself. But he also has the rare trait of bringing out the talents and abilities in others he works with."

Hovig Tchalian

Hovig Tchalian

Professor, Marshall School of Business

University of Southern California

"I have worked with Mihir for about 4 years now. He showed a good understanding of the EM concepts as well as the software architecture. Over the last 3 years, Mihir has done a great job taking on complex projects and completing them on time. He is one of the go-to guys in my team when it comes to developing UI applications. He is an expert at design patterns and develops stable and reusable architecture. Every year at MathWorks Mihir has performed above and beyond the job responsibilities."

Shashank Kulkarni

Shashank Kulkarni

Engineering Manager

MathWorks

"Mihir is a fast learner, quick responder, and delivers his work in a timely manner. During his stay at MathWorks, he led three major app development work in Antenna and RF PCB Toolbox. His work produces easy to use, customer friendly apps for antenna and RF engineers. Mihir is very easy to work with. He listens to others' feedback, communicates and takes it to action."

Da Huang

Da Huang

Senior Team Lead

MathWorks

"I found Mihir keen on exploring innovative solutions to the problems faced by people. He developed a haptic feedback vibration vest for the visually handicapped. The system contains two camera sensors that calculate the depth of obstacles. Mihir and his teammates secured a patent for this invention. He also explored opportunities to productize the prototype. Mihir communicates well and connects easily with people."

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Professional Journey

Experience & Education

Work

Technical Account Manager

MathWorks, Inc.

Jul 2024 - Present

Application Engineer for Apple, performing technical consulting, engineering analysis, and data-driven decision-making. Reduced Apple's predicted usage decline from 10-15% to 4-5%, enhanced customer retention, and reduced time-to-market by 2-3 months for engineering projects.

Education

M.S. Engineering Management

University of Southern California

Aug 2022 - May 2024

Specialized in entrepreneurship, commercialization, and leading engineering teams. Co-founded Trojan Resume and OneCard startups. Active in Reach, Snow Club, Mountain Climbing, and Apollo Choir.

Work

Senior Associate Software Engineer

MathWorks, Inc.

May 2021 - Apr 2022

Managed interns, improved code architecture, and oversaw legacy code migration. Developed cutting-edge app features for RF and Antenna products. Improved code efficiency by 70% and mastered MVC design patterns.

Work

Associate Software Engineer

MathWorks, Inc.

Aug 2018 - May 2021

Developed antenna modeling and design tools in MATLAB. Key achievements include AI-based SADEA optimization integration, 5G array simulation apps, and legacy infrastructure change management.

Work

Project Trainee

MathWorks, Inc.

Jul 2017 - Dec 2017

Designed fractal antennas and J-pole antennas for Antenna Toolbox. Created brand-new antenna catalog elements demonstrating strong understanding of EM concepts and software architecture.

Education

B.Tech Electronics & Telecommunication

Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Pune

Aug 2014 - Apr 2018

Top student in Engineering Graphics. Developed patented Haptic Feedback System for visually challenged. Hands-on experience with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and embedded systems development.

Technical Expertise

Skills & Certifications

Technical Skills

MATLAB C/C++ JavaScript Python HTML/CSS Git TensorFlow OpenCV

Engineering Domains

Antenna Design RF Engineering Signal Processing 5G/MIMO Embedded Systems AI/ML Optimization

Leadership & Management

Six Sigma Green Belt Lean-Kanban-Kaizen Project Management Team Leadership Product Strategy

Certifications

MATLAB Certification
C++ and Data Structures - IIT Kharagpur
Six Sigma Green Belt - MSME Gov. of India

"The only way to do great work is to love what you do."

- Steve Jobs
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Ready to Create Something Amazing Together?

I'm always excited to discuss new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to bring your vision to life. Whether you're looking for a software engineer, product strategist, or just want to connect - I'd love to hear from you.

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