Malhar Shah

Founder/CEO

2022 - Current

Program Manager, B2C Mower/Compact Tractor

2022

Lead the development and launch of world-class customer solutions across multiple product lines, including B2C tractors, mowers, and attachments and implements. ▪ Lead and manage a 15-person cross-functional team to deliver new tractors, managing budgets exceeding $16M across projects. Successfully addressed critical customer needs, resulting in a significant SVA increase of over $50M for the company ▪ Oversee the entire program lifecycle for various tractor families, ensuring both product and factory readiness to launch next-generation products in the market ▪ Develop comprehensive product roadmaps and define strategic direction across multiple products and features. Collaborate closely with engineering, marketing, and finance teams to create detailed project proposals that align with customer needs and achieve strong financial returns ▪ Maintain strong alignment and communication with cross-functional teams and leadership throughout ongoing projects while effectively securing approvals and alignment from executive leadership for new project initiatives

Project Manager, Attachments & Implements

2021 - 2022

Led the B2C mower, utility vehicle, and compact tractor attachments and implements to manage the existing portfolio and deliver new products to market. Key Achievements: ▪ Led 3 cross-functional teams (15 members each) achieving product leadership & ~$2.5M contribution margin improvement ▪ Implemented digital tools and processes to automate tasks, improve communication, and foster independent yet collaborative teamwork ▪ Led portfolio and budget planning, product development, manufacturing ramp-up planning, inventory management, and continuous business health reviews ▪ Utilized data-driven insights from business health reviews to guide strategic decisions and optimize team performance

Product & Quality Engineer, Partnering Solutions

2019 - 2021

Leading product and quality engineering to execute and maintain products developed through 16 partner companies. Key Achievements: ▪ Led engineering and quality teams across four product lines, ensuring a complete portfolio that meets diverse customer needs. Drove a 90% warranty reduction through improved design requirements ▪ Managed projects, delivering on-time product releases and achieving cost savings of $600K annually. Performed risk assessments and developed mitigation strategies for uninterrupted product availability ▪ Led diverse teams through the design cycle, streamlining parts workflow for efficient product launches. Provided production and field support, ensuring quality standards were met across all products ▪ Identified and championed cost-saving opportunities through business proposals and process improvements

Project Manager/Business Partner Specialist, Partnering Solutions

2020 - 2020

Led product development program teams with strategic suppliers including managing cross-functional global teams. Key Achievements: ▪ Led a 20-person team to successfully launch the Walk-Behind Mower with new features, on-time delivery, and significant cost savings ($32/mower) ▪ Managed a $700K obsolete inventory project, creating a plan that reduced inventory and reused parts, saving over $500K ▪ Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize production for new mowers through mule builds, resulting in a smooth roll-out and reduced warranty issues

Autonomous Systems Engineer, Technology Commercialization

2017 - 2019

Led the development and commercialization of autonomy in golf products while delivering speed to market. Key Achievements: ▪ Defined architecture, technical solutions, and software/product requirements for autonomous vehicle sub-systems (telematics, navigation, guidance, perception). Built prototypes to demonstrate feasibility ▪ Established a new project execution process, created a project plan, and assembled a cross-functional team for efficient commercialization of autonomous vehicle technology ▪ Secured buy-in from senior leadership and fostered collaboration across self-driving system project teams to achieve faster time-to-market

Product Manager, Golf

2017 - 2017

Be part of a two-person team investigating an autonomous technology company, leading into an exclusive partnership. Key Achievements: ▪ Led market research with golf courses to identify customer needs for self-driving technology in golf course maintenance ▪ Facilitated technology development by acting as a liaison between marketing and engineering teams ▪ Translated customer needs into concrete engineering requirements by developing customer stories for the golf telematics system ▪ Performed equipment demos, and developed comprehensive marketing materials including sales manuals, equipment operation cost databases, website layouts, and product announcements to support a successful launch

Product Engineer, Vehicle Electrical Systems Design

2016 - 2017

Be part of a team that was responsible for designing electrical systems and integrating into mowing equipment. Key Achievements: ▪ Led development of a mower switch that addressed $150K / year warranty issue ▪ Led product requirements for a clutch module addressing belt breakage field issue ▪ Developed a frugal proximity sensor solution for golf mowers yielding $45K / year in potential cost savings

Associate, Business Sustainability Collaborative

2021 - 2024

Redefine how businesses measure success and use them as a driver for positive change. Key initiatives include leading development of a sustainability career development program, community outreach and supporting B-Corp clinic.

Due Diligence Analyst

2022 - 2022

Conduct due diligence on companies seeking Seed, Series A or Series B funding through the network.

Hardware Intern

2015 - 2015

•Managed, drove and designed two hands-on New Product Initiative (NPI) prototyping projects simultaneously to aid integration of new technologies into mainstream products. •Utilized application notes and worked with application engineers from parts supplier to design a Bluetooth Low Energy module and a Wireless Charging solution. •Worked autonomously with multi-site cross-functional teams, functional managers, PCB layout team, in-house manufacturing team in China, suppliers in the US and China, documentation team, and legal team to deliver the project objectives within reasonable deadline. •Simulated design using PSpice, troubleshot SMT PCBs, conducted brainstorming sessions, design reviews, kick-off and wrap-up presentations, and cost-analysis.

Hardware Intern

2014 - 2014

•Worked on a confidential NPI project to design a proof of concept for a wearable device on a team of interns and engineers across mechanical, software and hardware disciplines as the only hardware lead on the project. •Integrated a power and charging circuit, User Interface and signal integrity for LCD Display to deliver a working prototype within a 4-week deadline for the NPI project. •Performed Engineering Validation Test (EVT) on an ongoing project to validate the quality of signals and performance. •Designed and built an ExpressPCB board to facilitate the Validation Test.

Electrical Lab Assistant

2014 - 2014

•Repaired and maintained electrical, electronic workshop equipment. •Collected, delivered, and returned parts/equipment for lab experiments. •Organized/stored parts, collected/maintained inventory.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

2013 - 2013

•Analyzed water and wastewater samples using biological and chemical methods. •Assisted faculty members and graduate students conducting research in the Environmental Engineering department. •Researched methods of water purification using the process of forward and reverse osmosis.