Sakri, Shailesh

Director of Automotive Audio Software at Harman International, Karnataka, India

Engineering

Experience

Recognized for his contribution in the field of Audio Signal Processing, Shailesh Sakri is a renowned engineer specialized in the field of Information Technology and Product Management. With over two decades of experience in the technology industry, he has focused on implementing innovative solutions and process optimization at global institutions such as Harman International India.

Among his main achievements, he has filed multiple patents in areas such as Directional Audio Capture and Directional Suppression with Omnidirectional Microphones. For example, he has developed multiple methods to improve the performance of sound pickup and stereo separation with spherical pickup microphones. In this way, he has contributed to optimizing audio quality in electronic devices such as smartphones and thereby improving end-user satisfaction. He has also led projects that integrate hardware and software in audio systems, which has allowed consumers to enjoy a more immersive sound experience.

On the other hand, he has balanced this work with his role as a researcher. In this regard, he has published numerous articles in specialized journals on topics such as voice signal management, the Fast Fourier Transform algorithm or the Adaptive Filter. In this way, his work has allowed the design of innovative products through the implementation of Artificial Intelligence. One example is that he has used this emerging tool to improve vehicle safety by monitoring driver distraction, which has helped to reduce traffic accidents and raise road safety standards.

He has also actively participated as a speaker at various global conferences, where he shares the latest advances in the field of engineering and technology.

Director of Automotive Audio Software at Harman International, Karnataka, India
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