ROHIT NABAR
Saratoga,CA
Summary
Senior Technologist with 20+ years of leadership across Wi-Fi, LTE, 5G NR (FR1/FR2), millimeter wave wireless, and cloud-managed broadband platforms, delivering silicon-to-system products deployed at multi-million-unit global scale. Proven track record in building elite global engineering organizations, driving standards and IP strategy, and transforming advanced R&D into high-reliability commercial platforms. Holder of 400+ granted U.S. patents with core IP licensed by Intel and Samsung. Former Apple, Cisco, and Marvell technology leader. Currently VP of Engineering at Mimosa/Jio Platforms Limited.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Engineering
Mimosa Networks (Jio Platforms Limited)
01.2024 - Current
- Lead global engineering delivering Jio AirFiber at multi-million unit scale
- Improved network KPIs by 40% over successive deployments through the introduction of new features
- Own full lifecycle for sub-6GHz and millimeter wave platforms with cloud management
- Drive AI/ML-powered resource allocation and fault analytics nationwide.
Senior Manager & Technologist
Apple
01.2016 - 01.2024
- Led FR2 systems engineering teams for cellular modem development
- Delivered AI-driven beam management algorithms for 5G platforms providing 2x improvement in performance and robustness.
- Developed early prototype/proof of concept platforms in collaboration with multiple cross-functional teams.
- Represented Apple in 3GPP standardization for strategic initiatives.
Senior Director, Technology
Lattice Semiconductor
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Led millimeterwave wireless backhaul product strategy around Lattice's 60 GHz wireless technology
- Nominated to Board-of-Directors, AllSeen Alliance
Director, Systems Engineering
Cisco Systems
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Led licensed LTE radio systems engineering team from concept to product.
- Successfully led engagements with tier-1 carriers to describe and demonstrate product capabilities and secure buy-in around roadmap.
- Directed SON, cloud-RAN and LTE-U initiatives
Director, Systems Engineering
Marvell Semiconductor
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Built 40+ systems engineering team for Wi-Fi SoC platforms, successfully delivering to and supporting top-tier products such as the Apple iPhone, Sony PlayStation, and Cisco Aironet Access Points
- Successfully commercialized advanced techniques around implicit beamforming and digital pre-distortion
- Led IEEE 802.11n/ac standards contributions for strategic initiatives.
Assistant Professor
Imperial College London
Education
Ph.D. - Electrical Engineering
Stanford University
Stanford, CA06.2003
MS - Electrical Engineering
Stanford University
Stanford, CA06.2000
BS - Electrical Engineering
Cornell University
05.1998
Skills
- Wireless Systems: Wi-Fi 6/7, LTE, 5G NR, Fixed Wireless Access, Backhaul
- Signal Processing: MIMO, MU-MIMO, beamforming, channel modeling, RF/DSP
- AI/ML in Networks: RRM, beam management, optimization
- Platforms: Cloud-RAN, broadband management platforms
- Standards: 3GPP RAN1/2/3, IEEE 80211
PATENTS & INDUSTRY IMPACT
- 400+ U.S. granted patents
- Licensed core IP to Intel and Samsung
- 20,000 citations
Timeline
Vice President, Engineering
Mimosa Networks (Jio Platforms Limited)
01.2024 - Current
Senior Manager & Technologist
Apple
01.2016 - 01.2024
Senior Director, Technology
Lattice Semiconductor
01.2015 - 01.2016
Director, Systems Engineering
Cisco Systems
01.2013 - 01.2015
Director, Systems Engineering
Marvell Semiconductor
01.2005 - 01.2013
Assistant Professor
Imperial College London
Ph.D. - Electrical Engineering
Stanford University
MS - Electrical Engineering
Stanford University
BS - Electrical Engineering
Cornell University