Career Direction

What I'm Looking For Next

I am exploring Director or Principal-level roles where I can lead through architectural direction, systems thinking, and strong team mentorship.

20+ years in infrastructure Focus: infra + robotics Built for high-growth teams
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Primary Goal

I am seeking a role where I can provide technical clarity and strategic oversight across complex platforms, while delegating tactical execution to strong teams.

I am especially interested in the intersection of Infrastructure and Robotics. My recent work and Master's research focus on ROS 2 and autonomous mobility, and I am motivated by greenfield architecture decisions that set teams up for long-term success.

Non-Negotiables

  • Directional autonomy to drive long-term alignment
  • Culture over ego and strong psychological safety
  • Continuous learning as a core team behavior
  • Tooling sovereignty for AI-assisted workflows
  • Strategic architectural ownership with leadership partnership

Good-to-Have

Location

Based in Abu Dhabi

I prefer to remain in Abu Dhabi, UAE while operating in a global context.

Mobility

Open to travel

I am happy to travel 25-35% for strategic alignment and team collaboration.

Work Style

Deep focus matters

I value environments that protect focused blocks for technical assessment, architecture work, and mentorship.

International Mobility

Strategic Relocation

While currently based in Abu Dhabi, I am open to long-term relocation for the right leadership opportunity within established international tech ecosystems.

Contact

If this aligns with your team, email mail@ashwinm.net.

I usually respond within 48 hours.