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Daniel A Arun Kumar is an accomplished Engineering Manager with over 27 years of experience in building and leading engineering organizations in hardware, VLSI, systems engineering, server application software validation, software operations, engineering operations, product design, engineering and program management, and ODCs. He possesses a thorough understanding of service offerings, technical preferences, and technical direction. He is a proven leader with a key product focus in the HW/VLSI domain for data networks, communication products, RISC processor-based single board computer controllers, CMOS cell design, ASIC library development, and test/application software development. Daniel is an expert in infusing new technology by providing continuous improvement in key operational metrics. He is an excellent communicator committed to managing operations and projects flawlessly while contributing to revenue-producing activities. He is proactive, performance-driven, and an operations professional with outstanding proven leadership experience. Daniel has led a multicultural cross-geo team of more than 20 people comprising of engineering managers, program managers, and matrix managers. He has successfully delivered multiple server software products for EPSD and effectively planned and handled the division's capital budget, resources, engineering, and business operations. Daniel's areas of expertise include hardware/VLSI/software operations, asset strategy management, product development, process improvement, training/development, expense control, needs assessment, budget management, resource planning, infrastructure management, and performance management. He is currently working as an Asset Strategy Manager - ASIA at Intel, managing and delivering strategic, timely, and cost-effective space and real estate solutions for site development of all Intel sites in the ASIA region. He has built a strong and healthy partnership with senior business leaders in the region. Daniel holds a Master's degree in Electronic Design & Technology from Indian Institute of Science (IISC) and Bachelor's degrees in Electronics & Communications from IISC and Physics from Madras Christian College. He is skilled in senior software engineering, testing, product design, software engineering, and infrastructure. With 36.20 years of relevant experience, Daniel is a valuable asset to any organization.