Sadanand Hegde

Background

About Sadanand Hegde

I am a Senior Staff Engineer with over 13 years of experience in RF systems engineering, wireless network planning, and technical program delivery across the telecom and smart utility industries. I specialize in building and leading technical solutions that integrate customer needs, product strategy, and engineering execution. At Cambium Networks, I drive the technical development and lifecycle of LINKPlanner, a proprietary RF design tool. I collaborate with product managers, sales teams, and global customers to define tool requirements, prioritize enhancements, and ensure accurate performance across evolving wireless technologies like mmWave and LTE. My role combines engineering depth with product ownership and user focus. Previously, at Itron, I led the design of RF Mesh and Star networks for smart metering infrastructure, developed automation workflows using Alteryx, and supported RFP bids with spatial analysis and network insights. I worked closely with field teams, sales, and engineering groups to deliver customer-aligned, data-driven solutions. My career foundation was built at Ericsson, where I contributed to LTE planning and optimization for major global deployments. Core Competencies: Technical Product Ownership: End-to-end lifecycle management of RF planning tools System Engineering: RF Mesh, Star, LTE, mmWave network architecture & deployment Cross-Functional Collaboration: Bridging product, engineering, sales & customer teams Data-Driven Decision Making: Alteryx, Tableau for analysis and workflow automation Geospatial Network Planning: QGIS, MapInfo, Google Earth for spatial design and coverage Process Optimization & Tool Development: Streamlining internal tools and feedback loops Customer Centric Thinking: Translating field/user feedback into actionable product features While my designation reflects engineering seniority, my day-to-day work blends technical leadership with product thinking ensuring that the solutions we deliver are technically sound, user-focused, and strategically aligned with business goals. I’m passionate about building intelligent tools, solving real-world wireless challenges, and enabling high performing teams to deliver scalable impact.