Mahesh retired as an Aerospace Executive in 2018 and has been involved with technology related start-ups and equity investments. Co-founder of AWEARE Technologies, G3, SRI and KPS Essentials, where he currently serves as an advisor, board member and helps oversee company operations to bring new products to market. Proven leader at execution of complex development & production programs. Strong track record of accomplishment; reputation for on schedule, high quality work/product lines. Excellent familiarity with all aspects of product development life cycle – design, development, test, integration, certification, production, and delivery. Managed multi-billion-dollar business with over 1,000 employees. Four U.S. patents issued in optical sensors and RF technology.