KEY PERSONNEL AND OFFICERS
Mary Lou DeWynGaert, Chief Administrative Officer
Ms. DeWynGaert earned a BS in Education, Math and Science. After a brief period of teaching, she became involved in the computer software industry.
Ms. DeWynGaert held numerous positions in RealWorld Corporation, one of the original developers of widely used accounting software packages for small- to medium-sized businesses. Positions included Director of Software Development, Customer Service and IT as well as Deputy to the President and CEO. During her tenure as Deputy to the President and CEO and VP Marketing for a widely used accounting software firm, company revenue grew from $6 million to $18 million annually.
She has also served as VP Development as well as Webmaster for other software firms.
Ms. DeWynGaert has been with Robotic Parking Systems, Inc. since 2005 where she is responsible for corporate and legal affairs, human resources, marketing and treasury.
Ramanathan Ramasubbu, Chief Operating Officer
“Ram” Ramasubbu joined Robotic Parking Systems in early 2006. He holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering. In his prior positions as Senior Mechanical Engineer and Technical Manager, Ramasubbu rapidly gained experience in all phases of the production and operation of Robotic Parking System.
Ramasubbu was involved in the design and build of the 765 space and 1200 space (previous Guinness World Record holder) parking facilities in Dubai. He was also instrumental in the design, installation and start-up of the 2314 space automated parking facility for Al Jahra Court in Kuwait which is the current holder of the Guinness World Record for the Largest Automated Parking Facility.
As COO, Ramasubbu heads the manufacturing and the engineering team which encompasses civil, structural, electrical, electronics, software, installation and project engineering although his specialty is in machine design and mechanical engineering. He is also responsible for garage operations.
Prior to Robotic Parking Systems, Ramasubbu held positions involving the design of industrial compressors, auto electrical components and building maintenance units for various organizations.
Rajeev Aswal, Chief Technology Officer
Rajeev Aswal is highly skilled in automation engineering and robotic technology with specific application to the patented Robotic Parking Systems’ technology for automatic parking garages.
Rajeev joined Robotic Parking Systems in early 2014. He holds a B.Tech degree in Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering. In his prior positions as Automation Manager, Rajeev rapidly gained experience in all phases of the robotic controls, electrical design, software design, and operation of Robotic Parking Systems.
He was involved in the Electrical, Control, and Software design-build of the 765-space and 1200-space (Former Guinness World Record for the Largest Automated Parking Garage) parking facilities in Dubai as well as instrumental in the design, installation, commissioning, and start-up of the 2350-space facility for Al Jahra Court in Kuwait which is the current holder of the Guinness World Record for the Largest Automated Parking Facility.
Rajeev implemented changes in software codes that makes the parking robot work faster and more efficiently which led the company to win TUV certificate for Highest Throughput Automated Garage in the World.
He is the key team member for the company to achieve 2021 U.S. Commercial Service Export Achievement Award.
As CTO, Rajeev heads the Robot manufacturing and engineering team which encompasses electrical, electronics, software, commissioning, installation, testing, and project engineering. He is also responsible for garage operations.
Prior to Robotic Parking Systems, Rajeev held positions involving the design, commissioning and testing of Baggage Handling Systems (BHS), Car Painting Robots, Automation of Air Handling Units, Automation of University Classrooms and building automation system (BAS).
Praveen Kamat, Software Development and Deployment
Mr. Kamat has over 20 years experience in industrial/factory automation, software product development, project implementation, and program management. From hands-on software development to large scale project management and customer interfacing, Mr. Kamat brings a wealth of knowledge and experience for the implementation of successful solutions.
Mr. Kamat is responsible for the design, development, and deployment of the software to manage the operations of automated garages for Robotic Parking Systems.
Until 2003 he worked at GE Fanuc as the Program Manager for Automotive programs (CIMPLICITY) and has been responsible for successfully managing and executing several projects for General Motors, Ford, Daimler Chrysler, and Honda. Prior to joining GE, Mr. Kamat worked for Ingersoll Milling Machines Company, a machine tool manufacturer, developing Intelligent Front End HMI applications for special CNC machine tools such as the Composite Tape Laying Machine, and Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS).
Kamat holds a M.S. in Industrial Engineering and B.E. degree in Production Engineering.
Qadeer Ahmed, Site Installations & Operations Manager Middle East
Qadeer Ahmed has been with Robotic Parking Systems since 2007 handling our UAE operations. He started as a technician Supervisor, was quickly promoted to Project Manager and then into Site Installation Manager in a little over five years with the company.
Ahmed is responsible for steel installation and supervision including surveying installed steel structure; machine installation, electrical and MEP installation with supervision; software coordination, commissioning of machines, co-ordination with corporate, and reporting for clients. He has over 20+ years Gulf experience.
Ahmed holds a diploma of Associate Engineer in Electrical Technologies.
Osama Fares, Structural Design Manager Middle East
Osama Fares is a highly skilled structural engineer with 17+ years experience. His projects include designing concrete and steel structures for towers, malls, factories, residential buildings, schools, hospitals and parking facilities.
Fares was the Structural Engineering Manager for the prestigious Al Jahra Court Complex and was instrumental in designing the automated parking structure for the complex.
Fares has worked with Robotic Parking Systems since 2013.
He is a certified Engineer in Kuwait and holds a Bachelors in Structural Engineering from the famous Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt.