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Amit Sahrawat promoted to senior director at Samsung Electronics
Noida-based tech leader to drive innovation in communication and firmware
MUMBAI: Samsung Electronics has promoted Amit Sahrawat to senior director, effective March 2026. Based in Noida, Amit will lead strategic research and development initiatives, focusing on enhancing communication protocols, system software, and next-generation firmware to boost device performance and collaboration across teams.
Sharing his excitement, Amit said, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as senior director at Samsung Electronics! I am deeply grateful for the unwavering support from my team, seniors, mentors and peers. I feel fortunate to work alongside such talented and passionate individuals. The technology landscape is evolving rapidly, and we are transforming to create solutions and products that make a meaningful impact on society. In this role, I remain committed to fostering a culture of innovation, growth and leading AI initiatives to achieve great things.”
Amit brings over 18 years of experience at Samsung Electronics, progressing through roles from senior chief engineer to director. His career has focused on system architecture, embedded programming, team leadership, and technical vision. Before Samsung, he contributed to Conexant Systems and Network Programs India Ltd, honing his expertise in system software and communication protocols.
With this elevation, Amit is set to steer Samsung’s R&D ambitions, shaping the next wave of technology solutions that blend performance, collaboration and innovation.
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Magellanic Cloud names Syed Ameeruddin CEO of e-surveillance arm
Keeping a sharper eye on the future, Magellanic Cloud is putting a seasoned watcher in charge.
MUMBAI – Magellanic Cloud Ltd. has elevated Syed Ameeruddin as Chief Executive Officer of its e-surveillance business, bringing its iVIS and Provigil operations under a unified leadership to accelerate growth in intelligent monitoring and infrastructure solutions.
Ameeruddin, a nearly two-decade veteran of the company, steps into the role after leading the e-surveillance vertical. His career trajectory—from Business Development Manager to the top of the vertical—reflects a steady climb built on operational depth, client engagement, and strategic execution across multiple subsidiaries.
Over the years, he has played a central role in expanding the company’s footprint, strengthening client relationships, and streamlining operations. He has also been instrumental in integrating acquisitions, helping align new businesses with Magellanic Cloud’s long-term strategy while stabilising performance across diverse domains.
More recently, Ameeruddin has contributed to securing key mandates spanning railways, the National Highways Authority of India, and the BFSI sector—wins that have bolstered the company’s order book and deepened its presence in critical infrastructure.
Commenting on the move, Joseph Sudheer Thumma said Ameeruddin’s leadership has been “pivotal in shaping the e-surveillance business,” citing his ability to drive growth, build teams, and deliver strategic wins as key to the company’s journey. His elevation, Thumma added, is expected to further accelerate expansion in AI-driven surveillance and infrastructure solutions.
The transition comes as demand surges for AI-enabled monitoring, centralised command systems, and large-scale deployments across mission-critical environments. Magellanic Cloud’s e-surveillance segment—anchored by iVIS and Provigil—has emerged as a significant growth engine, delivering projects across banking, transport, highways, and public infrastructure.
In his new role, Ameeruddin will focus on scaling platform capabilities, expanding deployments in complex environments, and developing integrated solutions that enhance real-time intelligence and operational resilience. He will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer of the company alongside his new responsibilities.
With this leadership shift, Magellanic Cloud is doubling down on its ambition to stay ahead in India’s rapidly evolving surveillance ecosystem—where seeing, increasingly, is not just believing, but predicting.
