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Department: Technology & Innovation Reports To: CEO / Director Company: Makerspace Masters About Makerspace Masters: Makerspace Masters is a leader in designing and implementing end-to-end Innovation Labs for K–12 and higher education institutions. Our offerings span across Software, Hardware, Robotics, AI, and Design Thinking curriculums — enabling over 200,000 students in India, the US, and Dubai to become future-ready innovators. Role Summary: We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Technology Head to lead the full spectrum of our technological initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in software and hardware development , AI/ML technologies , and enterprise-grade server and storage infrastructure . This role is critical to scaling our innovation labs, product development, and technology vision across multiple geographies. Key Responsibilities: Technology Leadership Define and execute a comprehensive technology roadmap aligning with educational innovation and business growth. Lead cross-functional teams in the development and deployment of cutting-edge software, hardware, and AI/ML-enabled solutions. Software & Application Development Oversee the development of scalable web/mobile applications, APIs, cloud-hosted services, and IoT integrations. Ensure software architecture supports modularity, performance, and security best practices. Hardware & Embedded Systems Lead prototyping and deployment of electronics, IoT devices, robotics, 3D printers, sensors, and educational hardware tools. Evaluate and implement advancements in microcontroller-based and SBC (Single Board Computer) solutions like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Design and deploy AI/ML models for education-based use cases, including computer vision, recommendation engines, and learning analytics. Guide team on best practices in model training, validation, deployment, and performance optimization. Server & Storage Infrastructure Architect and manage on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure, including enterprise-grade servers, NAS/SAN storage, and virtualization platforms. Ensure high availability, data redundancy, backup strategies, and cybersecurity across the infrastructure. Innovation Integration Work closely with curriculum and product design teams to integrate relevant technology solutions that enhance student learning. Stay updated on global trends in EdTech and identify emerging technologies for implementation. Vendor & Stakeholder Management Liaise with hardware/software vendors, cloud partners, and OEMs to source and implement reliable technology solutions. Participate in client presentations, technical workshops, and thought leadership initiatives. Desired Profile: Education: Bachelor's/Master’s in Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology, or equivalent technical discipline. Experience: Minimum 10+ years in a senior technology leadership role. Strong portfolio of hands-on experience across: Software Development: Full stack, DevOps, Cloud-native apps. Hardware Engineering: Robotics, IoT, Embedded systems. AI/ML: Model development and deployment using TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, etc. Server & Storage Solutions: Familiarity with Dell, HP, Lenovo servers; RAID, NAS/SAN, cloud storage (AWS S3, Azure Blob, etc.). Key Skills: Languages: Python, C++, JavaScript, Java, etc. Frameworks: Node.js, React, Django, etc. Tools: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Jenkins. Hardware: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, robotics platforms. Cloud: AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure. Storage & Backup: Veeam, QNAP, Synology, RAID arrays, virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V). Show more Show less