Our Team
INDEPENDENT ENGINEERING SPECIALISTS
Independent specialists.
Connected expertise.
Good engineering depends on bringing the right knowledge together, not simply on the size of a permanent team.
GW audio design collaborates with independent engineers and developers specialising in electronics, hardware architecture, embedded systems and professional audio. The expertise required is selected according to the technical scope and development stage of each assignment.
Our shared engineering approach connects specialist contributions through clear responsibilities, technical review and a focus on solutions that can be verified and carried into production.
01 / EMBEDDED SYSTEMS & FIRMWARE ENGINEERING
Vinod L. Ganesh
Embedded firmware & hardware engineer
Vinod is a self-driven Embedded Firmware and Hardware Engineer with over two decades of experience in the embedded systems domain. As a modern knowledge worker, he combines deep technical expertise with a long-term commitment to the research, design, and development of embedded solutions based on microcontrollers, microprocessors, digital signal processors (DSPs) and FPGAs.
Living and working in Chennai, India, Vinod exemplifies multidisciplinary thinking in practice. His broad skill set spans multiple areas of product development, where he consistently applies both analytical depth and practical ingenuity.
Together with his colleague Suraj, he co-owns and serves as Principal Engineer at Decisure Consultancy Services, located at the IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai - India. Through his work, Vinod contributes meaningfully to India's knowledge economy, blending innovation, engineering precision and a clear vision for embedded technology.
02 / ELECTRONICS & HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT
Suraj J. Ravishaa
Hardware design engineer
Suraj is an independent Hardware Design Engineer with extensive, hands-on experience in developing robust and reliable hardware systems. As a modern knowledge worker, he combines deep technical insight with practical execution, specializing in hardware architecture, schematic design and PCB development. His expertise also includes validation testing, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA), ensuring a smooth transition from concept to production.
He is associated with Decisure Consultancy Services, located at the IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai - India, where he contributes to high-impact innovation. Suraj has a strong track record in designing motor controllers, battery management systems (BMS), medical devices, IoT and industrial IoT solutions. Driven by precision and a passion for excellence, he consistently delivers intelligent, well-engineered solutions.
In collaboration with Vinod, he is committed to advancing the quality of hardware development in India, applying a wealth of knowledge and experience gained throughout his professional journey.
03 / INDEPENDENT SPECIALIST · AUDIO ENGINEERING
Harry van der Schans
Audio, DSP & broadcast systems
Harry van der Schans collaborates with GW audio design as a freelance developer-engineer, specialising in custom electronics and advanced audio system engineering. Through his company, SMP audio, he focuses on the design, prototyping and small-scale manufacturing of sophisticated electronic circuits, custom PCB layouts and DSP-based audio processing solutions. His work also includes technical integration and maintenance services for broadcast audio studio environments.
With over 30 years of experience as a live sound engineer, Harry has worked across a wide range of music and theatre productions. His background includes the modernisation and optimisation of high-end mixing consoles, delivering improved performance, stability and reliability in critical live environments.
Certified in Dante™ and proficient in a variety of networked audio and control protocols, he specialises in the design and troubleshooting of complex system communication infrastructures. His expertise includes intelligent networking solutions for digital signage, audio distribution and streaming systems. Based in Rotterdam - the Netherlands, Harry combines audio and radio broadcast engineering with sophisticated system integration.
04 / HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
Independent expertise. Shared engineering direction.
Specialists contribute within a project-specific team rather than a fixed organisational structure. Engineering decisions, technical interfaces, documentation and verification are coordinated so that the individual disciplines remain connected to the complete product.
This collaborative model is part of our engineering approach, guided by the Ultimate Development Roadmap (UDR) and a clear focus on practical delivery.
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