Wise Systems Appoints Accomplished Technology Leader Umesh Chandra as Vice President of Engineering
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wise Systems, the leading AI-powered delivery optimization platform provider, today announced the appointment of Umesh Chandra as Vice President of Engineering. Chandra joins Wise Systems amid the rapid pace of demand and global adoption of the company’s last mile delivery solutions.
Backed by investors such as Gradient Ventures, Valo Ventures, Tiger Global Management and Prologis Ventures, Wise Systems has grown significantly in recent years, amid increased demand for delivery optimization technologies in a number of markets global. Wise Systems’ partnership with Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), under the Daimler Trucks Asia (DTA) umbrella, has extended the company’s reach to the commercial vehicle industry in Japan, one of most active last mile markets in the world. .
With extensive experience in location-based technology and managing global engineering teams, Umesh will focus on scaling the Wise Systems platform and attracting top engineering talent as Wise Systems expands its customer base. Prior to joining Wise Systems, the accomplished technology leader held various leadership positions in multinational organizations, including Nokia, and most recently served as Vice President of Products and Engineering at HERE Technologies’ Localization Services Division.
“We are delighted to welcome Umesh to the leadership team of Wise Systems. A recognized leader, he brings over 25 years of engineering and research experience in location services, platform infrastructure, research and discovery in emerging and global markets. His extensive experience will enable Wise Systems to accelerate the delivery of its innovative last mile solutions. — Chazz Sims, CEO and Co-Founder of Wise Systems
“Wise Systems has been at the forefront of creating intelligent software that enables the perfect delivery experience, using machine learning to continuously improve fleet efficiency, service and reduce emissions. Wise Systems is a leader in artificial intelligence technology for last mile delivery operations, and I am excited to lead the engineering team to develop and implement the company’s strategic roadmap. .” — Umesh Chandra, Vice President of Engineering at Wise Systems.
Wise Systems’ real-time automated system powers delivery and service operations for a wide variety of global multi-billion dollar companies, including Anheuser-Busch and Lyft, and other grocery market leaders , beverage, parcel, courier, field service and other industries.
About Wise Systems
Trusted by the world’s leading brands, Wise Systems is a delivery optimization platform that empowers drivers to deliver an exceptional customer experience by streamlining every step of last-mile delivery operations. For last mile operations that want to strike the perfect balance between customer expectations and operational efficiency, the Wise Systems platform continuously improves fleet efficiency, performance and customer service and reduces mileage fleet, carbon footprint and delivery delays. Wise Systems is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. For more information, visit www.wisesystems.com.
