Meet Our Team

Palaniappan Parivel (Palani)

Founder & Business Head | Upshot Engineering LLP

MedTech Product Strategist | R&D Innovator | Regulatory Execution Leader

Palani is a seasoned medtech strategist and product realization expert with over 23 years of cross-sector engineering experience in medical devices and healthcare technology. He is widely respected for his ability to translate complex ideas into high-performing, compliant products—combining technical depth with sharp business foresight.

Palani’s journey began in the early 2000s as a design engineer working on precision components and special-purpose machines. His passion for system-level thinking led him into the medical devices domain, where he took on increasingly critical roles—from Senior Design Engineer at Tata Elxsi, to R&D Project Manager at HCL, where he collaborated with global teams on DePuy Orthopaedics’ Leeds facility. His leadership matured further at Medtronic (Covidien MITG), where, as Engineering Manager, he led cross-functional teams, drove global design transfer initiatives, and played a key role in sustaining and launching advanced minimally invasive technologies.

This rich foundation shaped his perspective on what enables lasting innovation—not just creativity or funding, but structured execution, regulatory clarity, and design discipline.

In 2017, inspired by the growing energy in the global MedTech ecosystem, Palani founded Upshot Engineering with a clear and forward-looking vision.

To empower medical device innovators by providing end-to-end support in design, development, and compliance—so that great ideas can reach patients faster, safer, and smarter.

Today, under Palani’s leadership, Upshot has grown into a trusted product development and compliance partner for a wide spectrum of medical device companies—from emerging startups to multinational OEMs.

Palani continues to lead Upshot as both a strategist and mentor—guiding architecture reviews, shaping compliance roadmaps, and personally driving value across critical projects. His leadership style reflects clarity, accountability, and technical empathy—ensuring every solution is not only compliant but built with purpose.

Outside the boardroom, Palani finds peace in the quiet company of his pets—where patience, loyalty, and instinctive connection echo the values he brings into Upshot: trust, focus, and unwavering integrity.

Tamil Selvi

Principal Regulatory Strategy & Compliance | Medical Devices

Tamil Selvi is a deeply experienced regulatory strategist with over 13 years of hands-on expertise in global medical device submissions, specializing in technical file preparation, GSPR alignment, and lifecycle regulatory management. With a background in biomedical engineering and a postgraduate specialization in Regulatory Affairs, she blends scientific depth with regulatory precision—enabling seamless navigation across complex product categories and international frameworks.

Her career spans a comprehensive portfolio of medical device submissions—including EU CE marking (MDR), US FDA 510(k), Health Canada, and APAC markets—across Class II and Class III devices. She has led end-to-end regulatory strategy for both off-the-shelf and make-to-order medical technologies, bringing clarity to custom product pathways while mitigating compliance risks. Tamil is particularly skilled at interpreting clinical evidence, defining regulatory strategies from design phase to market, and coordinating the creation of robust, audit-ready documentation across global product lines.

A strong advocate of structured documentation and forward-looking compliance, she has extensive experience leading GSPR conformity assessments, preparing and maintaining technical documentation per Annex II & III of the EU MDR, and working cross-functionally with R&D, QA, and legal teams to ensure synchronized submissions. Her deep understanding of usability engineering, risk management, and post-market surveillance further reinforces her ability to lead high-risk product portfolios with confidence.

Tamil’s leadership style is grounded in calm execution, strategic foresight, and cross-cultural collaboration. Her ability to convert regulatory obligations into business-enabling pathways makes her an invaluable asset for companies navigating dynamic global markets.

Outside of work, Tamil is a proud mother of two and a passionate culinary artist who finds balance in both structure and creativity—reflecting the same ethos she brings to her professional life. Her positive energy and people-first approach enrich Upshot’s culture, inspiring collaboration and excellence across teams.

Jeyakarthikeyan (Jey)

Lead System Design & Risk Engineering | Medical Devices

Jey is a systems thinker and a hands-on engineering leader with over 12 years of experience in innovating, validating, and delivering electro-mechanical medical devices—from early-stage concept to clinical reality. His career has been shaped around one clear theme: turning complex medical needs into practical, compliant, and life-improving technologies.

With deep technical roots in mechanical engineering, Jey has played a pivotal role in full-lifecycle product development, including Class III active implantable devices. He has owned system-level responsibilities across new product development (NPD), from clinical insight translation and concept design to DFMEA, risk management, verification, and clinical readiness. One of his hallmark achievements includes leading a breakthrough device from the whiteboard to successful clinical investigation—a rare and high-stakes journey he navigated with precision and integrity.

Jey’s fluency in ISO 13485, 14971, and FDA/CE frameworks enables him to bridge engineering innovation with global regulatory expectations. He is also a skilled trainer, helping manufacturers build robust risk files aligned with real-world use conditions and safety-critical thinking.

Curious by nature and grounded in execution, Jey brings critical thinking, diagnostic insight, and anatomical understanding into every challenge he solves. Outside the lab, he’s a passionate car enthusiast who sees mechanical systems not just as assemblies—but as elegant problems waiting to be understood.

Thirumalai Kuppusamy (Thirumalai)

Lead R&D Strategy & Product Realization | Medical Devices

Thirumalai K is an exceptionally talented product innovation expert with over 14 years of experience in the medical device, materials science, and manufacturing sectors. Specializing in new product development (NPD), project management, regulatory affairs, and quality assurance, he has a proven ability to convert complex requirements into scalable, compliant products.

Thirumalai began his career in injection molding and thermal applications at Indo-US MIM and Murugappa Morgan Thermal Ceramics, where he developed a solid foundation in materials-driven NPD. These early experiences cultivated his expertise in product integrity, precision tooling, and performance-critical design.

At Upshot, he leads innovation pipelines for global medical device clients, overseeing design control, risk management, and EU MDR submissions for Class II and Class III devices. He ensures products meet the highest regulatory standards through his expertise in ISO 14971, process validation, and Post-Market Surveillance (PMS).

Thirumalai also brings hands-on experience with injection molding, metal injection molding (MIM), and secondary machining processes, driving process optimization using Six Sigma and DOE methodologies. His broad expertise in materials processing and regulatory compliance makes him a key asset in complex product developments requiring both innovation and compliance.

Beyond engineering, Thirumalai is a passionate trader who finds joy in reading markets and studying behavioral trends—reflecting the same analytical rigor and risk-informed mindset he brings to product development. Whether decoding charts or de-risking device launches, he thrives where complexity demands clarity.

At Upshot, Thirumalai anchors the bridge between deep science and patient impact—making innovation not just possible, but purpose-driven.

Imran Khan

Principal Product Development, TMV & Process Optimization | Medical Devices

Imran Khan is a highly accomplished mechanical engineer with over 15 years of cross-sector experience in product development, value engineering, and process validation. With a career that bridges the precision of the automotive industry and the compliance demands of medical devices, Imran brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise and system-level thinking to every project he leads.

Specialized in value engineering and cost modeling, he has successfully delivered solutions that align technical feasibility with commercial viability—especially in complex domains like rubber molding, design-to-cost, and high-precision assemblies. Imran has worked extensively with global OEMs and regulated industry leaders, supporting critical programs ranging from legacy product re-engineering to end-to-end new product development.

Imran is a subject-matter expert in Test Method Validation (TMV), verification and validation protocols, and process capability enhancement. His structured approach to engineering challenges, combined with strong statistical grounding, makes him an indispensable contributor in high-stakes product realization environments.

Whether he’s optimizing manufacturability or resolving late-stage product risks, Imran operates with discipline, clarity, and hands-on execution. A true engineer’s engineer, he is driven by the joy of technical problem-solving and the pursuit of design excellence.

Beyond his technical domain, Imran is a passionate traveler who finds inspiration in exploring diverse cultures and geographies. This openness to learning and experience reflects in both his professional adaptability and collaborative spirit—making him a valuable pillar in Upshot’s innovation-driven culture.

Vigneshwar (Vignesh)

Senior System Design & Risk Engineering | Medical Devices

Vignesh is a focused and execution-driven medical device engineer with over 7 years of experience transforming design intent into globally compliant, patient-centric solutions. With a foundation in mechanical engineering and a deep passion for medtech innovation, he has contributed to the end-to-end development of high-volume, single-use products such as syringes, infusion sets, and injection systems.

He brings advanced expertise in ISO 13485 and ISO 14971-driven quality systems, specializing in the development of Design History Files (DHF), usability risk assessments, and comprehensive documentation for EU MDR, FDA 510(k), and NMPA regulatory pathways. Vigneshwar’s precision in Verification & Validation (V&V), usability engineering, and Test Method Validation (TMV) enables products to meet the highest standards of safety and performance.

Recognized for his calm leadership and technical clarity, Vigneshwar is particularly adept at driving structure in unstructured environments. From independently pioneering a first-time usability FMEA to establishing risk frameworks for new device categories, he approaches challenges with analytical depth and confident execution.

His ability to ask the right questions and guide teams through complexity makes him a trusted contributor in both technical and cross-functional settings.

Beyond the technical realm, Vigneshwar is driven by motion—on and off the road. A passionate motorcyclist, he finds freedom in the throttle, much like he does in the rhythm of good engineering: responsive, balanced, and built for performance.

At Upshot, he plays a key role in helping global clients navigate the regulatory landscape through smart design planning and compliant risk frameworks—delivering confidence, quality, and purpose to every product.

Ramya

Senior Systems Engineer | Medical Devices

Ramya is a dynamic engineering professional with over 5 years of experience in the design, development, and integration of electro-mechanical medical devices. With a top-tier academic background in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering from a reputed institution, she brings structured thinking, precision, and technical depth into every phase of product realization.

Working as a core contributor under the system design leadership at Upshot, Ramya independently drives the electronics stream for device development—translating clinical intent into functional circuit design, schematic architecture, and PCB integration. Her fluency across embedded hardware, signal pathways, and system-level interactions positions her as a vital link between innovation and implementation in regulated environments.

Ramya’s expertise spans schematic design, PCB layout, component selection, and system compatibility for diagnostics, monitoring, and therapy-based devices. She operates with a systems mindset, ensuring that electronics design aligns with broader product safety, usability, and compliance frameworks—including support for verification and risk closure.

She is well-versed in the application of IEC 60601-1, the international standard for the basic safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment. Her contributions ensure that electrical design decisions—ranging from leakage current control to creepage and clearance—are guided by risk-based interpretations of 60601 requirements. Ramya also supports design verification activities tied to electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2) and alarm systems (IEC 60601-1-8), while proactively contributing to Electrical FMEA to identify and mitigate component-level and system-level hazards early in the design lifecycle. Through these efforts, she helps engineering teams build devices that are both functionally robust and certifiably safe.

What sets her apart is her ability to blend analytical rigor with curiosity. A passionate reader, Ramya continuously expands her perspective—translating abstract knowledge into tangible improvements in product strategy and execution. Her appetite for learning fuels her growth not only as an engineer but as a system thinker attuned to the future of medtech.

At Upshot, Ramya contributes to the successful realization of electronic subsystems—ensuring they meet clinical relevance, functional integrity, and regulatory readiness.

Jesintha Rani

Specialist Quality & Regulatory | Medical Devices

Jesintha Rani is a Quality & regulatory process architect with deep expertise in post-market surveillance, technical documentation, and safety-driven compliance for medical devices. With a career anchored in quality systems and regulatory execution, she plays a pivotal role in transforming real-world safety data into structured, actionable compliance systems aligned with global standards.

At Upshot, Jesintha leads key regulatory workflows including vigilance reporting, complaint trending, PMS planning, and clinical evidence generation. She has independently managed the preparation and submission of Manufacturer Incident Reports (MIR), Medical Device Reports (MDR), MDPRs, and vigilance-triggered updates under EU MDR 2017/745—ensuring clients meet both timeline and content expectations across markets.

Jesintha is particularly recognized for her systems thinking in regulatory operations. She has built and revised scalable PMS and PSUR frameworks, aligned with ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and EU MDR requirements. She brings a rare combination of documentation mastery and software lifecycle awareness, having developed and audited processes in accordance with IEC 62304 for SDLC and IEC 27001 for data and cybersecurity compliance.

Her expertise goes beyond execution—she engineers processes. Whether it’s structuring PMSR governance, adapting usability feedback loops, or aligning documentation with evolving Notified Body expectations, Jesintha ensures that every system she touches becomes leaner, smarter, and more audit-resilient.

Beyond compliance, Jesintha finds joy in baking—a passion that reflects her precision, patience, and craft-driven personality. Whether refining a regulatory SOP or a recipe, her work reflects one core quality: consistent excellence built on disciplined process

Thalapathy

Associate Regulatory Strategy & Compliance | Medical Devices

Thalapathy is a rising specialist in post-market compliance and regulatory documentation, with a strong focus on Post-Market Surveillance (PMS), risk management, and safety reporting aligned with global medical device regulations. At Upshot, he supports the development and maintenance of critical regulatory deliverables—enabling manufacturers to meet the ongoing safety, performance, and vigilance expectations of frameworks like EU MDR and ISO 14971.

His work includes the creation and updating of PMS Plans, Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs), complaint trend analyses, and risk file revisions based on real-world feedback. With a systems-level approach, Thalapathy ensures that compliance is embedded throughout the post-market lifecycle—connecting product safety data, engineering insights, and regulatory strategy.

What sets Thalapathy apart is his multidimensional background. As a former published journalist, he mastered the art of analytical thinking, sharp questioning, and distilling complexity into clarity—skills he now applies to dissect regulatory challenges and stakeholder narratives.

His entrepreneurial journey as a co-founder of Travulaa, a travel startup, reflects his instinct for creating structured solutions from unstructured spaces—an ability that translates directly into his work at the intersection of innovation and compliance.

Driven, observant, and quietly strategic, Thalapathy approaches regulatory science not as a checkbox exercise, but as a powerful enabler of responsible innovation. He is part of a new generation of medtech professionals who understand that engineering excellence is incomplete without patient impact—and that compliance, when done right, is a competitive edge.