Sumant Kumar is an experienced professional in embedded systems and firmware development, currently serving as the Embedded Firmware Lead at Rolls-Royce since November 2021. Prior to this role, Sumant worked as a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer at Rapsodo, Inc. from February 2018 to November 2021, and as an Embedded Firmware Engineer at Rockwell Automation from April 2016 to February 2018. Initial experience includes positions at V-Key Inc. as an Embedded Software Engineer and at Tata Consultancy Services as a Senior Software Engineer focused on embedded systems. Sumant has also held a Senior Software Engineer role at Nissan Motor Corporation. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Embedded Systems from Nanyang Technological University and a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy.