“I am the CEO and founder of BLENDi, a company specializing in portable blenders. Based on my experience working with Shreyas Renganathan, it is my pleasure to recommend him as an electronics consultant.”

In Fall 2023, I brought Shreyas on board to urgently troubleshoot some critical product malfunctions that had surfaced in the field. I discovered him through the MassChallenge network, where he was a mentor, and I was impressed by his prior experience in electronics development, particularly with consulting firms and startups. After I sent him some initial information, we set up an in-person consultation. The preliminary analysis he presented on a whiteboard during that meeting showed his deep knowledge of hardware design and a clear, thorough approach to problem-solving.

Following that initial discussion, and with my feedback, Shreyas quickly refined his analysis and identified the root causes of the malfunctions within just a few days. He worked directly with my manufacturer to propose specific, actionable improvements at both the circuit and system levels. Those improvements were successfully implemented in our next production run, completely resolving the malfunctions. I also provided him with a couple of units to test, and he verified that his solutions had been implemented correctly.

Throughout the engagement, Shreyas demonstrated exceptional technical insight and maintained clear, professional communication with both myself and my manufacturer. His contributions were critical in getting our product back on track. I’m especially grateful for his help after hearing about competitor products being recalled for similar issues—his expertise ensured we avoided a similar fate, which could have been disastrous for us.

I strongly recommend Shreyas as an electronics consultant. His skills and professionalism make him a valuable asset to any team.

— Jon Katz, CEO & Founder, BLENDi