SDI

About SDI

From Idea to Production. One Engineering Partner.

Product Engineering & Manufacturing Consulting for Connected Products, Robotics, AI, and Industrial Innovation.

Software Developers Inc. (SDI) helps entrepreneurs, startups, and enterprises transform innovative ideas into production ready products. We combine industrial design, mechanical engineering, electronics, embedded systems, AI, software development, prototype engineering, and manufacturing consulting under one experienced team.

From the first concept sketch to commercial production, we help reduce development risk, accelerate innovation, and simplify the journey from idea to market.

American Design. Silicon Valley Engineering. Built in Asia.

Prototype development process showing a product evolving from concept sketches and CAD models into a functional engineering prototype ready for manufacturing.

Prototype development process showing a product evolving from concept sketches and CAD models into a functional engineering prototype ready for manufacturing.

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What We Do

We provide end-to-end engineering and manufacturing consulting services that help companies develop products faster and launch with confidence.

  • Product Strategy

    Transform product ideas into structured engineering roadmaps with clear technical and commercial direction.

  • Product Engineering

    Industrial design, mechanical engineering, PCB design, electrical engineering, embedded firmware, robotics, and connected hardware.

  • Intelligent Software

    AI engineering, cloud platforms, web applications, mobile apps, APIs, SCADA, and enterprise software.

  • Prototype Development

    Rapid prototyping, functional validation, engineering refinement, and production-ready prototype development.

  • Manufacturing Consulting

    OEM & ODM strategy, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), factory selection, supplier coordination, quality oversight, and pilot production.

  • Product Launch & Scale

    Production planning, manufacturing support, product evolution, and long-term engineering partnerships.

Our Impact

  • 4000+

    Engineering & Software Projects Delivered

  • 350+

    Engineers Across Multiple Disciplines

  • 55+

    Product Engineering Specialists

  • 20+

    Years of Engineering Excellence

Our Product Development Journey

Every successful product follows a structured engineering process. SDI provides the expertise required at every stage.

  1. 1

    Discover

    Understand the product vision, market opportunity, and technical requirements.

  2. 2

    Design

    Industrial design, user experience, CAD modeling, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM).

  3. 3

    Engineer

    Mechanical engineering, electronics, PCB design, embedded firmware, AI, robotics, and software development.

  4. 4

    Prototype

    Build, test, validate, and refine working prototypes.

  5. 5

    Manufacture

    Coordinate OEM & ODM partners, tooling, production planning, quality assurance, and logistics.

  6. 6

    Scale

    Support commercial production, product improvements, and long-term engineering growth.

Meet the Leadership

Behind every successful product is an experienced team that understands engineering, innovation, and manufacturing. Our leadership combines expertise across product engineering, software, AI, robotics, and global manufacturing to help clients transform ideas into products ready for market.

  • Raj Srivastav, Chief Executive Officer at Software Developers Inc. (SDI), leading product strategy and manufacturing consulting.

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    Raj Srivastav

    Chief Executive Officer

    Product Strategy • Business Leadership • Manufacturing Consulting

  • Sachin Nayak, Chief Technology Officer at Software Developers Inc. (SDI), overseeing product engineering across hardware, software, and AI.

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    Sachin Nayak

    Chief Technology Officer

    Product Engineering • Hardware • Software • AI

  • Sakshi Sharma, VP of Emerging Technologies at Software Developers Inc. (SDI), specializing in AI, robotics, and connected products.

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    Sakshi Sharma

    VP, Emerging Technologies

    AI • Robotics • Connected Products

  • Heather Stugen, VP of Marketing at Software Developers Inc. (SDI), leading brand strategy, product marketing, and go-to-market initiatives.

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    Heather Stugen

    VP, Marketing

    Brand Strategy • Product Marketing • Go-to-Market

Our Mission

To help entrepreneurs and organizations design, engineer, prototype, and manufacture innovative products by combining multidisciplinary engineering with trusted global manufacturing partnerships.

Our Vision

To become the preferred Product Engineering & Manufacturing Consulting partner for companies developing the next generation of connected products, robotics, industrial automation, and AI-enabled technologies.

Engineering Without Boundaries

We believe great products are created when strategy, engineering, software, and manufacturing work together.

Rather than treating hardware, software, and manufacturing as separate disciplines, SDI brings every stage of product development together under one engineering organization. Our goal is simple: help clients build better products, reduce development risk, and reach the market faster.

Global Presence

  • Headquarters

    Silicon Valley, California, USA

    Product strategy, client success, and engineering leadership.

  • Engineering Centers

    India

    Industrial design, hardware engineering, embedded systems, AI, software development, and quality assurance.

  • Manufacturing Network

    India, China & Strategic Global Partners

    OEM, ODM, prototype manufacturing, pilot production, and commercial manufacturing support.

Why Companies Choose SDI

  • One Engineering Partner

    From industrial design to commercial production, one experienced team manages the complete product journey.

  • Engineering First

    Every product is designed for performance, manufacturability, reliability, and scalability.

  • Complete Technology Stack

    Industrial design, electronics, firmware, AI, robotics, cloud software, mobile applications, and manufacturing consulting.

  • Global Manufacturing Expertise

    Access to qualified manufacturing partners across India, China, and other leading manufacturing regions.

  • Production Focused

    Every engineering decision supports prototype validation, production readiness, and long-term commercial success.

  • Long-Term Partnership

    We continue supporting clients through production, product improvements, software updates, and future generations of their products.

Ready to Build Your Product?

Whether you're starting with an idea, refining an existing prototype, or preparing for commercial production, SDI provides the engineering expertise and manufacturing guidance to help bring your product to market.

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