In today’s fast-paced world of product development and engineering, choosing the right project methodology can spell the difference between on‑time delivery and runaway budgets. Whether you’re building an aircraft, designing a mobile app, or launching a new hardware product, understanding the…
AI-Powered Helmet Detection App for eBike Fleet Management
Client Overview A growing eBike fleet operator in India faced a recurring issue: riders not wearing helmets led to automatic fines issued to the fleet owner, not the individual rider. With increasing fines and no way to verify accountability, the client…
Android App for eBikes: Built Uniquely for Riders
At Skillion, we’ve spent years developing technologies for eBikes that serve real riders in the real world. And now, with the launch of our Android-based KSS App, we’re offering a whole new way for eBike users to interact with their bikes,…
How AI (ChatGPT) Can Help with Writing Software
Software development is an intricate process, often requiring long hours, deep concentration, and a host of different skill sets. As someone who has worked across industries—from engineering to AI/ML to product design—I’ve witnessed firsthand how even the smallest tools can significantly…
Product Design S-drive: Innovation on Two Wheels
Since the invention of the modern bicycle, innovators have sought to improve its efficiency, reliability, and rider experience. One area that’s long been due for disruption is bicycle gearing. At Skillion, we took on this challenge with the creation of the…
Program Management & Issue Avoidance: Real Lessons from the Virtual Trenches
Managing a program is never just about tasks and timelines—it’s about people. And in a world where remote work, different time zones, and cultural differences are the norm, those people challenges only get trickier. Let me tell you a story. We…
Program Management: The Real Key to Success
Being a program manager isn’t just about managing Gantt charts or tracking deliverables—it’s about understanding what really drives success in complex projects. Back in 2009, while leading the Server Based Gaming (SBG) program at Aristocrat, I had the opportunity to see…
Program Management & the Power of One Customer
In the startup world, focus is everything. Especially when you’re a small team with limited resources and one big opportunity. But what happens when that focus slips? Let me share the story of MnoTech—a startup that risked it all by chasing…
Program Management & Risk: Lessons at 35,000 Feet
Risk management isn’t just a spreadsheet exercise—it’s about real people, real systems, and often, real stakes. Nowhere is that more evident than in aviation. I learned this firsthand as the lead project manager for Qantas’ Boeing 747 reconfiguration program—a $250 million…
Program Management & Scaling a Product: Lessons from the Frontline
Scaling a product sounds exciting—it’s the stage every startup dreams about. But without a solid foundation, scaling can amplify every flaw, turning small cracks into structural failures. We recently worked with a company called ManoTech that wanted to scale their Telehealth…