Name: Samtel Avionics
Address: 2nd Floor, Plot No. 288-A, Udyog Vihar Phase-IV, Gurugram, 122015, IN
Telephone: +91 124 4682000

With over 17 years of experience in defence and aerospace technologies, Hammad leads Samtel's Aerospace & Defence technology strategy and Optronics business, driving innovation, product development, and capability building across avionics, mission systems, optronics, and advanced surveillance solutions.

Hammad Y. Kazi serves as Chief Technology Officer – Aerospace & Defence and Chief Executive Officer of the Optronics Strategic Business Unit (SBU) at Samtel Avionics. In these roles, he is responsible for driving technology strategy, engineering excellence, product innovation, and business growth across the company's aerospace, defence, and optronics portfolios.

Hammad Y. Kazi

Head - Engineering & Technology, Defence Division and
Head - Optronics Division

With more than 17 years of experience in the development and delivery of complex defence technologies, Hammad has built deep expertise across avionics, optronics, mission systems, rugged electronics, electro-optical technologies, and intelligent surveillance solutions. He leads multidisciplinary engineering teams spanning electronics, software, FPGA, optics, imaging, systems engineering, mechanical design, and test & validation, supporting the development of advanced technologies for domestic and international customers.

Prior to joining Samtel, Hammad held leadership positions at Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. (Tata Aerospace & Defense), where he contributed to several strategic national programs. His experience includes the Combat Management System for INS Vikrant, Long Range Observation Systems (LOROS), advanced sighting systems for future combat vehicle platforms, Remote Controlled Weapon Stations, and other mission-critical solutions across naval, land, and surveillance domains.

At Samtel, Hammad continues to lead initiatives focused on advancing indigenous capabilities across avionics, optronics, mission systems, EO/IR technologies, and intelligent ISR solutions. Through his leadership, he supports the development of future-ready technologies that strengthen operational effectiveness and address the evolving needs of modern defence forces.

With over 17 years of experience in aerospace and defence technologies, Hammad Y. Kazi drives Samtel’s technology strategy, engineering excellence, and innovation. His expertise spans avionics, optronics, mission systems, and advanced surveillance solutions. Through his leadership, he focuses on strengthening indigenous capabilities, developing mission-critical technologies, and delivering future-ready solutions that address the evolving needs of modern defence forces.