Abhitab khutale
Pune
Summary
- Results-driven program manager (CSM Certified) with 28+ years of experience delivering software projects using Agile methodologies and embedded systems.
- Lead new product development programs to improve efficiency and drive innovation.
- Build high-performing teams to meet project milestones and strengthen execution.
Overview
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Certification
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29
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Emerson Innovation Center
Pune
10.2021 - Current
- Build a strong and competent team of 17 engineers (development, testing, and build functions).
- Led full NPD program for software development and V&V teams, ensuring timely and quality project execution.
- Coordinated software development and testing efforts, overseeing delivery tracking, escalation handling, vendor coordination, team engagement, motivation, performance reviews, mentoring, and career planning.
- Delivered software projects using C, C++, Qt/QML, VxWorks, FreeRTOS, U-Boot, and Ethernet/IP on target platforms, contributing to successful product launches.
- Applied Agile methods to improve software development efficiency.
- Successfully set up Branson lab 2 times in 4 Years.
- Coordinated intellectual property management processes to ensure compliance.
- Partnered with business units to identify new projects.
Sr. Tech Lead
Emerson Innovation Center
Pune
12.2006 - 09.2021
- Successfully set up a strong and competent team of 9 engineers (Development, Testing and Technical Writer).
- Oversaw software development and testing, managing delivery, engaging and motivating team members, mentoring engineers, and planning career development.
- Managed and supervised full NPD (New Product Development) program for Software development and V&V team.
- Successfully delivered the projects involving Embedded C, MQX, ThreadX, Segger GUI Library, HART, Profibus DP, on Target platforms such as PIC16F1579, Freescale MK61FX512VMJ12, LPC2138, LPC2478, UPSD3333, UPSD3354 etc.
- Evaluated and validated all artifacts submitted to the business unit (BU) to ensure quality and compliance.
- Delivered weekly and monthly project status updates to business units, facilitating communication and alignment on project progress.
Software Specialist
Patni Computer Systems Limited
10.2005 - 12.2006
- Successfully delivered the project involving implementation of J1708/J1587 protocol stack using C, Dynamic C, uC/OS II RTOS on Rabbit 3100 Target platform.
- Analyzed requirements, designed architecture, and conducted code reviews to ensure quality and compliance during V&V activities.
- Led team of 7 members in developing an automotive project, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Received the Valuable Contribution Award (VCA) for this project.
SR. IT Engineer
CMC Limited
03.2001 - 08.2005
- Led unit testing projects using CANTATA software in the automotive domain, ensuring the quality and reliability of deliverables.
- Verified performance and non-performance subsystems such as EPAS and ABS for an automotive client using unit-testing and integration-testing strategies, enhancing system validation.
- Supported software development activities in Embedded C for automotive client TRW, contributing to project milestones.
Instrumentation Engineer
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers (RCFL)
07.1999 - 03.2001
- Executed maintenance on instrumentation systems and components to ensure optimal functionality.
- Reduced downtime by conducting regular preventive maintenance on critical equipment and systems.
- Supported installation of instrumentation and control systems and components, facilitating seamless operations.
Instrumentation Engineer
NOCIL, ANI Instruments, DGP Windsor
10.1997 - 07.1999
- Performed maintenance on instrumentation systems and components, enhancing system reliability and performance.
- Supported installation of instrumentation and control systems, contributing to timely project completion and operational readiness.
- Maintained instrumentation systems across RCFL fertilizer plant operations and process units.
- Calibrated transmitters, pressure gauges, and control valves for reliable field performance.
- Inspected PLC and DCS signals during routine plant maintenance activities.
Education
B.Tech/B.E. - Instrumentation
Mumbai University
01-1997
Class XII - English
Maharashtra01-1993
Class X - Marathi
Maharashtra01-1991
Skills
- C and Qt programming
- Embedded C development
- Embedded systems and RTOS
- Microcontroller expertise
- Protocol design
- Test management methodologies
- Agile project management
- Agile leadership
- Project coordination
Personal Information
Title: Program Manager
Certification
Certified Agile Scrum Masters
Valid upto March 2026
HOBBIES
Travelling to unexplored Places, Trekking, Reading
Timeline
Program Manager
Emerson Innovation Center
10.2021 - Current
Sr. Tech Lead
Emerson Innovation Center
12.2006 - 09.2021
Software Specialist
Patni Computer Systems Limited
10.2005 - 12.2006
SR. IT Engineer
CMC Limited
03.2001 - 08.2005
Instrumentation Engineer
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers (RCFL)
07.1999 - 03.2001
Instrumentation Engineer
NOCIL, ANI Instruments, DGP Windsor
10.1997 - 07.1999
B.Tech/B.E. - Instrumentation
Mumbai University