BALAKUMAR VENKATESAN
Coimbatore
Summary
Experienced project management specialist with a track record of successfully leading projects from initiation to completion. Expertise in coordinating cross-functional teams and optimizing processes to enhance efficiency. Consistently delivers projects on time and within budget while upholding high quality standards. Proven success in improving operational workflows and project outcomes through strategic planning and effective communication.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Bosch Global Software solutions Private Limited
Coimbatore
01.2023 - Current
- Led engine control unit project for diesel transit vehicles from inception to production.
- Managed stakeholder relationships, organized management reviews, and reported project KPIs monthly.
- Forecasted costs and resources while implementing change and risk management strategies.
- Coordinated with hardware, software, and platform teams to adhere to Bosch quality processes.
- Secured yearly team size agreements with customers, facilitating project acquisition and change requests.
- Oversaw multiple automotive embedded ECU projects, managing multi-million dollar budgets for North American OEMs.
- Developed ECU R&D quotations for new customer initiatives while maintaining communication on development progress.
- Conducted strategy workshops with key account stakeholders to define yearly goals and evaluate team performance.
Project Manager
Bosch Global Software solutions
Coimbatore
04.2019 - 12.2022
- Planned, organized, and managed projects to achieve objectives on time, within specifications, and budget.
- Built and led a team for end-to-end ECU product development and delivery.
- Reported project KPIs to regional president and communicated challenges effectively.
- Liaised with internal teams for requirement planning, execution, and completion.
- Conducted yearly goal-setting and performance evaluations for team members.
Specialist
Bosch Global software solutions
Coimbatore
10.2015 - 05.2018
- Led Ford LionV6 project as Technical Lead, guiding system requirement analysis and high-level design.
- Supported calibration team during initial engine firing and project setup.
- Responsible for hardware parameter configurations in software for various power stage ASICs during project initiation.
- Planned ECU memory resources, optimizing allocations for efficiency.
- Configured systems for diverse engine and vehicle features to enhance performance.
- Analyzed platform defects, identifying critical issues and ensuring resolutions.
- Monitored performance, conducted safety tests, and executed validations in hardware-in-the-loop setups.
- Acted as liaison between customers and Bosch platform teams in Germany and India.
Software and System Designer
Bosch Global software solutions
Coimbatore
05.2011 - 09.2015
- Led ECU software and system development for Ford's diesel hardware-independent projects at Bosch, Germany.
- Conducted requirements engineering and high-level design to meet project specifications.
- Developed device drivers for virtual air control actuators, enhancing component performance.
- Executed low-level hardware interface development to ensure seamless integration.
- Contributed to software-sharing concept development, promoting collaboration across teams.
- Performed technical reviews of feature developments to uphold quality standards.
- Configured systems for various engine and vehicle features, optimizing functionality.
- Analyzed platform defects in projects, identifying and addressing critical issues.
Software Engineer Platform
Automotive Infotronics Private Limited
Chennai
11.2009 - 05.2011
- Developed application software for body control module utilizing MATLAB/SIMULINK.
- Implemented electrical diagnostics functions for body control module operations.
- Supported vehicle validations as resident engineer during product launch phase.
Education
PMP Certification - Project Management
PMI
Chennai09-2024
Advance Power Train Certification - PowerTrain
Bosch
Coimbatore10-2015
Masters in Electrical And Electronics - Power Electronics And Drives
PSG College of Technology
Coimbatore, India06-2009
Bachelors in Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Magna College of Engineering
Chennai, India06-2006
Skills
- Technical project management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Powertrain expertise
- Team leadership
- People management
- Project planning and execution
- MS Project proficiency
- Embedded software development and testing
- Hardware-in-the-loop validation
- FMEA analysis
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Bosch Global Software solutions Private Limited
01.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Bosch Global Software solutions
04.2019 - 12.2022
Specialist
Bosch Global software solutions
10.2015 - 05.2018
Software and System Designer
Bosch Global software solutions
05.2011 - 09.2015
Software Engineer Platform
Automotive Infotronics Private Limited
11.2009 - 05.2011
PMP Certification - Project Management
PMI
Advance Power Train Certification - PowerTrain
Bosch
Masters in Electrical And Electronics - Power Electronics And Drives
PSG College of Technology
Bachelors in Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Magna College of Engineering
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