Bikash Kumar Mallick
Product Validation | Program & Project Management | Electric Vehicles
Bangalore
Summary
Senior leader with 17+ years of experience driving end-to-end product programs, validation strategy, and cross-functional execution in the automotive and EV industry. Proven expertise in program governance, Agile execution, stakeholder alignment, and lab operations, delivering multiple electric vehicle platforms from concept to launch.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy General Manager – Testing & Validation
Lectrix Technology Pvt. Ltd.
12.2023 - Current
- Founding leadership member, program-managing 3 electric two-wheeler platforms from concept through post-launch.
- Defined and executed validation strategies across mechanical, electrical, and software systems.
- Established Agile workflows for project planning, monitoring, and closure, improving delivery efficiency.
- Owned budgeting, resource allocation, and timelines across multiple programs.
- Set up Lab-as-a-Service as a revenue vertical, delivering projects for external clients.
- Developed in-house rigs & standardized protocols, reducing test cycle time by 25%.
Deputy General Manager – Testing & Validation
Simple Energy Pvt. Ltd.
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Led end-to-end validation program for high-performance electric scooters.
- Defined product attributes, DVPs, resources, and timelines, ensuring comprehensive validation.
- Managed prototype builds, DFA reviews, and feasibility studies for new products.
- Established test lab & in-house rigs, cutting dependency on external facilities.
- Delivered pre-homologation readiness, competitor benchmarking, and CAE/test correlation.
Senior Manager – Product Validation
Ather Energy Ltd.
08.2017 - 03.2022
- Project Manager – Test Management & Simulation CoC for India's first smart electric scooter.
- Directed simulation-led validation programs: RWUP testing, RLDA-based life estimation, drive cycle creation, CAE-test correlation.
- Designed accelerated durability validation programs at component/system/vehicle levels.
- Partnered with third-party agencies and suppliers for scalable program delivery.
- Led defect management programs, ensuring timely product readiness.
Senior Engineer – Testing & Validation
Bajaj Auto Ltd.
03.2008 - 08.2017
- Program lead for structural validation across 2W, 3W, and quadricycle.
- Conducted RLDA-based durability target setting aligned with vehicle lifecycle.
- Collaborated with KTM Austria to establish structural durability standards for Indian conditions.
Associate Engineer – Testing & Validation
TATA Motors Ltd.
09.2007 - 02.2008
- Managed indoor validation programs for TATA Nano brake systems and wheel rims.
Education
Post Graduate Certification - Advanced General Management
IIM Shillong
01.2022
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Institute of Mechanical Engineers
01.2014
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Mayurbhanj School of Engineering
01.2005
Skills
Program & Project Management (Agile Stage-Gate)
End-to-End Product Lifecycle (Concept → Launch)
Budgeting, Resource & Risk Management
Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Lab Setup & Revenue Generation (Lab-as-a-Service)
CAE/Test Correlation & Simulation-Led Development
Customer Attribute Setting & Validation Strategy
Vendor/Partner Management & Strategic Alliances
Accomplishments
- Delivered 3 EV programs from concept to launch, ensuring on-time delivery & compliance.
- Established Lab-as-a-Service, creating a new business vertical & revenue stream.
- Deployed structured program management frameworks, improving execution efficiency.
- Reduced test cycle time by 25% via rig development & process standardization.
- Spearheaded CAE-test correlation programs, minimizing physical testing reliance.
Timeline
Deputy General Manager – Testing & Validation
Lectrix Technology Pvt. Ltd.
12.2023 - Current
Deputy General Manager – Testing & Validation
Simple Energy Pvt. Ltd.
03.2022 - 10.2023
Senior Manager – Product Validation
Ather Energy Ltd.
08.2017 - 03.2022
Senior Engineer – Testing & Validation
Bajaj Auto Ltd.
03.2008 - 08.2017
Associate Engineer – Testing & Validation
TATA Motors Ltd.
09.2007 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Institute of Mechanical Engineers
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Mayurbhanj School of Engineering
Post Graduate Certification - Advanced General Management
IIM Shillong