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Bikash Kumar Mallick

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)

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
Bikash Kumar MallickProduct Validation | Program & Project Management | Electric Vehicles