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Gajendra Kumar Dhruw

Automotive Professional
Bhopal
Gajendra Kumar Dhruw

Summary

Experienced manager with a strong project management background encompassing 4 years, and an impressive 17-year tenure in the Automotive Industry. A collaborator by nature, dedicated to fostering an engaged and empowering work culture through effective teamwork. Proficient in various phases of the product life cycle, utilizing best practices, market trends, and research to drive success. Demonstrates talent in leadership, applying an analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem- solving. Holds comprehensive expertise in Automotive Chassis System Product Design, Development, and Testing, covering MIL, SIL, and HIL methodologies. Extensive international exposure, having worked in offices across Korea, France, Italy, and Japan, contributing significantly to product development and testing. Recognized for pioneering new prototypes and proof of concepts for cutting-edge Autonomous Car and Connected Car technologies. Key player in process standardization, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001-2015 for optimal quality and operational efficiency.

Overview

18
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
3
Languages

Work History

GlobalLogic India Private Limited
CHENNAI

Consultant Engineering
02.2024 - Current

Job overview

Client : SMC Japan

  • Enhanced overall project quality by conducting thorough reviews of designs, plans, and specifications prior to implementation.
  • Subject matter expert for Model Based development
  • Perform SIL/MIL/HIL testing for development of ESP/EPB
  • Delivered successful projects on time and within budget through diligent planning, organization, and monitoring of progress.
  • Improved client satisfaction by providing tailored engineering solutions for their specific needs.

GlobalLogic Poland/India
BANGALORE

Consultant – Product Owner
02.2023 - 09.2023

Job overview

Client : Continental AG Project : In CAR Application Server

  • Prioritize customer needs and expectations.
  • Efficiently manage and prioritize team backlog.
  • Support team in delivering value through agile methodologies.
  • Contribute to vision and roadmap for organizational success.
  • Gather and apply customer feedback for product/service enhancement.
  • Lead Program Increment (PI) planning and execution within scaled agile framework environment.
  • Proficient in Classic and Adaptive AUTOSAR frameworks.
  • Ensure compliance with ASPICE Level 2.0, MISRA, and CERT standards during development.

Renault Nissan Technology & Business Center India Pvt Ltd
CHENGALPATTU

Manager Product Owner
11.2021 - 02.2023

Job overview

  • Project : NissanConnet Europe/Russia Mobile Application
  • Streamline business strategies into effective product development processes.
  • Collaborate closely with development team to align requirements with business objectives.
  • Partner with portfolio and product management teams to craft comprehensive product and technology strategies.
  • Champion ongoing enhancements within product development workflow.
  • Strategize and facilitate seamless product management across entire product life cycle.
  • Effectively designed, developed, and implemented billing and payment functionality for premium connected services.
  • Act as key representative for product in both customer interactions and internal stakeholder deliberations.

Renault Nissan Technology & Business Center India Pvt Ltd
CHENGALPATTU

Manager
04.2017 - 11.2020

Job overview

  • Project : 4 Autonomous Car POC & 4 Connected Car Service POC development
  • Enhanced cross-functional organizational capacity through collaborative efforts across departments, aligning priorities, functions, and common goals.
  • Leveraged valuable customer feedback to drive process enhancements and address long-term business requirements.
  • Provided insightful feedback to decision-makers, contributing to employee performance improvement, and identifying training needs.
  • Elevated operational planning and refined business frameworks, resulting in optimized resource utilization and minimized waste.
  • Led successful onboarding of new employees, overseeing training, mentoring, and comprehensive new hire documentation.
  • Strategically managed costs and streamlined spending by restructuring budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory procurement, and technology upgrades.
  • Evaluated and assessed suppliers based on delivery quality, timeliness, and compliance to uphold stringent cost controls and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Achieved 100% department standardization in alignment with ISO 9001:2015 guidelines.

Renault Nissan Technology & Business Center India Pvt Ltd
CHENGALPATTU

Deputy Manager
04.2014 - 03.2017

Job overview

  • Project : 2 Autonomous Car POC & 3 Connected Car Service POC development
  • Served as the primary liaison for project administrators and managers, ensuring timely and successful execution throughout complete lifecycles of designated projects.
  • Utilized performance data analysis to assess and enhance operations, aligning with current business dynamics and forecasting future requirements.
  • Conducted thorough research on emerging products, applying insights to update the store's inventory and offerings.
  • Led the design and development of innovative connected features and services, including creating prototypes for implementation.
  • Acted as the Technical Team Lead and played a pivotal role as an Embedded Firmware Developer for Proof of Concept (POC) initiatives, showcasing proficiency and leadership in technical aspects.
  • Demonstrated excellence by successfully ideating, developing, and implementing five POCs for cutting-edge Autonomous and Connected Car services.

Renault Nissan Technology & Business Center India Pvt Ltd
CHENGALPET

Assistant Manager
12.2010 - 03.2014

Job overview

  • Project : Semi-Active Suspension Development
  • Proficiently grasp and analyze customer specifications and requirements to inform project direction.
  • Utilize Matlab scripting and Simulink modeling to conduct MIL/SIL Testing, ensuring robustness and reliability.
  • Conduct in-depth data analysis of vehicle suspension data to inform the design of semi-active suspension systems.
  • Design and rigorously test current controller modules within Simulink, aiming for optimal functionality and performance.
  • Employ Carsim to generate diverse test scenarios, conducting comprehensive MIL and SIL Testing through batch runs.
  • Set up and manage HIL Bench at RNTBCI, executing rigorous HIL testing to attain 100% functionality coverage for controller.
  • Successfully perform HIL testing for pre-mass production ECUs across various vehicles and variants, ensuring high-quality performance and compliance.

Magneti Marelli UM Electronic Systems Pvt Ltd
Gurgaon

Sr. Software Engineer, Software Developer
11.2009 - 12.2010

Job overview

Client : Mahindra 2W & Maruti Suzuki Project : Instrument Cluster SW Development

  • Analyzed and defined customer requirements for precise specification preparation
  • Created high-level design software documentation for instrument cluster development
  • Proficiently developed firmware, showcasing expertise in MCU families like Fujitsu 8-bit, Renesas, and NEC V850 32-bit
  • Utilized GHS compiler, on-board programmers, and debugging tools for effective software implementation
  • Provided critical support for end-of-line processes in production, specifically focusing on body control module and instrument cluster.

MANDO Softtech India Pvt. Ltd
Gurgaon

Engineer
05.2006 - 11.2009

Job overview

Client : Hyundai,SYM Project : Air Leveling and Semi Active Suspension Development

  • Analyzed system requirements and specifications for clarity and precision
  • Executed thorough unit and integration testing for diverse suspension ECUs, meticulously documenting test plans, cases, and reports
  • Utilized Vector CAN tools such as CANoe, CANalyser, and DAS
  • Tool for comprehensive testing
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Freescale microcontrollers and deep understanding of AUTOSAR safety and failsafe specifications
  • Engineered failsafe models using TargetLink to create AUTOSAR software components
  • Achieved 100% efficient legacy code conversion into Simulink models, employing S-functions and Stateflow for seamless integration.

Education

IIT Madras
Chennai India

MTECH from Control & Instrumentation
07.2003 - 06.2005

University Overview

GPA: 6.5/10

SAMRAT ASHOK TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE
VIDISHA, MADHAYA PRADESH BHOPAL

B.E from Electronics And Instrumentation
07.1998 - 06.2002

University Overview

Skills

    Project Management

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Accomplishments

Accomplishments

    RNTBCI SPECIAL Award FY2018

    RNTBCI VP Award FY2016

    Excellence Award FY2015

    RNTBCI VP Award FY2013

    Best HILS Testing Team FY2012

Software

C, Embedded C

Python

Matlab

Simulink

CAPL

CANalyzer

CANoe

CARSim

ControlDesk

SystemDesk

DOORS

Timeline

Consultant Engineering
GlobalLogic India Private Limited
02.2024 - Current
Consultant – Product Owner
GlobalLogic Poland/India
02.2023 - 09.2023
Manager Product Owner
Renault Nissan Technology & Business Center India Pvt Ltd
11.2021 - 02.2023
Manager
Renault Nissan Technology & Business Center India Pvt Ltd
04.2017 - 11.2020
Deputy Manager
Renault Nissan Technology & Business Center India Pvt Ltd
04.2014 - 03.2017
Assistant Manager
Renault Nissan Technology & Business Center India Pvt Ltd
12.2010 - 03.2014
Sr. Software Engineer, Software Developer
Magneti Marelli UM Electronic Systems Pvt Ltd
11.2009 - 12.2010
Engineer
MANDO Softtech India Pvt. Ltd
05.2006 - 11.2009
IIT Madras
MTECH from Control & Instrumentation
07.2003 - 06.2005
SAMRAT ASHOK TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE
B.E from Electronics And Instrumentation
07.1998 - 06.2002
Gajendra Kumar DhruwAutomotive Professional