Ganesh Laxman Bhandavalkar
Pune
Summary
Experienced professional with over 18 years in vehicle testing and homologation, specializing in electric vehicles. Conducted comprehensive performance tests, including acceleration and endurance evaluations, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Developed Design Validation Plans and managed project timelines effectively, resulting in timely report releases. Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis and reporting, contributing to enhanced vehicle safety and performance metrics.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager
Gensol Electric Vehicles Pvt Ltd
09.2023 - Current
- Arranged performance tests on EV vehicles (acceleration, range, grade-ability, noise, power consumption).
- Monitored endurance and pave testing, measured tyre and brake wear data.
- Analysed test data and prepared reports.
- Prepared Design Validation Plans (DVP) and timelines for testing and report release.
- Independently handled test processes, equipment setup, analysis, and report preparation.
Senior Engineer
Force Motors
03.2011 - 08.2023
- Conducted performance tests (acceleration, driveability, grade-ability, noise, cooling, fuel economy).
- Monitored endurance and pave testing, measured tyre and brake wear data.
- Analysed test data and prepared reports.
- Prepared DVPs and timelines for testing and report release.
- Managed project needs by planning, executing developmental tests.
- Handled projects by understanding requirements, background, and test requests.
- Planned maintenance for test vehicles.
- Conducted pre-homologation tests as per IS & ASI standards at VRDE test track.
- Coordinated certification and homologation tests with test agencies at ARAI Kothrud and VRDE Ahmednagar
Senior Associate
Tata Motors
Pimpri
01.2009 - 02.2011
- Reliability and performance testing of new projects on LCV trucks and buses.
- Analysed failures during development stages.
- Finalized test plans for new and variant projects.
- Planned materials and resources for testing.
- Conducted failure analysis and modifications during development stages.
- Performed performance and reliability testing on track and highway.
- Monitored endurance testing on highways.
- Benchmarked various automotive vehicles for new generations.
- Conducted pre-homologation tests on track; familiar with IS/CMVR testing procedures.
Production Supervisor
Tata Motors
Pimpri
09.2007 - 08.2008
- Conducted Pre-Dispatch Inspections (PDI) to ensure vehicles met quality standards before delivery
Trainee Testing Engineer
Piaggio Vehicles (P) Ltd. (PVPL)
Baramati
08.2005 - 08.2007
- Analysed component failures and prepared reports.
- Diagnosed problems and implemented corrective actions.
- Conducted endurance tests and maintained test summaries.
- Carried out special tests and supervised them.
- Tested Ape Three-Wheeler & Four-Wheeler vehicles for durability and performance, including accelerated tests.
Education
B. Tech - Automobile Engineering
S.V. University
Sagar, MP01.2018
Diploma - Automobile Engineering
I.T.E. College
Baramati01.2005
Skills
- OBD Diagnostic Software (Garuda)
- Race Logic (V-Box)
- Data Logger
- Temperature Measurement
- SLM
- MS Office
- P-CAN
- Endurance testing
- Performance testing
- Regulatory compliance
Linguistic Skills
Marathi:- Read, Write, Speak
Hindi:- Read, Write, Speak
English:- Read, Write, Speak
Hobbies and Interests
- Cricket
- Driving
- Watching Movies
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/08/85
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Deputy Manager
Gensol Electric Vehicles Pvt Ltd
09.2023 - Current
Senior Engineer
Force Motors
03.2011 - 08.2023
Senior Associate
Tata Motors
01.2009 - 02.2011
Production Supervisor
Tata Motors
09.2007 - 08.2008
Trainee Testing Engineer
Piaggio Vehicles (P) Ltd. (PVPL)
08.2005 - 08.2007
B. Tech - Automobile Engineering
S.V. University
Diploma - Automobile Engineering
I.T.E. College
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