Giji Gangadharan
Technical Leader
Bengaluru
Summary
To leverage my expertise in automotive systems, embedded software, and emerging technologies like Rust and SDV CarOS to design reliable, high-performance solutions that enhance vehicle safety and user experience, while pursuing continuous professional growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Technical Manager
Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre
07.2024 - Current
- Worked on the Google Android SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) CarOS platform, contributing to the design and development of various ADAS safety services for next-generation automotive systems.
- Developed multithreaded backend services in Rust, ensuring high performance, memory safety, and reliability in safety-critical modules.
- Led the complete software development lifecycle — from requirement clarification, architecture study, system design, implementation, integration, and validation.
- Acted as a technical lead, collaborating across cross-functional teams to define interfaces, manage dependencies, and ensure feature feasibility.
- Established robust planning and delivery frameworks to meet project milestones and quality standards, consistently delivering software on schedule.
- Participated in code reviews, test case design, and performance optimizations, ensuring compliance with functional safety and OEM guidelines.
Senior Technical Leader
Aptiv Automotive
05.2015 - 07.2024
- Extensive experience in design & development of various applications for Automotive Infotainment products.
- Knowledge on Automotive Android framework (AOSP) for Connectivity Bluetooth application for A2DP, HFP and Connection features.
- Also have experience on porting Bluetooth HAL for different Bluetooth chip-sets across different Projects and customize the features based on customer requirements.
- Worked on Infotainment Voice Recognition application in C & C++ on Linux Platform.
Lead Engineer
Samsung R&D
01.2014 - 04.2015
- Hands on experience in Android Mobile Browser application.
- Experience on WebRTC framework for multimedia (Audio/Video) communication through browser.
Senior Software Engineer
PathPartner Technologies
07.2010 - 01.2014
- Excellent in Design & Development of embedded multimedia applications based on OpenMax and Gstreamer frameworks.
- Experience in Development of SDK for Automotive Vision use case/solutions on TI's SoC.
- Worked on Miracast (Wi-Fi Display) SDK Creation for TI.
Graduate Trainee
Wrench Solutions
11.2009 - 06.2010
- Learned the art of development of various Linux/Windows applications/systems using different OOP programming.
Education
Masters of Technology - Software Systems
BITS Pilani, WILP
Hyderabad, India06.2025
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science
Govt: Engineering College
Sreekrishnapuram, Kerala06.2009
Skills
- Experienced in multiple programming languages including C, C, and Rust
- Skilled in developing multithreaded and multiprocessing applications
- Strong foundation in computer science principles
- Embedded multimedia application development expertise
- Experience in automotive applications
Domain Expert
- Automotive Infotainment applications
- Embedded System
- Multimedia Applications
- Bluetooth
Technical Roles
- Product Owner
- Architect
Platforms & Tools
Platform : Android, Linux
Process
Agile Methodology & Rituals, ASPICE
Certification
Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO-1) Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO-1)
Timeline
Technical Manager
Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre
07.2024 - Current
Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO-1) Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO-1)
05-2023
Senior Technical Leader
Aptiv Automotive
05.2015 - 07.2024
Lead Engineer
Samsung R&D
01.2014 - 04.2015
Senior Software Engineer
PathPartner Technologies
07.2010 - 01.2014
Graduate Trainee
Wrench Solutions
11.2009 - 06.2010
Masters of Technology - Software Systems
BITS Pilani, WILP
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science
Govt: Engineering College