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Jayaprathap R.

Bangalore

Summary

Highly accomplished and results-driven engineering professional with over 24 years of experience in manufacturing ,Desing and Development Powertrain component design and development. Proven expertise in CAD/CAE/CFD analysis, project management (PMO), and team leadership. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, developing innovative design proposals, and driving business growth. Adept at client interaction and ensuring timely, high-quality project delivery. Seeking a leadership role to leverage extensive technical and management experience.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Development Engineer

WBA
06.2020 - 08.2025
  • Design, develop, and maintain software solutions that enhance WBA's digital and in-store experience.
  • Ensuring different systems can communicate with each other.
  • Responsible for planning, designing, and testing cloud-based applications and tools using platforms like Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
  • Build and manage data pipelines and analytics solutions.
  • Responsible for ensuring software is delivered with high quality.

Project Manager

XL Catlin Services SE
11.2018 - 05.2020
  • Forecasting resource demand and allocating skilled IT professionals to projects based on priority and availability.
  • Tracking project budgets, monitoring expenses, and providing financial reports to stakeholders.
  • Offering training on project management tools and methodologies.
  • Creating a repository of lessons learned, best practices, and templates from past projects.

Design Engineer

Nissan NA
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • Creating 3D CAD models and 2D drawings of all seat components.
  • Conducting design studies to ensure the seat fits within the vehicle's interior.
  • Designing and refining mechanical components and systems for seat adjustments.
  • Working collaboratively with other engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of the seating system.

Engineering Support

GE Power and Water
11.2014 - 07.2017
  • Creation of EC/ETO parts using PART CENTRIC concept.
  • Document management and engineering drawing creation.
  • Creating Change request (Issue/ECR/ECO).
  • Preparing Planning BOM & Manufacturing BOM.

Onsite Coordinator

CMC Americas
08.2013 - 10.2014
  • Creating new design proposals for Foundation Brake system.
  • Targeting new concepts and proposals on improving brake performance parameters.
  • Review of the Design proposals with the clients.
  • Quality Checks and validating the Brake components.

Engineering Support

General Motors Powertrain
03.2004 - 07.2013
  • Creating new design proposals for Powertrain Components for engine.
  • Review of the Design proposals with the clients.
  • Checking the Interference/clearances of the engine on the vehicle using UNIGRAPHICS NX.
  • 3D and 2D Modelling of powertrain components and vehicle body.

Software Consultant

Sofpro
Bangalore
10.2002 - 07.2004
  • Post processing of raw vehicle scanned data as per GM and SAE Standards and Procedures.
  • Modelling and detailing of sheet metal parts used in the industrial purpose.
  • Designing and drafting.

CAD Engineer

Ergo forms Technologies
Bangalore
06.2000 - 08.2002
  • Design support – Modelling and detailing of compressor components.
  • Converting PDGS wireframe mesh model to SDRC native I-DEAS solid models.
  • Quality Assurance of the deliverables.

CAD Engineer

Veer-O-Metals
Bangalore
03.1999 - 02.2000
  • Worked on Part Design, Modelling, assembly Drafting of wall control switch.
  • Preparation of the Bill of Materials for the release of the drawing.

Education

Diploma - Tool Design

GTTC
Bangalore

Accomplishments

  • Created a design change for flow improvement in CFD for Electro Motive Diesels (EMD) that has been submitted for a patent application.
  • Contributed to multiple pilot projects that directly led to new business opportunities for the company.
  • Received client appreciation for timely and defect-free work on a Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. project.

Core Competencies

UG NX, Catia, Star CCM+, Hypermesh, Simlab, MSC NASTRAN, ABAQUS, PMO Activities, Requirements Analysis, Client Coordination, Onsite/Offshore Management, Automotive Powertrain, GM Powertrain Components, TRW Braking Systems, GE Power Turbines, Electro Motive Diesels, Team Leadership & Mentorship, Resource Planning, Business Development, Finite Element Modeling (FEM), NVH, Stress Analysis, CFD Analysis, Design Prototyping

Timeline

Software Development Engineer

WBA
06.2020 - 08.2025

Project Manager

XL Catlin Services SE
11.2018 - 05.2020

Design Engineer

Nissan NA
07.2017 - 07.2018

Engineering Support

GE Power and Water
11.2014 - 07.2017

Onsite Coordinator

CMC Americas
08.2013 - 10.2014

Engineering Support

General Motors Powertrain
03.2004 - 07.2013

Software Consultant

Sofpro
10.2002 - 07.2004

CAD Engineer

Ergo forms Technologies
06.2000 - 08.2002

CAD Engineer

Veer-O-Metals
03.1999 - 02.2000

Diploma - Tool Design

GTTC
Jayaprathap R.