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Madhavan Gunalan

Global Program Manager
Chennai

Summary

Strategic and results-oriented leader with over 21 years of experience in Automotive Electrical Engineering, specializing in Connectivity, Infotainment, and Semiconductor Product Development. Demonstrated success in directing cross-functional teams, driving innovation, and delivering complex projects from conception to production. Proven ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives to achieve organizational goals, optimize processes, and enhance product quality. Adept at fostering collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive technology development and maintain a competitive edge in the market.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Global Program Manager, Semiconductor Design & Development

Stellantis
06.2023 - Current
  • Lead a cross-functional team in the design and development of MCU, ZCU & HPC chips, ensuring alignment with project objectives, technical specifications, and quality standards.

Asia Regional Head, Connectivity Product Development

Stellantis
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Orchestrated the end-to-end development of connectivity solutions, from concept ideation to product launch, ensuring seamless execution of business case development, governance approvals, and program management activities.

Asia Regional Head, Infotainment Product Development

Stellantis
01.2015 - 12.2018
  • Spearheaded the development and launch of infotainment systems for vehicles in the Asia region, overseeing all phases of the product lifecycle, from requirements definition to product validation and launch.

Senior Manager, Infotainment Validation

Stellantis
05.2013 - 12.2014
  • Led all activities related to Infotainment SIL, MIL, HIL validations for vehicles produced in NA and Asia, leveraging advanced automated solutions with Vector, dSPACE, Robotics, and Vision tools.

Technical Architect

Visteon
11.2005 - 04.2013
  • Architected Unified global test automation solutions, spearheading the development of 25+ in-house automation tools to streamline testing processes and enhance productivity.

Software Developer

Greenchip Technologies
01.2004 - 11.2005
  • Developed innovative Embedded system solutions for Industrial automation applications, demonstrating expertise in hardware and software development and testing.

Electrical Engineer

Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
01.2003 - 12.2003
  • Managed maintenance operations for 230KV Electrical Transmission and Distribution Substations, ensuring uninterrupted power supply to communities.

Education

M. Tech in Automotive Electronics, First Class -

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, India
04.2001 - 04.2022

B.E. in Electrical and Electronics, First Class - undefined

University of Madras, India

Skills

Electrical System Design and Integrationundefined

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Timeline

Global Program Manager, Semiconductor Design & Development

Stellantis
06.2023 - Current

Asia Regional Head, Connectivity Product Development

Stellantis
01.2019 - 12.2020

Asia Regional Head, Infotainment Product Development

Stellantis
01.2015 - 12.2018

Senior Manager, Infotainment Validation

Stellantis
05.2013 - 12.2014

Technical Architect

Visteon
11.2005 - 04.2013

Software Developer

Greenchip Technologies
01.2004 - 11.2005

Electrical Engineer

Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
01.2003 - 12.2003

M. Tech in Automotive Electronics, First Class -

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, India
04.2001 - 04.2022

B.E. in Electrical and Electronics, First Class - undefined

University of Madras, India

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