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Summary
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Professional Network
Education
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Mohan Vadnere

Supervisor, Baling Software Teams
Pune

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor - Baling Software Teams

John Deere
Pune
10.2021 - Current
  • Leading multi-competency software development team of 22
    engineers that includes software system engineers, software
    architects, product owner, scrum masters and software developers.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows, estimation, planning and execution.
  • Created successful release schedules for multiple baling software programs in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Developed and set up training and onboarding processes for all functional teams. Setup talent development pipeline and individual development plans.

Senior Technical Lead

John Deere
Pune
08.2018 - 10.2021
  • Successfully setup strong software architecture workflow by training 6 software architects. Lead PREEvision training program and trained 95 software architects through 6 training sessions in 2019.
  • Leading architecture and software design for AUTOSAR migration projects. Setup network architecture for Self Propelled windrower.
  • Completed AUTOSAR migration project before scheduled deadline and well within budget. Achieved 67% software reuse.
  • Actively designed 735 software components. 36% components are reused in next 2 programs.
  • Assessed project milestones and team performance to keep staff on-task.
  • Researched and adopted diagnostics workflow to add value to existing projects.

Lead Engineer and Software Architect

John Deere
Pune
07.2014 - 08.2018
  • Lead long term planning of Self propelled windrower software development program in Product Owners capacity. Adhered to timelines to meet software quality targets.
  • Successfully delivered 2 major programs for self propelled windrower machines. It includes ownership of complete software development (6 Domain controllers and 3 subdomain ECUs)
  • Coordinated with systems partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements. Supported system engineers to enhance requirements by adding 16 new digital features.
  • Developed requirements for UI/UX development.
  • Delivered 2 tools and 1 software feature developed in hack-a-thon events. The tools resulted in software delivery team's efficiency improvement. Software feature was added in H&F business roadmap for year 2025.

Senior Software Engineer

John Deere
Pune
07.2011 - 07.2014
  • Scrum Master of software development team for self propelled forage harvester machine.
  • Developed control software for multiple harvesting features using model based development and embedded C programming.
  • Trained and mentored developers and engineers, teaching skills in MATLAB, Embedded C, CAN J1939, Agile methodology and 3L5Y technique.
  • Worked with project managers, developers, vehicle V&V and system engineers to resolve technical issues.
  • Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop vehicle simulator.
  • Worked with project managers, developers, quality assurance and customers to resolve technical issues

Senior Member Technical Staff

KPIT Private Limited
Pune
01.2010 - 07.2011
  • Lead project estimations, work breakdown, planning and scheduling of tasks for team of 5 members.
  • Mentored programmers, to develop low level device drivers, test and debug programs.
  • Managed program errors with analytical approach focused on troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving each problem.

Senior Embedded Developer

AMSAT Electronics Design Center
Pune
12.2007 - 01.2010
  • Designed industrial automation systems and control instruments.
  • Lead activities like hardware circuit design, PCB layout, PCB assembly, software design and development.
  • Actively involved in development of embedded software for 16bit and 32 bit micro-controllers.
  • In house developed BSW for pump controllers using FreeRTOS. Implemented graphics display drivers and modbus communication stack which helped in cost saving and team was able to reduce project delivery time by 30% for subsequent projects.

Embedded Developer

Delta Embedded Solutions
Pune
11.2006 - 12.2007
  • Engineered software components for automation hardware such as microcontrollers and sensors for consumer electronics.
  • Embedded Software Design and development in C language for 16/32 bit controllers.
  • Performed Unit, Software and Hardware in loop testing.

Timeline

Foundations of project management by Google

07-2022

Supervisor - Baling Software Teams

John Deere
10.2021 - Current

Senior Technical Lead

John Deere
08.2018 - 10.2021

Caltech Systems Engineering Fundamentals

03-2018

Certified Scrum Product Owner, Certificant ID: 000524345

05-2016

Master of Science - Embedded Systems Design

Birla Institute of Technology And Science
03.2015 - 06.2017

Lead Engineer and Software Architect

John Deere
07.2014 - 08.2018

Senior Software Engineer

John Deere
07.2011 - 07.2014

Senior Member Technical Staff

KPIT Private Limited
01.2010 - 07.2011

Senior Embedded Developer

AMSAT Electronics Design Center
12.2007 - 01.2010

Embedded Developer

Delta Embedded Solutions
11.2006 - 12.2007

Master of Science - Instrumentation Science

Savitribai Phule University of Pune
06.2004 - 04.2006

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Mumbai University
06.2001 - 04.2004

Skills

    Leading cross-functional teams

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Summary

Result-oriented professional and innovator working in Embedded
Software Systems development. Exceptional experience in project management, leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in project management, Agile methodologies, automotive software development, systems engineering, Matlab and C.

Active in system engineering community through INCOSE India chapter since 2018.

Accomplishments

  • Ten approved patents applications in John Deere for agricultural Machines.
    1 patent application filed in USA on 11 Aug 2021. Other
    application filing is in progress.leading Efficiency team since Nov 2021 in Embedded Software Delivery department that includes 500+ members. Accomplished savings of 8000+ hours equivalent to 216K USD though deployment of 90+ efficiency ideas. The efficiency ideas include automation tools, test automations, process refinements and other scripts.
  • Lead technical training and development team at Embedded Software Delivery department from 2016 to 2018. Implemented role based training plan. Trained 30+ trainers and delivered 300+ technical trainings in the department in year 2018. Won 'Teacher's Chalk' award for consecutive 3 years.
  • Participated as employee engagement task force from 2013 to 2015. Implemented morale meter, engagement surveys and action items tracking system for employee engagement activities.
  • Setup onboarding training management system for H&F functional group of 60+ team members.

Professional Network

Member of INCOSE India Chapter
From Nov 2018 - Present
• Conducted and participated in 60+ Chapter events, system engineering webinar and training activities.
• Jointly organized Asea-Oceana System Engineering Conference 2019 with ISSE and SAE India.
• Member of MBSE working group. Designed system model of Smart Parking Lotsolution for Smart Cities. The outcome is approved by INCOSE international and published as technical product.
• Actively supported INCOSE committee in AWARD package submission. INCOSE India chapter won Silver award in 2019, Gold Award in 2020, Gold Award and best chapter award in 2021.


Executive Committee - Membership Officer, INCOSE India Chapter
From Jun 2019 - to May 2021 * PUNE, MH, IND
• Laid out chapter strategic plan in collaboration of executive committee. Created chapter roadmap, strategic and operating plan, and budget plan for years 2019, 2020, 2021.
• Increased Chapter membership count by 220% through structured membership drive. The membership drive includes multiple campaigns in multiple cities across India, multiple events and awareness sessions.

• Supported in implementation of INCOSE system engineering certification mentoring connect in India Chapter.

Education

Master of Science - Embedded Systems Design

Birla Institute of Technology And Science
Pilani, India
03.2015 - 06.2017

Master of Science - Instrumentation Science

Savitribai Phule University of Pune
Pune, India
06.2004 - 04.2006

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Mumbai University
Mumbai, India
06.2001 - 04.2004

Software

Embedded Software Development

MATLAB, Simulink

PREEvision

Vector CAN tools

AUTOSAR

Certification

Foundations of project management by Google

Additional Information

Date of Birth: 12 Mar ,1984
Address: A2-802, Green County Phase 1,
Bhekarai Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra,
India-412308

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