Nithin S
Bangalore
Summary
Passionate and result oriented technical project manager with 9+ years of experience in handling customer projects. My experience has allowed me to strike a balance between the roles of project manager and team leader with a proven track record of leading by example and motivating team members, to inspire peak performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead & Algorithm Project Manager
Continental Automotive Components (India) Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
01.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated success in managing 10+ complex projects for vehicle ECU airbag algorithm calibration in each calendar quarter, across 4 worldwide locations and delivering high-quality products to customers
- Proven ability to lead and supervised team of 9 technical personnel, ensuring project milestones are met with measurable KPIs
- Analyzed current process and identified areas of improvement, resulting in improved team competence
- Handled additional role as BU Strategy responsible and supported several R&D projects, gaining extensive expertise in project planning, cost analysis, feasibility analysis, and risk management
Team Lead & Deputy Manager
Continental Automotive Components (India) Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Responsible for managing all customer communication pertaining to project initiation, planning and addressing technical inquiries
- Single point of contact for all test activities within Algo Calibration worldwide community
- Managed calibration automation projects that yielded 150% reduction in manual effort, leading to increased efficiency and improved quality control
Senior Calibration Engineer
Continental Automotive Components (India) Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
08.2016 - 01.2020
- Defined strategies for various airbag algorithm calibrations to meet requirements of customer projects by optimizing control parameters, resulting in improved quality
- Conducted performance tests to verify that the calibration satisfies the underlying requirements
- Designed and implemented test management process that achieved 100% test coverage and traceability, which led to improved product quality and customer satisfaction
New Product Development Engineer
Veer O Metals Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
02.2013 - 07.2014
- Demonstrated my proficiency in cost analysis and product feasibility by creating RFQs and estimating costs, leading to a boost in organizational profitability
- Utilized various techniques and strategies to perform reverse engineering and product development for multiple customer projects, meeting budget requirements without sacrificing quality
Education
Master of Technology - Mechatronics
Vellore Institute of Technology
Chennai, India06.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Sapthagiri College of Engineering (VTU)
Bangalore, India06.2012
Skills
- Project Planning
- Effective Communication
- Team Building and Leadership
- Configuration Management
- Test Management
- Release Management
Awards
- Key Player Award, Continental Automotive, 12/22 - For implementation of effective strategies to rapidly develop the competencies of team members.
- Key Player Award, Continental Automotive, 12/19 - In recognition towards the contributions at global organization level.
- Commitment to Excellence Award, Continental Automotive, 10/20 - For the all-round performance and handling multiple key responsibilities.
- Special Contributions Award, Continental Automotive, 01/20 - For exemplary and consistent performance towards Software Domain.
Certification
- Leading Self Program, Knowledge Tree Consulting, 10/21
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, IASSC, 01/21
- Lean Management, Simplilearn, 09/20
- Project Management Foundations, LinkedIn Learning, 08/20
Languages
- English (Full professional proficiency)
- Hindi (Full professional proficiency)
- Kannada (Full professional proficiency)
- Malayalam (Full professional proficiency)
- German (A1)
Timeline
Team Lead & Algorithm Project Manager
Continental Automotive Components (India) Pvt. Ltd
01.2022 - Current
Team Lead & Deputy Manager
Continental Automotive Components (India) Pvt. Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2022
Senior Calibration Engineer
Continental Automotive Components (India) Pvt. Ltd
08.2016 - 01.2020
New Product Development Engineer
Veer O Metals Pvt Ltd
02.2013 - 07.2014
- Leading Self Program, Knowledge Tree Consulting, 10/21
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, IASSC, 01/21
- Lean Management, Simplilearn, 09/20
- Project Management Foundations, LinkedIn Learning, 08/20
Master of Technology - Mechatronics
Vellore Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Sapthagiri College of Engineering (VTU)
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