Result oriented and self-driven engineering professional with a zeal to enhance the engineering capabilities of the organization. 20 years of extensive experience in the field of automotive electronics covering multiple disciplines of SW, HW and Mechanical engineering together with industrialization for mass production
Key roles and responsibilities: (BOSCH)
Design, Development, verification and validation of ECUs for automotive electronics
Ensure profitability of offered technical solutions in terms of product cost and R&D spending
To drive project execution to ensure cost, time, delivery and quality targets
Monitor and track product development all-through life cycle and facilitate/support engineering teams
Interfacing interaction among international teams of Center of Excellence from module design, integration teams, mechanical validation, System and SW and production plants
Responsible for career and competency development and mentoring and grooming associates
Responsibility of people processes such as recruitment, team formation, performance assessment and coaching
Timely communication to associates on organizational goals and strategies
Evolve and implement measures to enhance employee satisfaction
Key competencies:
Automotive SW, HW and mechanical engineering
Project/Program management (PMP and RKPMQ certified)
AUTOSAR, MISRA, ISO26262, FMEA, DFMA and DRBFM fundamentals and practices
Hands on experience with Embedded C, Vector tools for automotive SW development, DOORS
for requirement engineering and V&V. MKS, ALM and PVCS for SW Configuration manag
Advanced
TOSAR, Functional safety, FMEA
and DRBFM
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
project manager, Senior Program Manager
Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Ltd
Bangalore
01.2016 - 05.2022
Admitted to BOSCH global, elite group with PMI & RK-PMQ qualification
Successful management of first BOSCH 2-Wheeler ECU program for BAJAJ-KTM and TVS
On-time introduction of BS6 compliant engine management systems for M&M, TATA Motors
Led the program successfully for first ever introduction of Vehicle Control Unit for electrification
with TATA NEXON Electric as first customer for BOSCH globally
Won the first PMI India award for Best managed project in
Fundamentals of
Experience
FW development, tools and techniques, In the current leadership role, leading some 100 people strong engineering organization with responsibility to design, develop, verify, validate and
Escalation and crisis handling
Hands on with task force handling
International stakeholder communication
industrialize a complete ECU solution for Commercial vehicles from global customers such as Daimler, Volvo, DAF etc
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for engineering department involved in product engineering for commercial vehicles such as Gateways, Body computers, Vehicle computers (2020.07 to 2021.12)
Single point of contact for engineering solutions of engine management ECUs for 2Wh and 4Wh for Indian and emerging market from HW and mechanical (2016 to 2020)
Ensure profitability of offered technical solutions in terms of product cost and R&D spending
targets Drive evolution of technical solutions in line with strategies
Product promotion to global regions, competitor bench marking, handling escalations, leading task forces as needed
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E - Instrumentation and Electronics
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
01.1997
01.1993
Skills
Introduced new approach to design in order to enhance functional flexibility of ECU aimed at maximizing the component business for the company
Galvanized "engineering services and support ecosystem" inside the company such as sample/prototype manufacturing units, Verification and Validation teams and product reliability test teams culminating in overall enhancement of engineering capabilities within the organization
Program Manager
Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Ltd Bangalore
I was responsible in this role to lead development and industrialization of the first ever 2-Wheeler specific BOSCH ECU for Indian and other emerging markets I had to lead culturally diversified international team together with the added challenges of limited market knowledge, frugal engineering, and stringent time-to- market expectations for ever-agile 2Wh market
Key Responsibilities:
Program manager for HW, mechanical and industrialization topics of 2Wh Engine management ECU
To drive project execution to ensure cost, time, delivery and quality targets
Integration and risk management, stakeholder communication, Project Monitoring and tracking
Product promotion, competitor bench marking, handling escalations, leading task forces as needed
Highlights/Achievements:
Besides successful industrialization, this product solution went on to win the
Innovation award for year 2016
Successfully led two major task forces during the journey
Led the 8Ds to manage containment actions, finding root causes and introducing enduring solutions
Riding on this success, I was instrumental in earning Center of Competence (CoC) status for engineering team in India for future 2-wheeler product development paving the way for multiple international 2Wh projects for BOSCH India
Project Manager
In this role, I was responsible for a team of SW developers to deliver complete SW build with major/minor functional enhancements for Body Electronics products such as BCM and Advance Parking assistance Systems
Customer SW development, unit testing and integration testing and delivery
Delivery on time, cost and quality
Ensure process adherence, handle quality audits, and perform CAR and metrics analysis for continuous process improvement
Employee development and performance evaluation
Employee competence development and management
Organic growth of offshore development and test center
Tech support to Sales for New Business development, India
Won new immobilizer business with Hyundai India
Built product demonstrators successfully on vehicles for BCM, SVA and
Park assist systems
Product demonstrator built and exhibited in Auto Expo in New Delhi
2001-03 -
2005-12
Software Engineer/Senior Software Engineer
In this role, I was responsible for SW development and testing of functional enhancement to Driver Assistance System such as Adaptive Cruise Control and Advanced Parking Assistance System
Key responsibilities:
Support project manager for effort estimation, Peer reviews, process adherence and audits
Establish and develop cooperation with parent entity in Germany as on-site coordinator
New co-operation established with "Parking Assistance" engineering division at
Germany
Instrumental in organic growth of team from 4 to 22
Certification
2014-01 -
2016-04
2006-01 -
2013-12, 1999-01 -
2001-02
Design Engineer
Prayog Automation and Control Electronics, Bangalore
Responsible for design and development of based on 8-bit micro-controller based control electronics for industrial applications
1998-03 -
1998-12
Trainee Engineer
Raman Research Institute, Bangalore
Engineering support at research lab in Optics department
Timeline
project manager, Senior Program Manager
Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Ltd
01.2016 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E - Instrumentation and Electronics
IT Operation Manager at Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions private limitedIT Operation Manager at Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions private limited
Senior Associate Consultant at Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Pvt. LtdSenior Associate Consultant at Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd