Ramprasad Kulkarni

• To lead talented teams to solve difficult technology problems and bringing those technologies to market
• My broad range of knowledge from software to Hardware to networking to Manufacturing allows me to quickly see the broad impact of changes and find efficient solutions to the unexpected problems in technology development
• Leading a cross functional team of more than 20 members working in the capacity of project/product manager for various key projects
• Responsible for launch of the Solar energy product’s to different Geo’s
• Planning and schedule management of Software/Hardware/Firmware
• Spearheading complete functions from sourcing to mass production of project execution as per the business targets with focus on optimal utilization of resources and adherence to service delivery metrics
• Ensuring adherence to compliance, quality and project governance policies to achieve defined quality standards
• Assisting in resource planning as per the project requirements in coordination with Business Leaders

• • Delegate, coordinate and Supervise tasks within the team.
  • Conduct Daily standup meeting and track progress of tasks assigned to team members.
  • Quotation for new Acquisitions/ Customer change Requirements for project contracting.
  • Planning and schedule management of SW/HW along with Customer with regards to milestones.
  • Conduct Performance reviews and planning of resources.
  • Project status reporting to higher management monthly for ONBudget , ONSpec and ONTime parameters.
  • Planning of human resources based on project requirements/ budget available and forecast.
  • Product Risk mitigation and management.

• Responsible for ECU as product ( Software and Hardware ) to customer
• Estimation preparation for Quotation of Customer change Requirements for project contracting.
• Responsible for ECU as a product and Quality.
• Client software, Hardware delivery and negotiation.
• Planning and schedule management of SW/HW along with Customer with regards to milestones.
• Project status reporting for ONBudget , ONSpec and ONTime parameters.
• Product Risk mitigation and management.
• Quotation for new Acquisitions/ Customer change Requirements for project contracting.

• Monitored resource usage and managed tasks so costs did not exceed budget projections.
• Oversaw planning, application development, verification and risks involved in software projects.
• Managed all communications between clients, stakeholders and in-house software development team.

● Delegate and Supervise tasks within the team

● Implement and follow V-Cycle SW development

● Perform SW delivery with predefined quality gates set.

● Daily stand up and practice Kanban style working.

● Support acquisitions with rapid prototyping during proof of concept phase of a project.

● Conduct Performance reviews and planning of resources.

• Coordinated development, testing and release of complete suite of web-based software offerings.
• Resolved issues immediately ensuring project deliverables were not negatively impacted.
• Supervised and trained team of software developers, providing resources needed for success.
• Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete IT projects.
• Negotiated and managed project budgets to meet goals.

● Delegate and Supervise tasks within the team

● Do Software design and coding of Hardware near software for various Sensors/Actuators interfaced with ECU.

● Perform and validate first configuration of ECU using sample with ARXML during the initial development phase of the project.

● ·Provide support with device drivers for new circuit design from Hardware design team

● Support rapid prototyping during proof of concept phase of a project.

Design Interface layer between Autosar BSW and Customer specific ASW

● Perform Engine control unit hardware I/O validation and document results.

● Coordinate ECU HW and SW issues between customer and software development teams.

● Participated and supported in System, Open points list , Review meetings, risk assessment etc along with program management.

● Lead ECU return failure investigations during sample stage

● Vehicle Electronic diesel control ( EDC) system troubleshooting using INCA, Vector CANalyzer and customer specific tools

● Perform Extensive I-FMEA on vehicle

● Track customer validation mileage progress, error codes & read-out of adaptive values

● Validation of software functions during hot, cold and altitude trips, etc

● Supported OEM plant production line on EDC system for every build from Mule to SOP

● Supported plant quality and QAS on application-related issues

● Customer SW Delivery

● Perform requirement analysis of customer specific requirements in the area of engine .control, exhaust related and diagnostic functions.

● Create Software architecture and component design documents.

● Implement software functions and perform unit tests in closed loop simulated system .

● Perform basic function tests on vehicle and then Deliver software build with release notes

● Participate in peer review of source code.

Follow Waterfall model for software development.