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Ravitej Kommana
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Summary
Over 18 years of experience in new product development for electric vehicle batteries and automotive powertrain-engine systems, with nearly a decade in techno-managerial roles. Expertise in problem-solving through engineering principles and data-driven validation methods. Demonstrated success in leading teams to create innovative solutions for complex industry challenges. Strong analytical and optimization skills focused on addressing technical issues and delivering effective customer solutions.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy General Manager
River Automotive
Bengaluru
04.2024 - Current
- Drove the River-Yamaha Collaboration project from Inception to the completion of design and development of chassis, Battery, Swing arm to meet all the durability, Comfort and homologation requirements from both internal and client standards.
- Cross functional leadership to drive the product development and bring in the balance of contradicting requirements across the testing, product and simulation teams.
- Engineering management, Budgeting, Workload forecasting, Hiring and building the team.
- Enhanced durability evaluation methods for cast, stamped, and plastic components, reducing product development timeline by 2 months and achieving 30% cost savings in frame ZBC.
- Develop and implement mechanical integrity simulation programs and strategize the method of implementation that meets the ongoing product development timelines and long term vision of the organization in Chassis, Battery, Brakes and Suspension.
- Developed NVH and PSD simulation methods for plastics and crash simulations for two-wheelers through cross-functional collaboration with testing, design, and supplier teams, enhancing component reliability.
- Developed durability team with recruitment, training and procedure development for nonlinear simulations for Electric 2W chassis, battery, Motors, Body panels.
- Solving multidimensional and complex problems in EV domain with systems thinking.
- Developed Virtual DVPs for RLDA testing, Duty cycle development, Two poster testing, Component and vehicle level durability testing, RCAs(Root Cause Analysis).
- Consulting Vehicle Engineering team, Battery teams, Manufacturing team to assess the risks and approach to solve the forecasted problem statements.
- Facilitated license negotiations to secure critical tools and support for project development, enabling effective implementation of new tools and infrastructure.
- Collaborate with tool development methods team to develop new tools required for the simulations and give clear requirements of outcomes, track the progress, test and implement the tools in regular workflow.
- Evaluated supplier qualifications to enhance part quality and integrate new insights into team practices.
- Provided expert advice in selecting the material for frame, plastic components, elastomer gaskets based on the application and durability requirement for agreed warranty.
- Trained internal team on various simulation tools like ANSYS, SIMLAB and methods of evaluation for cast, plastic, stamped components to build their skills.
Senior Engineering Manager
Ather Energy Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed team of 12 engineers responsible for product development and CAE validation of battery, electric motors/drive units, chassis, transmission.
- Strategic planning, efficiency management, workflow reporting and streamlining the product development activities.
- Discuss with leaders of various verticals (Battery, Chassis, Hardware, Charging infra) on technical consulting, possible collaboration, work packages and reviews/feedback.
- Evaluated team members' performance and planned succession strategies.
- Implemented programs to manage workforce attrition, develop competencies, and foster innovation culture.
- Cross functional team interaction with Casting, Materials, Process Automation, Modelling, Test Lab and other engineering teams to develop streamlined workflows.
- Application and management of data analysis and visualization for project management, time management and SOW (Statement of Work) engagement.
- Establish best practices for design, CAE and simulation work for battery and new capability growth by conducting brainstorming session and benchmarking studies.
- Project planning, resource management and process development for standard and non-standard product development activities and communicate with multiple stakeholders.
- Established reliability bathtub curves for foot peg and 2W frame failures to enhance product durability.
Technical Lead
TCS
Bangalore
10.2019 - 08.2022
- Developed durability methods, including cell-level foil durability analysis, module manufacturing analysis, Moldflow and Abaqus-Digimat coupled analysis of short fibre composites, and battery-to-vehicle installation analysis for electric vehicle battery development.
- Proficient in Durability analysis of battery assembly, Modal analysis, Manufacturing assembly of modules, Transportation and in plant lift analysis, Power Spectral Density analysis to check the durability of electronic components, Random Vibration Fatigue evaluation.
- Developed anisotropic analysis of integrated circuit board of battery module, incorporating fibre orientation effects into durability analysis.
- Developed cell-level analysis to assess damage during battery assembly process.
- One of the Contextual Masters recognized for extensive knowledge on sealing and developing various joint design tools to estimate the sealing performance in Balance Architecture phase.
- Represent the team in global forums for feature and function management.
Senior Lead Engineer
General Motors- Technical centre India
Bangalore
05.2010 - 10.2019
- Developed team's product knowledge through tech-sharing and training sessions.
- Expert in Non-linear analysis to evaluate durability of various Engine components. (Covers, Pans, Pumps, Injectors, Fuel pipelines, EGR, Press in Place Elastomer gaskets, Starter Motors, Rubber Coated Metal Gaskets, Single/ Multilayer Steel Gaskets, Formed in Place/RTV gaskets, O-rings).
- Provided optimal solutions to address potential failure modes, ensuring compliance with design review requirements using TOSCA and ISIGHT.
- Root cause analysis expert to simulate the failures on the engine components.
- Developed internal tools (RCM design tool, RCM pre and post processing automation tool, RCM dynamic gap evaluation tool, Variable RCM gasket modelling, Throttle body blade evaluation tool) that contributed to a 10% increase in year-over-year productivity.
- Developed a method for analyzing the RCM gaskets subjected to fatigue loads using PYTHON tool.
- Thread fatigue analysis to evaluate for Fuel line fitting failures.
- Facilitated design thinking workshops to foster a culture of product and process innovation.
Engineer
General Electric- Power
Bangalore
08.2008 - 04.2010
- Developed 2D full tube gas turbine casing in ANSYS, performing hook load and pressure load calculations for 7FB-IGCC and 9FB Compressor Discharge Casing enhancement program.
- Analyzed effects of fast start missions on 7FA+e casing through 2D model building and sub-model analysis, predicting changes in crack initiation life.
- Resolved fretting issue at stator bases, enhancing reliability and performance.
Teaching Assistant
IIT Kanpur
Kanpur
08.2007 - 05.2008
- Lab training to the Students, Developing Digital Image Correlation Method for the Lab.
- Assisted professors in preparing instructional materials and course content.
Education
Master Of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
India Institute Of Technology
Kanpur05-2008
Bachelor Of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Kakinada India05-2006
Intermediate / +2 -
State Board Andhra Pradesh
05-2004
Tenth Standard -
CBSE
05-2000
Skills
- Mechanical Engineering
- Stress analysis and Finite Element Analysis
- Fatigue, Vibration and Thermal analysis
- Durability testing
- Root cause analysis
- Budget management
- Staff training/development
- Root Cause Analysis
- DVP development
- Battery Durability
- Python Coding
- Empirical Design Tool Development
- DFSS, DFM, DFA
- Data-driven approach
- Engineering management
Engineering Tools
- Simulation Tools: ABAQUS, ANSYS, HYPERWORKS
- Modeling Tools: SOLIDWORKS, NX
- Mesh Tools: HYPERMESH, SIMLAB
- Coding: Python, Excel-VBA
Certification
- Chartered Engineer from IEI
- DFSS Black Belt
- Agile Scrum Master
People Skills
- Mentoring
- Coaching
- Performance Evaluation
- Goal Setting
- Conflict resolution
- Cross functional collaboration
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Telugu
International Publications
Experimental and Numerical Investigation of a Cracked Transversely Graded Plate Subjected to In Plane Bending, 06/01/09, International Journal of Solids and Structures, Ravitej Kommana, Vekit Narayanan
Work Availability
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Awards Activities
- Contextual Masters
- Tool Methods Secrets Awards for two innovative design tools
Timeline
Deputy General Manager
River Automotive
04.2024 - Current
Senior Engineering Manager
Ather Energy Pvt Ltd
08.2022 - 03.2024
Technical Lead
TCS
10.2019 - 08.2022
Senior Lead Engineer
General Motors- Technical centre India
05.2010 - 10.2019
Engineer
General Electric- Power
08.2008 - 04.2010
Teaching Assistant
IIT Kanpur
08.2007 - 05.2008
Master Of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
India Institute Of Technology
Bachelor Of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Intermediate / +2 -
State Board Andhra Pradesh
Tenth Standard -
CBSE