RAYAPATI SANJEEV KUMAR
Bangalore
Summary
- A committed & dynamic leader with 14 years of rich automotive experience in the areas of Teams Management, Product Management, Quality Management & Software deliveries.
- Currently leading the E2E Test team & software platform development team for the Telematics Gateway Unit (TGW) as an Agile Product Owner
- Skilled in empowering teams, building strong relationships, and driving results through mutual support and open communication.
- Results-driven and certified SAFe 6 Product Owner/Product Manager and Agile Scrum/Kanban Master with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, driving agile transformation, and delivering high-impact solutions in dynamic, fast-paced environments along with backlog management, PI planning, Prioritisation Refinement and stakeholder alignment.
- Led the strategic planning and execution of testing and software deliveries, ensuring alignment with business objectives, quality standards, and cross-functional delivery timelines.
- Actively led and contributed to technology-driven initiatives including Concept Trucks, Technology Gemba sessions for both Offsite & Onsite, and TechTalks, while playing a key role in driving site-level strategic initiatives and innovation-focused programs.
- Extensive experience in developing and delivering telematics services within the automotive domain, including vehicle data acquisition, over-the-air (OTA) updates, remote diagnostics, fleet management solutions, and cloud-based service integration. Proven ability to align embedded systems with backend platforms to enable seamless connectivity and data-driven vehicle services.
- Experience in Automotive Braking Domain: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ,Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and On-Board Telematics
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialist Agile Product Owner
Volvo Group India Private Limited
Bangalore, Karnataka
11.2016 - Current
- Lead both End to End System verification team & Software Platform Team as SAFe Agile Product Owner
- Actively contributed to the development of product roadmap & Planning strategy of Telematics Gateway Unit Generation 2nd & 3rd product
- Actively collaborated with Product Owners (POs) to align deliverables across scrum and Kanban teams
- Involved in different initiatives towards the Site Ambitions to improve team efficiency
- Involved in strategizing the framework & process for complete verification of life cycle from V1-V7
- Enabled continuous delivery of value by supporting cross-functional teams in resolving dependencies and removing blockers
- Played a vital role as a verification leader & collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve Epic goals on time and within budget
- Engaged on various different Volvo products (ICE/EMOB) for Telematics Data driven development
- Played key role on various product launches like Volvo Truck T2(EMOB/ICE), Renault Trucks T2(EMOB/ICE), VNTA/MACK T2(EMOB/ICE), UD Quester/Croner, Competitor trucks with 3rd Gen Telematics Unit
- Expertise in EMOB Area Telematics services for developing new offerings and identifying potential gaps or improvement areas
- Handled Product Quality and improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution
- Championed the adaptation of new software tools that streamlined workflows across multiple departments
- Supported as a technical lead for Volvo Group India Concept truck initiatives
- Developed training materials to enhance team proficiency and productivity
- Analyzed and fulfilled functional requirements, legal regulations, production, and quality objectives of the product
- Conducted comprehensive competitor analysis to inform strategic decisions
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
Consultant
Global Edge Software Pvt Ltd
Bangalore, Karnataka
07.2015 - 10.2016
- Conducted requirement gathering, design test specifications, and wrote test cases for functional testing
- Designed the test environment for automated testing with Python Robot Framework
- Designed sensor simulation using Python & changed CANoe simulations as per requirement
- Estimated the deliverables in Sprint Cadence & Prepared issue list for software bugs reported during testing, Integrated ECU testing
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
Trainee Software Engineer
CMC Limited
Hyderabad, Telangana
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Designed test conditions and generated test cases for system testing
- Analyzed test result discrepancies, resolved by debugging and reporting to the client through defect report documents
- Summarized the test cycle and analyzed the results
- Worked closely with peers to identify issues and provide suitable resolutions.
R&D Engineer
Abhi Electronics
Rajhamundry, andhra pradesh
10.2011 - 02.2014
- Explored design ideas for hardware and software perspectives
- Supported training projects at colleges and universities for graduation projects
- Led a team in live marine calibration testing and summarizing test cycles and analyzing results
Education
B. Tech - EEE
Vathsalya Institute, JNTU
01.2011
SSC -
Inter, Deepthi Jr College, M.V.M.H. School
01.2007
01.2005
Skills
- Product & Project Management: SAFe Agile (Certified Product Owner), PI Planning, Backlog Management, JIRA, Confluence, Stakeholder Management
- Embedded Systems & Software Development
- System Engineering & Requirements Management: SE Tool, IBM Rational Rhapsody, DFMEA, 8D Analysis
- Connectivity & Diagnostics: CAN, CANoe, UDS, Telematics Architecture
- Simulation & Analysis: MATLAB, LabVIEW, Canoe, Pycharm
- Volvo Group Tools: SEWS, Configurator, Protom, Prosit, Engineering Tool, Cloud Tools
- Soft Skills: Customer relations, Product quality evaluation, Collaborative teamwork, Analytical thinking, Expert problem solving, Coaching and mentoring, Risk management, Stakeholder engagement, Decision-making
Additional Information
AWARDS & KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- Certified SAFe 6 Product Owner/Product Manager -2024
- Certified Agile Scrum Master
- Feather in the Cap Award - Issued by Global Edge Software Pvt. Ltd. – Nov 2016
- Recognized for outstanding contributions and performance.
- Best Contribution Award - Issued by Volvo Group India Pvt. Ltd. – Jan 2017
- Honored for supporting and driving key team deliveries for first telematics Launch for UD Croner Truck.
- Smart & Modern Prize Award-2019 for Telematics Solutions - Issued by UD Telematics.
- Mar-2020 Certificate of Appreciation - Issued by UD Trucks
- Sep 2019 Awarded for excellent contribution and technical presentation at UDT Technology Day 2019, Bangalore.
- Note of Appreciation - Issued by Volvo Group India Pvt. Ltd. – Dec 2020
- Acknowledged for exceptional work and dedication in meeting deliveries during the pandemic.
- Best Contributor Award – Q2 2020 - Issued by Volvo Group India Pvt. Ltd.
- Recognized for strong team support and stakeholder engagement.
- Customer Centricity Award – H2 2024 - Issued by Volvo Group India Pvt. Ltd.
- Celebrated for commitment to delivering outstanding customer experiences.
Certification
AWARDS & KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- Certified SAFe 6 Product Owner/Product Manager -2024
- Certified Agile Scrum Master
Accomplishments
AWARDS & KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- Feather in the Cap Award - Issued by Global Edge Software Pvt. Ltd. – Nov 2016
- Recognized for outstanding contributions and performance.
- Best Contribution Award - Issued by Volvo Group India Pvt. Ltd. – Jan 2017
- Honored for supporting and driving key team deliveries for first telematics Launch for UD Croner Truck.
- Smart & Modern Prize Award-2019 for Telematics Solutions - Issued by UD Telematics.
- Mar-2020 Certificate of Appreciation - Issued by UD Trucks
- Sep 2019 Awarded for excellent contribution and technical presentation at UDT Technology Day 2019, Bangalore.
- Note of Appreciation - Issued by Volvo Group India Pvt. Ltd. – Dec 2020
- Acknowledged for exceptional work and dedication in meeting deliveries during the pandemic.
- Best Contributor Award – Q2 2020 - Issued by Volvo Group India Pvt. Ltd.
- Recognized for strong team support and stakeholder engagement.
- Customer Centricity Award – H2 2024 - Issued by Volvo Group India Pvt. Ltd.
- Celebrated for commitment to delivering outstanding customer experiences.
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLanguages
Telugu
Native language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Interests
Movies
Exploring
Travel
Spending time with family & friends
Software
Automotive Software tool chain
C, C
Python
Linux
Quote
You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think
Timeline
Specialist Agile Product Owner
Volvo Group India Private Limited
11.2016 - Current
Consultant
Global Edge Software Pvt Ltd
07.2015 - 10.2016
Trainee Software Engineer
CMC Limited
05.2014 - 06.2015
R&D Engineer
Abhi Electronics
10.2011 - 02.2014
B. Tech - EEE
Vathsalya Institute, JNTU
SSC -
Inter, Deepthi Jr College, M.V.M.H. School
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