Hi, I’m
Sonachalam K
Summary
Sr. Technical Manager with overall 20+ years’ experience in domains which includes Aerospace, Automotive and Electronics industry. Expertise in managing product deliverables and end to end to solution implementation in Telematics and Realtime monitoring and control solutions for various verticals including but not limited to Avionics, Automotive & Remote Infra monitoring & management. Goal-oriented individual with excellent organization, communication, managerial, leadership, analytical, and planning skills. Presently working as a Sr. Advanced System Engineer role in Honeywell and working in Avionics Connectivity enabler products. Strengths: Product Development with strong execution skills, Vendor Management, Customer handling, Avionics product development methodology, Subject Matter Expert in Telematics and IOT. People & Team management with good in Cross functional collaboration.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Honeywell Technology Solutions
Systems Eng Asst Manager
11.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Lead and managed the Avionics Connectivity Products (Aircraft Data Gateway) ~$15M for Dassault, Embraer, Leo Helicopters customers and lead the team in achieving all important all CAT -1, CAT-2, CAT-3 milestones
- Enabled revenue of $3M YoY revenue with aircraft tail install basis across US and Europe.
- Exposure to direct Customer Interactions in enabling new Services and resolving Field issues. A300 solution proposal through SW only solution saved 1.2M to Honeywell and enabled quicker fix to the UPS customer issue
- Contributed in CMMI Level5 and AS9100 audit as ADG400 was one of the selected products for the Audit and supported in achieving the Org goal
- Certified Scrum Master and led team in PI planning and follow AGILE practices in product development
- Separate MOS has been set for Growth and given a focused time for selected individuals to focus on Growth and driving Growth cross CX-Enablers
- Enabled VPD funding of $137k for Connected Aircraft Solution Opportunities and contributed to Cost savings and PFCR savings
- More than 3 ideas were logged by the Team through IP sprints and X-Team collaboration
- Enabled Team participation in Tech paper
- Led the S&C Technology Road show event for 2023
- Set the MOS to encourage recognition in various forums and enabled, OE-2, Top flyer-2
- HTS MOR -10
- Conducted career progression sessions by Aero Fellow Engineer
- Kick started 'Know Your Product Series' to enable X-Collaboration within S&C
- Conducted S&C Day Event in 2022
- Supported HTS Day as a core committee since 2018
- Spot Award for successfully conducted the S&C Road show
- Two Bravos and 1 Silver Award
- APLAS for 2022 for taking initiatives across S&C
Honeywell Technology Solutions
Individual contributor
02.2016 - 11.2021
Job overview
- System Requirement, System Test case & Validation for Key functionality for the SATCOM Products
- Meeting CAT -2 milestones in terms of delivery
- New feature implementation (System requirement, Design, Review and implementation, Testing) and make the product compatible for non-honeywell Avionics Platform
- Preparing for RFS and TRR process Avionics Level -D certification enablement
- Managed and lead Connected Aircraft Test Bed platform from HTS
- Lead IVHM (Integrated Vehicle Health Management) proposal for Avionics platforms for India Regional defense Labs
- Lead the 'Integrated Airport Ground handling' xSBG proposal involving relevant stake holders from HTS Global team
- The proposal has been submitted for in-house startup idea as well
- Submitted 3 Patents and received Meritorious ward
- Lead Aero Engineers week -2017 and facilitated external speakers
Mahindra Electric Vehicles Pvt Ltd.
Sr. Manager Telematics
07.2014 - 01.2016
Job overview
- As a Sr Manager -Telematics and Connected car, manage all projects and deliverables related to Telematics as per the Car program Timeline
- Perform Data analytics and develop Algorithms for range prediction, gradient analysis, Vehicle Performance to predict failures
- Introduced Telematics with GPS and played a key role in getting it tested and certified for rolling out Vehicles for Fleet customers
- Coordinating with Vehicle Validation team for completing validation of all Telematics Subsystems as per the DVP (Design Verification Plan)
- Provide Telematics road map for the present and feature and instrumental in introducing New Mobile App and facilitating in-house development
- Providing Technical assistance to Manufacturing and Customer care team in case of issues related to H/W, Server Application and MA)
- Responsible for Solution Proposal, SOR creation, Releasing DCRN for all programs related to Telematics
- Managing Vendors efficiently and get the work done
- Work with Cross functional teams and efficiently managing team members
Mphasis Pvt Ltd.
Project Manager
12.2012 - 07.2014
Job overview
- As a Project Manager from Delivery, Responsible for Solution Proposal, Project Execution and People Management
- Grew an account from ground up, with intense coordination among Sales, recruitment and client SPOC
- Presently managing an offshore Development project called Cloud based Central Message Communication Platform, for an onsite client called Home Automation Inc
- This is a New Logo to PES, which is started from System study and Requirement gathering phase to Development
- Contributed in RFP response, Solution proposals and Project estimation for the new Proposals for Embedded Software Development
- Managing Offshore and Onsite Projects with zero escalation and with Customer Satisfaction
- Build a healthy relationship with the Client and to ensure that accounts are protected and growing
- Responsible for Revenue generation and meeting the quarterly Revenue targets along with the Sales team
Invendis Technologies Pvt Ltd.
Product Manager
11.2007 - 12.2012
Job overview
- As a Product Manager and Responsible for Design and implementation of Remote monitoring Hardware & Software
- Creating new Products and solutions for other vertical like Building Management Solutions and Energy Management Solutions
- Responsible in evaluating new H/Ws and sensors which can be used for the above requirements
- Creating RFP response, System Study and High Level BOM for the new Proposals
- Handling various customers in Telecom to provide remote monitoring and Control solution based on their requirements
Motorola
Senior Engineer
01.2005 - 12.2007
Job overview
- Worked in Multimedia Streaming technology and played a crucial role in fixing the CRs and in the release of P2K phones during the year 2005 to 2007
- Designed and Developed GPS and GPRS based Product s for Real Time Vehicle Tracking Solutions
- GPS based Vehicle Tracking products
- HANSA Flight qualification testing and support at NAL
Education
Adhiyamaan College of EngineeringHosur, India
B.E from Electronics And Communications Engineering
04.2001
Skills
System Engineering
Majortraining
In Progress
- Electric Vehicles-Mobility Engineering (IISC-PG Level Advance Certification Program)
- Brain Accelerator (Leadership skill Development 12 month Program by Dr.Manjunath)
Completed
- Certified Agile Scrum Master
- PMP Training
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification
Productlineexperience
- Air To Ground Gateway system requirements and specification.
- Telematics and Connected Car Apps for Mahindra Reva-End Customer Connectivity & Data for Prognostics and Diagnosis.
- ISense- Remote Monitoring and Control system.
- TOC – Software Product for Tower Operating and Centre.
- BMS – Building Management System using iSense, Digital and Analog I/O expanders, Access control system, controllers etc.
Sensorsandcontrollers
- Energy Meters (AC, DC), GPS
- UPS Controllers, DG controllers, Air conditioner controllers
- Fuel Sensors, Contamination sensors, Water leak sensors
- Access control system, RFID sensors, Motion detection sensors
- IP cameras, Electromagnetic Door locks, Shunt, CTs, Relays etc
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Modules.
Professionalreferences
- Satyanarayanan Kar, Honeywell, Sr. Eng Manager, PMT_HPS_LSS_DEV, Satya.Kar@Honeywell.com
- Abhijit Kumar Upadhyay, Honeywell, Sr.Director, Engg, AbhijitKumar.Upadhyay@honeywell.com
Accomplishments
Received Top Performer for the past 2 consecutive years.Received Awards for leading Growth and Innovation Roadshows
Certification
Electric Vehicle Mobility Engineering
Timeline
Electric Vehicle Mobility Engineering
10-2025
Systems Eng Asst Manager
Honeywell Technology Solutions
11.2021 - Current
Individual contributor
Honeywell Technology Solutions
02.2016 - 11.2021
Sr. Manager Telematics
Mahindra Electric Vehicles Pvt Ltd.
07.2014 - 01.2016
Project Manager
Mphasis Pvt Ltd.
12.2012 - 07.2014
Product Manager
Invendis Technologies Pvt Ltd.
11.2007 - 12.2012
Senior Engineer
Motorola
01.2005 - 12.2007
Adhiyamaan College of Engineering
B.E from Electronics And Communications Engineering
04.2001
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