Suraj Shetty

• Principal Analyst, Global Thermal Components & Technology Intelligence:
  Lead research on global thermal component forecasts across ICE, BEV, and FCEV propulsion types. This role provides in-depth insights into upstream powertrain and propulsion forecasts, emphasizing the close relationship between thermal components and propulsion technology.
• Regional Researcher, Indian Market:
  Engage with Indian suppliers and OEMs on diverse topics, including propulsion, thermal management, and charging solutions, ensuring alignment with regional market needs.
• Product Owner, Fuel Cell Thermal Components Forecast:
  Spearheaded the ideation and framework development for the fuel cell thermal components forecast. Successfully led regional research and managed all go-to-market activities for the product launched in 2023.
• Business Development Support:
  Collaborate with the business development team on client presentations and negotiations:

> Played a pivotal role in securing a $220K business deal with Tata Motors in 2022 through technical presentations and strategic negotiations alongside Ankit Ahuja.

> Engaged with clients, including Dayco and Bharat Forge, significantly contributing to negotiations that resulted in successful business outcomes.

> Participated in cross-functional teams working with Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Maruti Suzuki, conducting presentations and detailed discussions in the Indian market. Collaborated closely with Puneet Gupta, Vivek Sharma, and Anoop Desai over several years.

> Contributed to the consulting project for Maruti Suzuki by conducting research, reviewing policy documents, and preparing the initial proposal on refrigerant transition in India, which was part of a larger business pitch.

> Assisted Ankit Ahuja with client presentations and negotiations across various domains, including thermal, propulsion, chassis, and battery technologies.

• Industry Engagement:
  Actively participate in industry-specific conferences, motor shows, and webinars. I represented S&P Global at ACMA conferences, interviews, podcasts, and conducted webinars to share insights on emerging trends.
• Published Thought Leadership:
  Authored several white papers and articles as a subject matter expert in E-mobility technologies.

• Responsible for accounts of major national and international clients like, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Ford Motors, Atlas Copco among several others
• Main point of contact for OEM customers regarding new project inquiries and technical proposals, discussing the RFQ, verify feasibility, and offer the correct solution
• Associated with the cross-functional team for delivering first time right product for new developments
• Validating fans, fan drives, Analyzing and Benchmarking competitor products
• Co-ordination with customers to develop new products, testing, to validate, document & protocols and implement the same in a vehicle
• Conducting on vehicle testing extensively, data logging & Analysis
• Experience in conducting & Analyzing In-vehicle strain & Vibrations Tests
• Responsible for change management, creation, and release of BOM, FMEA, engineering signoffs, releasing drawings to customer and CFT