Android Internals and Applications Programming
Vamsi K Modadugu
Sr Director SW (Ready Upgrade Product Line)
Bangalore
Summary
Driven and innovative professional with over 20+ years of experience leading software research and development organizations globally. Currently heading the software team for the Ready Upgrade product line at Harman International, focusing on delivering a consumer experience in automotive-grade in-car connected experience using state-of-the-art digital cockpit solutions. Played a critical role in setting up the Ready Upgrade SW Team and CoC Connectivity division in Harman, while also working extensively in product roadmaps, global program delivery, customer collaboration, and new business development activities. Throughout my career, successfully managed teams globally and strongly believe in the power of diversity and inclusion.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Global SW Lead Ready Upgrade Product Line
Harman International India Pvt Ltd
06.2023 - Current
- Responsible for SW Development for 3 Products lines for Ready Upgrade, Base for MAC Customers, Mainstream for PV Customers and Advance for Premium Customers.
- Supporting 3 Global OEM based on Ready Upgrade Product Lines
- Leading a global team of over 150+ engineers, delivering complete solutions from experience definition to final production certifications with safety and security.
- Supporting Samsung Exynos X20 and Qualcomm QC6X based Digital Cockpit Solutions with Android, QNX/Linux with HQX/RedBend Hypervisor.
- Managed budgetary planning for the product line, ensuring optimal allocation of resources across all projects.
- Collaborated with sales teams to identify untapped market opportunities, resulting in an expanded customer base.
- Implemented SW Product line process improvements while disseminating best practices from the Product Line Director role to other divisions.
Sr Director Apps SW
Harman International
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Company Overview: Focused on providing in-car connected experience using state of the art In-Car Wireless, Projections Technologies and Voice Recognition Solutions
- Played a critical role in setting up Connectivity division in India
- Global Domain Head for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Telephony (In-Car Phone use cases), VR and Car Projection Technologies, responsible for end-end In-Car Connectivity use cases which enables user to seamlessly access personal data and bring in their personal eco system preferences into the car
- Managing a global team of 220+ in India, US, China and Germany
- Responsibility for defining and delivering Roadmaps for all the responsible domains for Harman Digital Cockpit SBU
- Responsible for design, delivery and end product certification of end-end connectivity use cases for the Driver, Front Passenger, and Rear Seat Passenger for car users
- Rider and pillion use cases for motor bike users
- Working with Google and Apple for Projections Certification
- Focused on providing in-car connected experience using state of the art In-Car Wireless, Projections Technologies and Voice Recognition Solutions
- Played a critical role in setting up Connectivity division in India
- Developed strong relationships with key industry partners, fostering collaboration and mutual growth opportunities.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence within the organization.
Director SW, CoC Connectivity Wireless Team
Harman International
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Responsible for Global R&D of short range wireless technologies (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, Telephony and BT IoT Node) in the car
- Responsible for driving connectivity platform innovation & roadmap, and delivering end-end solution to Harman Digital Cockpit customers worldwide
Engg Manager & Sr Manager SW for WiCoMe - Bluetooth Core Stack & Profile, and NFC Teams
Harman International
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Manager Engg, my scope of work expanded to cover complete ownership of Bluetooth Solution which included Application, Business Logic, Bluetooth profiles layer and Core Stack team
- Also, included Telephony team responsible for call management in the car (Bluetooth HFP, eCall, bCall and in Vehicle Concierge Calls), NAD modem integration, NFC and Wireless Charging team
- I was leading a team of 40+ engineers worldwide and delivered 15+ Global OEMs in a year
Principal Engineer II, SW Lead for NFC Stack
Harman International
01.2013 - 01.2014
- As an individual contributor was responsible for delivery and maintenance of NFC stack for Harman CoC Connectivity team
- Worked on Harman first NFC Solution based on NXP HW for European Car Manufacturers.
Technical Lead
Motorola Solutions
06.2010 - 02.2013
- As a Technical Lead in the Platform/Connectivity Team - Mobile computing division of Motorola solutions India
- I was responsible for Bluetooth subsystem for Motorola MPA platform, which included integration of Bluetooth controller from TI and Broadcom and BlueZ / Bluedriod Bluetooth stack on multiple MPA platforms with various application processors
- Worked extensively on UART drivers, system startup optimization, power management and performance optimization
- Worked closely with HW team for Antenna design and HW Qualification
Senior Software Eng
Motorola Solutions
02.2008 - 01.2010
- As a Bluetooth stack developer for the platform team, I have worked on various Bluetooth Controllers and supported both Stone street One and Windows CE Bluetooth stack for Motorola Solutions
Associate Software Engineer
SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC
10.2004 - 03.2008
- As Associate Engineer at Symbol Technologies worked on developing printer drivers and printing applications for Windows CE based handheld devices
Education
Bachelors - Electronics and Communication Engineering
University of Madaras
01.1997 - 01.2001
Master of Science - Electrical Eng, Embedded Systems Design
University of Greenwich
04.2002 - 01.2004
Skills
- Communication & Interpersonal
- Collaboration
- Product Development
- Project Delivery
- Strategy & Roadmap
- Computer Programming Skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Change Management
- Emotional Intelligence and Foresight
New product introduction
Professionaloverview
- Thought Leadership In Short range Wireless Technologies for Automotive in-cabin user experience.
- Excellent mentoring skills, Brings out the best from the team.
- Well verse in Industry 4.0 software Development methodologies.
- Lead team through multiple transitions and restructuring keeping team focused on organizational strategy.
- Experience In managing large Global teams, Global Programs and Cost Centers. Worked on Cost leadership activities.
- Software delivery for multiple global programs and Products.
- Expertise on building customer collaboration and Partner engagement.
- Experience in fostering new ways of value creation to our customers. Outside In thinking.
- Experience in Product development and Project Development environments
Training
- Windows CE and Windows Mobile Internal Trainings
- Android Application Development training
- Marakana Android Internals
- Agile Methodologies Training
- Harman Hungry Cub Leadership Training Program
- IESE Business School - Leadership training
- Thought leadership and Change management training by Shangrila Consulting group
Accomplishments
- Established Harman Wi-Fi STL Certification Lab achieved with overall cost savings of 300K YOY.
- Productized Harman WuW engine for India OEM, which lead to new revenue stream for Harman.
- Played a key role in setting up CoC Connectivity team and Ready Upgrade SW team for Harman.
- Established Product Line Engineering (CI/CD) for Ready Upgrade.
- Led the development of the first Harman PhoneAsKey solution for digital car key technology.
- Worked Extensively with Google Automotive Connectivity team for Automotive connectivity usecases.
Software
Linux/QNX
Connectivity Stacks
CI/CD
Affiliations
Google AAOA
Bluetooth SIG
Wi-FI Alliance
Genivi now COVSA
Timeline
Global SW Lead Ready Upgrade Product Line
Harman International India Pvt Ltd
06.2023 - Current
Sr Director Apps SW
Harman International
01.2019 - 06.2023
Director SW, CoC Connectivity Wireless Team
Harman International
01.2018 - 01.2019
Engg Manager & Sr Manager SW for WiCoMe - Bluetooth Core Stack & Profile, and NFC Teams
Harman International
01.2014 - 01.2018
Principal Engineer II, SW Lead for NFC Stack
Harman International
01.2013 - 01.2014
Technical Lead
Motorola Solutions
06.2010 - 02.2013
Senior Software Eng
Motorola Solutions
02.2008 - 01.2010
Associate Software Engineer
SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC
10.2004 - 03.2008
Master of Science - Electrical Eng, Embedded Systems Design
University of Greenwich
04.2002 - 01.2004
Bachelors - Electronics and Communication Engineering
University of Madaras
01.1997 - 01.2001
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