Total 13 Plus years of professional experience in automotive including as Technical project lead -System Engineering ,Verification & Validation.
Project management experience in budget estimation /tracking and monitoring of L1 and L2 level work packages aligning with cross functional discipline team.
Experienced in complex system engineering with an extensive background in System engineering principles, project leadership in innovative product development in ADAS and HPC ECU's.
Experienced in working directly with customers by leading in quotation phase and resolving technical queries for system engineering scope.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader /Lead System Engineer -System Mangt.
GKN Automotive
Bengaluru, India
07.2024 - Current
Developed and implemented a system eng. level planning that improved team collaboration and communication, resulting in delivery of system work packages on-time.
Tracking and presenting quality metrics of system engineering area to internal and external stakeholders (Including High level management teams)
Lead estimation and impact analysis for change request and discussion with customer and internal cross functional teams.
Involved in system engineering internal key project initiative - Improving process , KPI measurement .
Involved in local management strategic planning and team level organization topics.
Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
Technical Project Lead-System Engineering and Testing
Continental Automotive Technologies GmbH.
Regensburg, Germany
04.2022 - 06.2024
Responsible to lead a team of fifteen plus system requirement engineers in planning , tracking and execution of System Eng. tasks.
Leading planning for system engineers in SAFe PIPE planning in KANBAN project setup.
Lead responsible to ensure system engineering milestone are achieved and respective engineering gate outcomes are met.
ASPICE Task force lead for SYS1 and SYS2 system activities - Main speaker in ASPICE assessment .
Leading Risk assessment and prioritization with respect to requirement coverage(Release recommendation for SOP SW delivery /URL release)
Established new collaborating approach "Community of practice"(COP) and leading group of System and software Requirement Managers..
Represented project in Cross project /Cross customer alignments forums and bringing in generic system engineering solution(Reusable System requirements)
Achieved level 2 Fully for the ASPICE system engineering area.
System Engineer
Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH
Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany
02.2019 - 03.2022
Lead system engineer responsible for platform parking functional development.
RFI , RFQ phase and also to plan major system engineering release in accordance with project milestones.
Leading system scope in new project acquisition meeting with customer - Development of compliance matrix and Technical proposal.
Development of functional hierarchy and requirement management plan.
Leading system design review (DR's) and PV activities with engineering milestones.
Bench marking with various supplier for the similar product and involved in Design to cost analysis.
IP rights check for new use case for ultrasonic sensors – Claim analysis and resolution or deviation identification. Outcome: Three patents filed world wide to protect the use case - trailer detection system for bike carriers.
Preparation of Demo vehicle to present the concept at customer locations.
Submitted patents :
METHOD FOR CONFIGURING A TRAILER DETECTION SYSTEM : EU EP3822098A1
METHOD FOR INITIALIZING AN ULTRASONIC MONITORING SYSTEM COMPRISING MULTIPLE ULTRASONIC SENSORS : WO2021122209A1
Ultraschallsensor zum Bilden einer Sensorkaskade und Sensorkaskade von Ultraschallsensoren:DE102019134734A1
Function owner and Validation-ADAS
Mercedes Benz Research and Development India Private Limited
Bengaluru, India
11.2014 - 12.2018
Series functional development of Traffic sign recognition and Lane departure warning protection system in mono and stereo multipurpose camera systems.
Responsible for end to end system responsibility from development support to roll out of functions (Handling customer issues)
Software release testing for SOP & Pre-production vehicles.
Responsible for function Validation at Component Level using HILs and Participation in joint Euro NCAP testing with Tier 1 supplier.
Development of functional requirements & functional test cases for Multi-purpose camera system which is integral part of Level 2 Autonomous driving system in Mercedes Benz cars.
Debugging issues in multipurpose camera system, reported by after sales based on the customer complaints - Analysis of vehicle traces with customer issue to identify root cause for issue.
HIL Validation of functionalities by simulation of partner Ecus, Ultrasonic sound sensors (USS), system vehicle, environment & driver actions.
Verification and Validation Engineer
Volvo India Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru, India
08.2012 - 10.2014
Validation of Major features of system - DACU (Driver assistance control unit) handles Adaptive cruise control, advanced emergency braking system, Lane keeping system, Lane change system.
Function Validation at Component Level using HiL systems.
Requirements Analysis, reviewer of Test cases capture, Test Procedures preparation, Consolidating results, Summary Rep.
Education
Professional Certificate - Introduction to computer vision using Matlab
Mathworks
Professional Certificate - Model-Based Systems Engineering - MBSE
Led cross-functional teams to manage daily spare order processing, ensuring seamless coordination between service, stores, and finance teams. Maintained high order accuracy and reduced communication gaps across departments.Trained over 100+ service engineers on CRM workflows, POD updates, and return processes during HO commercial trainings. Improved field team compliance and reduced repeat errors by over 20%.Owned end-to-end order lifecycle, including documentation, dispatches, POD tracking, and MIS reporting with minimal supervision. Enabled faster turnaround and higher accuracy in daily operations.Acted as a central escalation point between field engineers, HO departments, and senior managers to resolve system and order-related issues. Reduced escalations by ensuring proactive resolution within SLA timelines.Managed return spare process and validations, driving a 25% reduction in turnaround time and improving system accuracy. Ensured proper coordination with service and stores for smooth transaction closures.Initiated Kaizen process improvements for workflow automation, documentation, and order validation. Reduced manual work by 30% and helped in faster issue identification.Collaborated with IT team to test and implement new CRM workflows and resolve service module-related bugs. Ensured seamless migration and better user experience for the service team.Created and presented MIS reports for weekly DRM meetings and management reviews. Supported data-driven decisions and provided insights on pending and completed orders.Monitored pending orders and stock validations daily across CFA locations. Achieved 15% reduction in follow-up delays by implementing checklist-based follow-ups.Handled distributor and spot-visit orders, ensuring compliance with internal policies and faster processing. Reduced lead time by 20% with improved documentation and follow-ups.Supervised stock accuracy across locations and led reconciliation activities with store teams. Brought down discrepancies by 15% through structured checking and documentation.Prepared CRM master data and validated engineer records for smooth CRM transition. Increased CRM accuracy by 25% before new system rollout.Managed price lists and quotations, communicating with teams to ensure correct rates and GST compliance. Prevented billing errors and improved customer satisfaction on pricing clarity.Maintained GEM and E-Invoice portal compliance, uploading documents accurately to meet government requirements. Ensured zero rejection in audits and smoother order execution for public sector clients.Followed up on loan spare recoveries, ensuring 95% payment recovery by accurate tracking and coordination with accounts. Reduced pending dues and ensured clean financial closure of orders. at Transasia Bio-Medicals LtdLed cross-functional teams to manage daily spare order processing, ensuring seamless coordination between service, stores, and finance teams. Maintained high order accuracy and reduced communication gaps across departments.Trained over 100+ service engineers on CRM workflows, POD updates, and return processes during HO commercial trainings. Improved field team compliance and reduced repeat errors by over 20%.Owned end-to-end order lifecycle, including documentation, dispatches, POD tracking, and MIS reporting with minimal supervision. Enabled faster turnaround and higher accuracy in daily operations.Acted as a central escalation point between field engineers, HO departments, and senior managers to resolve system and order-related issues. Reduced escalations by ensuring proactive resolution within SLA timelines.Managed return spare process and validations, driving a 25% reduction in turnaround time and improving system accuracy. Ensured proper coordination with service and stores for smooth transaction closures.Initiated Kaizen process improvements for workflow automation, documentation, and order validation. Reduced manual work by 30% and helped in faster issue identification.Collaborated with IT team to test and implement new CRM workflows and resolve service module-related bugs. Ensured seamless migration and better user experience for the service team.Created and presented MIS reports for weekly DRM meetings and management reviews. Supported data-driven decisions and provided insights on pending and completed orders.Monitored pending orders and stock validations daily across CFA locations. Achieved 15% reduction in follow-up delays by implementing checklist-based follow-ups.Handled distributor and spot-visit orders, ensuring compliance with internal policies and faster processing. Reduced lead time by 20% with improved documentation and follow-ups.Supervised stock accuracy across locations and led reconciliation activities with store teams. Brought down discrepancies by 15% through structured checking and documentation.Prepared CRM master data and validated engineer records for smooth CRM transition. Increased CRM accuracy by 25% before new system rollout.Managed price lists and quotations, communicating with teams to ensure correct rates and GST compliance. Prevented billing errors and improved customer satisfaction on pricing clarity.Maintained GEM and E-Invoice portal compliance, uploading documents accurately to meet government requirements. Ensured zero rejection in audits and smoother order execution for public sector clients.Followed up on loan spare recoveries, ensuring 95% payment recovery by accurate tracking and coordination with accounts. Reduced pending dues and ensured clean financial closure of orders. at Transasia Bio-Medicals Ltd
Design Team Leader ELV system (BMS, SCADA, Fire Alarm, Access Control, CCTV, Digital Infrastructure, Environmental Monitoring system, Public Address System, PAVA system and Structure Cabling) at Nesma and PartnersDesign Team Leader ELV system (BMS, SCADA, Fire Alarm, Access Control, CCTV, Digital Infrastructure, Environmental Monitoring system, Public Address System, PAVA system and Structure Cabling) at Nesma and Partners