Vikram K S
Engineering Leader
Bengaluru
Summary
Engineering Leader with extensive experience in leading embedded systems application projects starting from quotation to product delivery. Hands on experience in setting up teams and scaling them to achieve product delivery excellence. Adept at strategic planning, project management, team building and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Domain Expertise in Electronics Brakes Systems, Body Control Module and Engine Management Systems.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head of SW & Systems(General Manager)
Continental Automotive Components India Private Ltd
2023.07 - Current
- As Head of Software & Systems Customer Group for JOEM customers, established strong 50 members team responsible for end-to-end delivery of Electronic Brakes System starting from quotation to product delivery.
- Ensured successful transformation from matrix structure to customer focused organization structure.
- Team Size: 50 direct and 50 functional reporting
- Customers: Honda, MMC, Nissan
- Contributions: R&D Estimation, System Definition, SW milestone planning, SW release
Head of Global SW Quality
Continental Automotive Components India Private Ltd
2022.01 - 2023.06
- As Global Head of SW Quality for Electronics Brakes Systems, enabled forward engineering in day-to-day SW development by introducing quality gates and KPI's thereby improved ASPICE compliance in all regions
- Team Size: 5 direct and 5 worldwide
- Contributions: Set up Quality Gates, KPIs, SW Quality Steering Board
Location Lead, Software
Continental Automotive Components India Private Ltd
2020.01 - 2021.12
- Established cross functional SW team of about 85 members to deliver best in class software solutions for Electronics Brakes Systems for COEM customers
- Customers: SAIC, Changan, Geely
- Contributions: SW release for all COEM customers, SW development planning and tracking, Cross model issue resolution.
Department Head, Basic SW
Continental Automotive Components India Private Ltd
2017.01 - 2019.12
- Established 70-member Basic SW department to deliver best in class basic SW solutions in area of Vehicle Networks, Diagnostics Communications and Variant management for Electronics Brakes Systems for Asian customers.
- Team Size: 5 Team Leaders direct, 70 Developers
- Contributions: Basic SW Department Strategy and roadmap, Team Competency build up, Cost Center Owner including salary budget.
Team Leader, Group Leader
Continental Automotive Components India Private Ltd
2012.04 - 2016.12
- Established 10 member Team to support SW development for Korean and Japanese customer projects in area of Vehicle Communication and Diagnostics for Brakes Systems Business Unit
- Increase in scope with responsibility of SW development for Chinese customer projects
- Transition to Group Leader for 25-member team to support all Asian customer projects in 2015
- Team Size: 25 Developers
- Contributions: Team build up, Code reviews
Module Lead
Mindtree Ltd
2010.07 - 2012.03
- Software development and integration of Application and Basic SW for Volvo Safety ECU.
Software Developer
Siemens Information Systems Ltd
2006.05 - 2010.06
- CAN and Diagnostic Application software Development for Powertrain ECU.
Education
MBA - Enterprise Management
IIM
Bangalore 2021.04 - 2023.03
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communications
BIET
Davangere 2001.07 - 2005.08
Skills
Product Developmentundefined
Timeline
Head of SW & Systems(General Manager)
Continental Automotive Components India Private Ltd
2023.07 - Current
Head of Global SW Quality
Continental Automotive Components India Private Ltd
2022.01 - 2023.06
MBA - Enterprise Management
IIM
2021.04 - 2023.03
Location Lead, Software
Continental Automotive Components India Private Ltd
2020.01 - 2021.12
Department Head, Basic SW
Continental Automotive Components India Private Ltd
2017.01 - 2019.12
Team Leader, Group Leader
Continental Automotive Components India Private Ltd
2012.04 - 2016.12
Module Lead
Mindtree Ltd
2010.07 - 2012.03
Software Developer
Siemens Information Systems Ltd
2006.05 - 2010.06
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communications
BIET
2001.07 - 2005.08
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