Headline

Automotive Engineering Leadership + Technical Program Management + Embedded/MBD

About

I am a Program Manager and Automotive Engineering Leader with 15+ years of experience delivering complex automotive embedded software programs across Battery Management Systems (BMS), AUTOSAR, Model-Based Development (MBD), EV platforms, Digital Cockpit, Instrument Cluster and Connected Systems. I bring a combination of strong technical depth and end-to-end program leadership, with experience driving engineering delivery across scope, schedule, quality, resources, risks, customer commitments and release milestones. Throughout my career, I have led engineering teams across multiple automotive programs, including capacity planning and resource allocation for 100+ engineers across concurrent programs. My experience includes working closely with customers, engineering teams, senior stakeholders and cross-functional functions to resolve dependencies, manage risks and maintain predictable delivery.

Location

Greater Bengaluru Area

AI stack

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Work experience

Program Manager at L&T Technology Services, Feb 2022 - Oct 2024 · 2 yrs 9 mos, Bengaluru, • Led end-to-end Battery Management System (BMS) program delivery using MATLAB/Simulink, managing a team of 20–25 engineers across Model-Based Development and AUTOSAR workstreams. • Owned program planning, sprint execution, milestone tracking, resource planning, risk management and customer communication. • Achieved 10/10 customer satisfaction through consistent delivery performance, proactive issue management and strong stakeholder engagement. • Improved delivery efficiency by approximately 20% through structured sprint planning, process standardization and continuous improvement. • Coordinated engineering teams across development, verification, validation and release activities to achieve program milestones. • Managed technical and cross-functional dependencies and acted as an escalation point for critical program issues. • Worked closely with customer stakeholders to align engineering execution with product and business objectives.

Senior Technical Lead at KPIT, Dec 2019 - Feb 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos, Bengaluru, • Led a team of engineers delivering automotive embedded software using Model-Based Development (MBD), MATLAB/Simulink and Embedded C. • Managed sprint planning, task allocation, technical reviews, progress tracking and delivery coordination across engineering workstreams. • Developed and reviewed MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow models and supported automatic code generation using dSPACE TargetLink and related toolchains. • Supported verification and validation activities including MIL/SIL validation, model coverage analysis and ECU-level testing. • Worked with AUTOSAR concepts and automotive software development processes across customer programs. • Managed requirements, configuration and project tracking using DOORS, Git, SVN and Microsoft Project. • Collaborated with Tier-1 automotive customers across Japan, France and the US, supporting technical delivery, issue resolution and customer expectations.

Automotive Technician at KPIT, Dec 2019 - Feb 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos, Delivered Model-Based Development solutions with AUTOSAR integration and code generation. Planned and executed MIL/SIL/HIL validation, improving test coverage and quality. Supported program managers with execution metrics and delivery tracking.

Lead Engineer at Quest Global, Jul 2018 - Nov 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos, Bangalore, • Led development and validation of MATLAB/Simulink-based control algorithms for wind turbine applications, focusing on system performance and efficiency. • Coordinated technical activities across modeling, algorithm development, simulation and validation workstreams. • Applied Model-Based Development practices to improve development efficiency and support systematic verification. • Worked with cross-functional engineering stakeholders to resolve technical issues and deliver project milestones. • Supported technical planning, execution tracking and delivery coordination across engineering activities. • Received the On-the-Fly Award for delivery excellence and contribution to successful project execution.

Senior Software Engineer at Tata Elxsi, Jan 2014 - Sep 2017 · 3 yrs 9 mos, Bangalore, • Developed automotive embedded software using Model-Based Development with MATLAB, Simulink and Stateflow. • Designed and debugged Simulink/Stateflow models in alignment with automotive development guidelines. • Supported automatic code generation using Real-Time Workshop and dSPACE TargetLink. • Performed model verification and validation activities including coverage analysis and simulation-based testing. • Supported HIL testing, ECU validation and automotive software integration activities. • Worked with AUTOSAR concepts and automotive development tools while supporting Tier-1 customer programs. • Used DOORS, SVN and Git for requirements, configuration management and project tracking. • Collaborated with international Tier-1 automotive customers to support technical delivery and issue resolution.

Automotive Engineer at Tata Elxsi, Jan 2014 - Sep 2017 · 3 yrs 9 mos, Developed Simulink/Stateflow models aligned with MAAB guidelines. Contributed to HIL testing, validation, and AUTOSAR configuration.

Member Technical at iWave Systems Technologies Pvt Ltd., Sep 2009 - Jul 2011 · 1 yr 11 mos, Bangalore, • Developed embedded software using C and MATLAB-based development tools for embedded system applications. • Supported software development, debugging and system-level testing activities. • Worked with engineering teams to analyze technical issues and implement software solutions. • Supported software integration and validation activities across embedded system development projects.

Education

Master's degree, Medical Software, Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Bachelor's degree, Information Technology, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University