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Naveen Kumar Jain

Senior Manager at Marelli | Automotive Project Management | Embedded Systems | Japanese Bilingual (JLPT Level 2) | Global Engineering Delivery

Bengaluru

16+ years of work experience

Marelli
Nov 20251 yr 1 moPresent

Bengaluru

Manage cross-functional teams to deliver the change requests in short durations. Working onmultiple parallel variants and additional projects • Manage resources, Hardware, Software, Release Planning and Quality • Manage Japanese counterparts and coordination between offshore and the Japanese team • Working with Marelli Japan counterparts and as well direct involvement with Nissan Europe OEM forthe release activities and discussion • Managing internal prototype projects for future growth
Tata Elxsi
Jan 202511 mosNov 2025

Bengaluru

• Managing the overall system team. Resource, work Planning with Risk management, Monitoring androll allocation. • Delivered Japanese Technical and Cultural Training to the Team. • Working on SOW, Project proposal and discussions and Overall Project management discussion • Presented Weekly status to the Customer in Japanese. Engaging in various explanations to customersin Japanese/English • Reviewing all system artefacts, including safety and cybersecurity. Used Gemini AI for creatingprompts for review.
Tata Elxsi
Oct 20231 yr 3 mosDec 2024

Nagoya

Integrated into the project mid-cycle, established a strong rapport with the customer within two months of joining. This swift adaptation and performance earned the Stellar Contribution Award from Tata Elxsi. • Assumed a leadership role in addressing open points and developing a strategic engagement plan for a major Tier 1 client. • As primary liaison at the customer's Nagoya office, ensured project engagement by navigating challenges and coordinating tasks. The role included proactive problem-solving and effective negotiation to maintain smooth operations between team and the client. • Mentoring both onsite and offshore team members in Japanese business etiquette and work culture, ensuring alignment with customer expectations. This cultural guidance enhanced client satisfaction and streamlined our collaborative processes. • Managing diverse projects for a single Tier 1 supplier, catering to various OEM's.
Tata Elxsi
Oct 20185 yrs 1 moOct 2023

Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Led requirements elicitation workshops with key stakeholders, resulting in the successful capture and documentation of complex autonomous driving system requirements. • Supported Preparation of Requirement management plan based on ASPICE and internal Tier1 standard. • Conducted Requirement cross-functional review with Software, System and Verification Teams • Managed the Requirements under Requirement management tool(Doors, CodeBeamer), ensuring 100% traceability between customer needs and technical specifications. • Handled new requirement changes in JIRA. Derived and executed a method of Eliciting the requirement changes to key stakeholders and ensure 100% traceability for the Change requests • Prepared a Deviation report between the Requirements and Actual Implementation for multiple variants.
KPIT
Oct 20161 yr 2 mosNov 2017

Bangalore

Led the development of Physical Architecture and Detailed Design documentation utilizing industry-standard tools such as Visio, Enterprise Architect, MS Excel, and Word. This ensured clearcommunication of system architecture and design principles across the team and with stakeholders. • Oversaw the implementation and configuration of assigned modules based on supplier-providedbase software, ensuring integration and optimal performance of the overall system. • Directed the preparation and execution of Functional and Integration Test specifications, ensuringcomprehensive test coverage and system reliability. • Facilitated design and code review sessions with Japanese Tier 1 customers and aligning deliverableswith customer expectations.
KPIT
Jan 20142 yrs 10 mosOct 2016

Bengaluru

Captured input requirements and authored comprehensive Software Requirements Specification(SRS) documents for critical system modules, including SEVENT (Various System Periodic Events), SESYS(Fail-Safe, CPU load design), and STMR (System Timer). • Implemented and configured assigned modules based on supplier-provided base software demonstrating proficiency in working with third-party components and integrating them into the overall system architecture. • Conducted thorough static code analysis using the Helix QAC tool, improving code quality, reliability, and maintainability across the project. • Performed critical safety analyses including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) in compliance with ISO 26262 standards under the guidance of Safety Architect contributing to the system's functional safety assurance.
L&T Technology Services
May 20112 yrs 10 mosFeb 2014

Bangalore

Conducted field testing for GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/LTE protocols, contributing to the validation ofnetwork performance across various technologies. • Gained proficiency in using AT Commands for GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/LTE, applying this knowledge toassist in troubleshooting and optimizing mobile device interactions with the network. • Executed test cases and consistently met daily targets, ensuring thorough testing and qualityassurance of mobile devices. • Verified key Chipset features such as MO/MT speech calls, handovers, cell selection/reselection, PCbrowsing, PS/CS calls, dial-up connections, and MMS/SMS/supplementary services. • Traveled to various overseas locations to conduct testing with different 3G/4G operators, gaininghands-on experience in diverse network environments.
Sonata Software
Feb 20092 yrs 3 mosApr 2011

Bangalore

Translated job-specific documents, facilitating clear communication and understanding betweeninternational team members and stakeholders. English to Japanese and Japanese to English • Modified existing source code and created new modules as per project requirements, adhering tocoding standards and best practices. • Developed and executed test cases on simulators, verifying software functionality and performanceunder various conditions. • Regularly reported progress to clients via conference calls, providing updates on developmentmilestones, issues, and solutions.

Naveen’s AI Stack

gemini
gemini
perplexity
perplexity
Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Copilot

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Laxmi Devi Institute of Engineering & Technology,Alwar

20034 yrs2007

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Headline

Senior Manager at Marelli | Automotive Project Management | Embedded Systems | Japanese Bilingual (JLPT Level 2) | Global Engineering Delivery

About

18+ years of experience in Embedded Systems, Automotive Communication Engineering (CAN/LIN),and Vehicle Systems Engineering, spanning ADAS, Body Domain Control, and RequirementsEngineering. • 8+ years of Extensive collaboration with Japanese Tier-1 suppliers (Fujitsu Ten, Magna, Sumitomo Electric, Hitachi Astemo)and OEMs, managing onsite–offshore delivery across multiple programs as Resident engineer in various locations in Japan • Bilingual in Japanese and English, with strong technical and business communication skills for cross-cultural stakeholder engagement. • 3+ years specializing in ASPICE compliant project/program management — Agile/sprint planning, riskmanagement, resource planning, and stakeholder management.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

gemini

perplexity

Microsoft Copilot

Work experience

Senior Manager at Marelli, Nov 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo, Bengaluru, Manage cross-functional teams to deliver the change requests in short durations. Working onmultiple parallel variants and additional projects • Manage resources, Hardware, Software, Release Planning and Quality • Manage Japanese counterparts and coordination between offshore and the Japanese team • Working with Marelli Japan counterparts and as well direct involvement with Nissan Europe OEM forthe release activities and discussion • Managing internal prototype projects for future growth

Senior Engagement Manager at Tata Elxsi, Jan 2025 - Nov 2025 · 11 mos, Bengaluru, • Managing the overall system team. Resource, work Planning with Risk management, Monitoring androll allocation. • Delivered Japanese Technical and Cultural Training to the Team. • Working on SOW, Project proposal and discussions and Overall Project management discussion • Presented Weekly status to the Customer in Japanese. Engaging in various explanations to customersin Japanese/English • Reviewing all system artefacts, including safety and cybersecurity. Used Gemini AI for creatingprompts for review.

Engagement Manager at Tata Elxsi, Oct 2023 - Dec 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos, Nagoya, Integrated into the project mid-cycle, established a strong rapport with the customer within two months of joining. This swift adaptation and performance earned the Stellar Contribution Award from Tata Elxsi. • Assumed a leadership role in addressing open points and developing a strategic engagement plan for a major Tier 1 client. • As primary liaison at the customer's Nagoya office, ensured project engagement by navigating challenges and coordinating tasks. The role included proactive problem-solving and effective negotiation to maintain smooth operations between team and the client. • Mentoring both onsite and offshore team members in Japanese business etiquette and work culture, ensuring alignment with customer expectations. This cultural guidance enhanced client satisfaction and streamlined our collaborative processes. • Managing diverse projects for a single Tier 1 supplier, catering to various OEM's.

Specialist at Tata Elxsi, Oct 2018 - Oct 2023 · 5 yrs 1 mo, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan, Led requirements elicitation workshops with key stakeholders, resulting in the successful capture and documentation of complex autonomous driving system requirements. • Supported Preparation of Requirement management plan based on ASPICE and internal Tier1 standard. • Conducted Requirement cross-functional review with Software, System and Verification Teams • Managed the Requirements under Requirement management tool(Doors, CodeBeamer), ensuring 100% traceability between customer needs and technical specifications. • Handled new requirement changes in JIRA. Derived and executed a method of Eliciting the requirement changes to key stakeholders and ensure 100% traceability for the Change requests • Prepared a Deviation report between the Requirements and Actual Implementation for multiple variants.

Development Specialist at KPIT, Oct 2016 - Nov 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos, Bangalore, Led the development of Physical Architecture and Detailed Design documentation utilizing industry-standard tools such as Visio, Enterprise Architect, MS Excel, and Word. This ensured clearcommunication of system architecture and design principles across the team and with stakeholders. • Oversaw the implementation and configuration of assigned modules based on supplier-providedbase software, ensuring integration and optimal performance of the overall system. • Directed the preparation and execution of Functional and Integration Test specifications, ensuringcomprehensive test coverage and system reliability. • Facilitated design and code review sessions with Japanese Tier 1 customers and aligning deliverableswith customer expectations.

Senior Software Engineer at KPIT, Jan 2014 - Oct 2016 · 2 yrs 10 mos, Bengaluru, Captured input requirements and authored comprehensive Software Requirements Specification(SRS) documents for critical system modules, including SEVENT (Various System Periodic Events), SESYS(Fail-Safe, CPU load design), and STMR (System Timer). • Implemented and configured assigned modules based on supplier-provided base software demonstrating proficiency in working with third-party components and integrating them into the overall system architecture. • Conducted thorough static code analysis using the Helix QAC tool, improving code quality, reliability, and maintainability across the project. • Performed critical safety analyses including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) in compliance with ISO 26262 standards under the guidance of Safety Architect contributing to the system's functional safety assurance.

Senior Software Engineer at L&T Technology Services, May 2011 - Feb 2014 · 2 yrs 10 mos, Bangalore, Conducted field testing for GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/LTE protocols, contributing to the validation ofnetwork performance across various technologies. • Gained proficiency in using AT Commands for GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/LTE, applying this knowledge toassist in troubleshooting and optimizing mobile device interactions with the network. • Executed test cases and consistently met daily targets, ensuring thorough testing and qualityassurance of mobile devices. • Verified key Chipset features such as MO/MT speech calls, handovers, cell selection/reselection, PCbrowsing, PS/CS calls, dial-up connections, and MMS/SMS/supplementary services. • Traveled to various overseas locations to conduct testing with different 3G/4G operators, gaininghands-on experience in diverse network environments.

Senior Software Engineer at Sonata Software, Feb 2009 - Apr 2011 · 2 yrs 3 mos, Bangalore, Translated job-specific documents, facilitating clear communication and understanding betweeninternational team members and stakeholders. English to Japanese and Japanese to English • Modified existing source code and created new modules as per project requirements, adhering tocoding standards and best practices. • Developed and executed test cases on simulators, verifying software functionality and performanceunder various conditions. • Regularly reported progress to clients via conference calls, providing updates on developmentmilestones, issues, and solutions.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Laxmi Devi Institute of Engineering & Technology,Alwar