Headline

Scaling Mass Production l Green/Brown Field Projects l Electric Vehicles & Powertrains l Ex GM, DAIMLER, TATA, MAHINDRA & Hindustan Motors

About

With over 27 years of experience in the automotive industry, I've had the privilege of leading transformative projects across diverse organizations, including Indian OEMs and international MNCs. Currently, as the Operations Head at Virya Electric Powertrains Pvt Ltd , I am proud to be part of a pioneering team at the forefront of the electric vehicle (EV) revolution in India. I have a proven track record in – Plant Operations Management Production Team Leadership Manufacturing Engineering Product Development Vendor Development Quality Management Homologation Validation and Verification Testing I specialize in driving operational excellence, building high-performing teams, and optimizing production processes. My journey has been shaped by a hands-on leadership approach that combines technical expertise with a deep focus on people management. Before joining Virya, I honed my leadership skills across various roles at top-tier automotive companies like General Motors, Daimler, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Tata Motors & Altigreen. Whether it was leading large-scale manufacturing operations, handling critical project launches, or managing cross-functional teams, I’ve learned that great leadership is about building relationships, not just managing processes. My unique value proposition lies in my ability to blend experience in traditional automotive manufacturing with deep expertise in the rapidly growing EV sector. Having worked across both Indian and international companies, I bring a well-rounded perspective that combines the best of global standards with the agility and innovation needed in the Indian market. I lead with vision, deliver with precision, and create an environment where people thrive, I’d be happy to connect!

Location

Bengaluru

Work experience

Head of Operations at Virya Electric Powertrains, Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Driving end-to-end manufacturing, supply chain, customer service, and infrastructure operations to enable scalable, cost-efficient growth.

Factory Head & General Manager Production at Altigreen Propulsion Labs, Jul 2021 - Oct 2025 · 4 yrs 4 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Key Result Areas: Drove readiness of operations for production tryouts & start of production including: Devising & implementing streamlined Launch Process for successful tryouts & SOP Cross-functional integration to ensure launch readiness by close coordination with manufacturing engineering, production, aggregates, quality, logistics, facility management, plant projects to track & integrate readiness Budget preparation & control (revenue & capital) of vehicle assembly shop Lead process planning of vehicle, Motor, Gearbox, battery and controller assembly which included: Process sequence finalization, layout planning through station development workshops Identification, design approvals of jigs & fixtures, tools Engineering change feasibility & cost impact analysis Played a key role in ‘Make v/s Buy decisions’ for complete product range planned manufacturing, production & quality systems Managed end-to-end project operations from planning to on-site activities, and final execution for the new manufacturing facility development

Deputy General Manager Projects at Altigreen Propulsion Labs, Oct 2019 - Jul 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos, Greater Bengaluru Area, Lead the cargo three wheeler vehicle production project from scratch. Played key role in prototype Manufacturing, vehicle homologation, Supplier development, Part development. Lead vehicle validation and testing team.

Senior Lead - GPS GMI Validation at General Motors, Aug 2011 - Oct 2019 · 8 yrs 3 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Engine, Transmission & Clutch Systems Validation & Verification Test Engineering Planning & executing: o Validation Testing of engine, transmission & clutch Systems o Vehicle Level In-Country Verification Test for the India programs o Test activities at various agencies such as VRDE, ARAI, AVL, BOSCH & ICAT Administering process & facility planning for power train teardown lab Planning of the emission tests activities for new programs and issues analysis Contributing in planning teardown activities and equipment / tools at PT Teardown Laboratory CFT Member of Major Field Issue resolutions.

Senior Manager Operations & Manufacturing Engineering at Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, Jun 2008 - Jul 2011 · 3 yrs 2 mos, Greater Chennai Area, Operations & Manufacturing Engineering - Vehicle Assembly Key Result Areas: Drove readiness of operations & manufacturing engineering for tryouts & start of production including:  Devising & implementing streamlined Launch Process for successful tryouts & SOP  Interfacing to Program Team for product & program related developments  Cross-functional integration to ensure launch readiness by close coordination with manufacturing engineering, production, aggregates, quality, logistics, facility management, plant projects to track & integrate readiness  Participated in Vehicle Build Schedule Planning during tryouts Contributed in budget preparation & control (revenue & capital) of vehicle assembly shop Administered process planning of engine and axle dress-up line for heavy duty trucks which included:  Process sequence finalization, layout planning through station development workshops  Identification, design approvals of jigs & fixtures, tools Engineering change feasibility & cost impact analysis Played a key role in ‘Make v/s Buy decisions’ for complete product range planned Visited Mercedes Benz Plants at Worth, Gaggenau, Mannheim (Germany) & Fuso Truck Plant, Kawasaki (Japan) to study manufacturing, production & quality systems Monitored the progress of design & development of project to match manufacturing facility & deliver truck models as per planed cost, quality, productivity & SOP requirements Managed end-to-end project operations from planning to on-site activities, and final execution for the new manufacturing facility development

Deputy Manager Transmission Assembly at Mahindra and Mahindra Limited [Automotive and Farm Equipment Business], Jun 2007 - Jun 2008 · 1 yr 1 mo, Rudrapur (Uttranchal), Transmission & VTU Assembly Line Production KRA : Productivity increase, Reduction in rejections Managed activities of 105 operators+9 engineering supervisors Acknowledged as Lean Champion for leading cost reduction projects and implementing low cost automation, productivity improvement through lean manufacturing tools. Received Mahindra Yellow belt for acquiring proficiency in systematic problem solving and demonstrating its application through successful completion of QC story project for Transmission & VTU Assembly line.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Engineering Technology, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Diploma, Mechanical Engineering, Shri Vaishnav Polytechnic Indore