Headline

AD @ OLA Electric | IIT-Roorkee ex VALEO | SANDEN | DENSO

About

Innovation-driven engineering leader with 12+ years of experience in electric mobility and automotive systems, specializing in system integration, battery & energy systems BESS, thermal management, HVAC, powertrain performance, and data-driven reliability engineering. Proven leader of large cross-functional and global teams delivering production-ready EV systems, warranty-safe architectures, and AI-enabled predictive analytics. Master of Technology (M.Tech) in THERMAL ENGG from Indian Institute of Technology-Roorkee, Roorkee.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

antigravity

codex

gemini

ChatGPT

Work experience

Associate Director | ESS & Vehicle Engineering at Ola Electric, Aug 2026 - Present · 3 mos, System Engineering Leadership | BESS Engineering | EV Energy Management

Senior Manager | System Integration, Vehicle and BESS Engineering, Energy Management at Ola Electric, May 2024 - Jul 2026 · 2 yrs 3 mos, • System Integration and Energy Management Leader, responsible for powertrain selection and software driven product development, BESS Engineering. • Energy System Management for best Joule efficiency and Riding comfort for the occupant. Lateral and Longitudinal performance of an Electric Vehicle • Data driven and applied AI for Prognosis and Active Powertrain Health Monitoring. • Leading a team size of 15 engineering specialists in Vehicle Simulations, Cell Chemistry, Thermal Engineering, DATA and AI experts.

System Engineering Expert | For Valeo at Stellantis, Apr 2022 - May 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos, Paris, • Collaborated onsite with cross-functional teams to deliver customer projects, enhancing team engagement and leadership alignment. • Participated in Valeo's Training Academy, gaining crucial skills in system simulation and project management. • Fostered strong relationships with colleagues across Europe, driving collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Global Platform Technical Leader at Valeo, Oct 2021 - Jul 2024 · 2 yrs 10 mos, Chennai, • Led advanced simulations for Heat Pump Systems, collaborating with major Asian OEMs like Toyota and Hyundai. • Developed the BMW NCAR Heat Pump System from concept to tuning, enhancing energy efficiency. • Innovated a Human Thermal Comfort management system for EV cabins, optimizing energy usage. • Trained global teams on Thermosys, improving simulation accuracy and efficiency across projects.

Supplier Management | For SANDEN at Sanhua Automotive-EU, Feb 2019 - Mar 2019 · 2 mos, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, • Developed and implemented Supplier Quality Checks to enhance quality control processes. • Conducted comprehensive Production Line Audits to ensure compliance with industry standards. • Analyzed test facilities for Thermal Expansion Valve development, contributing to EV car innovations. • Collaborated with technical SPOCs to streamline supplier communication and improve product quality.

Energy Systems Engineering Manager at Sanden International Europe GmbH, May 2017 - Oct 2021 · 4 yrs 6 mos, Bad Nauheim, • Spearheaded the design and development of Electric Vehicle Thermal Management Systems for leading Indian OEMs, including Tata Motors and Mahindra. • Successfully secured multiple patents, enhancing the company's intellectual property portfolio. • Developed a new test facility, improving thermal performance predictions and control algorithm definitions. • Recognized with the Best Technical Project of the Year Award for outstanding contributions to EV-HVAC systems.

Education

Master of Technology - MTech, Thermal Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee