Raghunath Kumbakonam

Observed development of an AI-based candidate profile application and shadowed client success, SaaS implementation, and software QA. Developed understanding of project planning, requirements gathering, and cross-functional coordination.

Coordinated ECU validation and software release activities across multiple programs, ensuring test readiness and on-time delivery. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive issue resolution and improve validation workflow efficiency by 75%.

Led project planning and execution for a multidisciplinary autonomous vehicle team, implementing project management processes that improved schedule visibility and stakeholder alignment. Introduced Zoho Projects and Gantt-based tracking to monitor milestones and risks.

Led organizational assessment across simulation and controls sub-team, identifying deficiencies and initiating change management plans. Developed project governance artifacts and improved report accuracy and competition ranking by 35%.

Utilized Excel to track cycle times and identify bottlenecks, achieving a throughput increase from 15 to 20 jobs per hour. Employed AutoCAD and Fusion 360 to redesign machine fixtures and collaborated with production and quality teams.

Led cross-functional quality improvement initiatives for commercial vehicle compressor manufacturing, driving root cause investigations and corrective actions. Managed corrective and preventive action programs using statistical analysis and 8D problem-solving.

Pursued a Technical MBA and MS in Engineering Management, focusing on engineering and business leadership.

Earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Automobile Engineering, gaining foundational knowledge in automotive systems and engineering principles.