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Vinay KD

@vinaykd

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I deliver ADAS and EV programs by leading software, hardware, and testing teams.

India

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead complex automotive or IT programs where I can align software, hardware, and testing teams, strengthen Agile delivery and quality, and drive measurable outcomes for global OEMs.

At KPIT, I lead 50+ software, hardware, and testing professionals across ADAS and EV programs, delivering five programs on time while managing full SDLC, AUTOSAR development, ECU integration, and validation.

Across Jaguar Land Rover, Bosch, Cummins, and automotive engineering projects, I've improved integration efficiency, reduced defects and testing cycles, managed multimillion-dollar budgets, and guided cross-functional teams through Agile delivery and quality gates.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Program Manager

KPIT

Oct 2024 - Apr 2026 (1 year 6 months)

Lead 50+ member SW, HW, and testing teams for ADAS/EV projects, managing full SDLC and hardware integration to achieve 100% on-time delivery across 5 programs. Oversee AUTOSAR development, ECU integration, and V&V testing, reducing defects by 20% using JIRA/Confluence for Agile sprints.

ADASエンジニア Electric Vehicles AUTOSAR ECU Integration Verification and Validation (V&V)Jira Confluence Agile Scrum D P FMEA SDLC Hardware Software Integration Resource Planning Budget Management

Project Manager

KPIT

Dec 2021 - Sep 2022 (9 months)

Led 15+ SW, HW, and testing engineers for AUTOSAR/SDV projects, delivering projects with 100% client acceptance. Streamlined integration using JIRA, cutting testing cycles by 15% and ensuring hardware-software compatibility.

AUTOSAR SDV Jira Integration Quality Gates defect reduction Client Management

Project Management Consultant

Self Employed

Nov 2019 - Nov 2021 (2 years)

Provided project management and research services to small businesses and startups.

Project Management Research

Associate Project Manager

Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions

Apr 2017 - Oct 2019 (2 years 6 months)

Led managed SW (ECU software), HW (ECU hardware), and testing for global OEMs, achieving 90% quality gate compliance. Led 10+ engineers, using JIRA/Six Sigma to reduce integration errors by 15% and ensure 100% spec alignment.

ECU Software Development ECU Hardware Testing Jira Six Sigma Quality Gates Integration OEM

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Spectrum Brands

Mar 2016 - Sep 2016 (6 months)

Led the design and development of next generation Rayovac's hearing aid batteries.

Mechanical Engineering Product Design Battery Technology

Senior Project Engineer (Scrum Master)

Cummins Inc.

Jan 2011 - Nov 2015 (4 years 10 months)

Led 10+ SW/HW/testing engineers for after-treatment systems, delivering 10 projects with 100% validation success. Optimized integration via MATLAB/Minitab, cutting testing time by 15%.

Scrum Master Matlab Minitab Integration Validation After Treatment Systems Team Leadership