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Vishwas Acharya

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Strategic product manager with 15+ years in automotive innovation.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth in the automotive sector.

I am a strategic product manager with over 15 years of experience in the automotive industry, specializing in product management for Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs) and electric vehicles (EVs). My journey has been marked by significant contributions to the development of advanced powertrain systems and innovative automotive technologies. I have successfully led cross-functional teams, driving large-scale projects that align with global automotive trends and business goals.

Throughout my career, I have been instrumental in forming an Offshore Development Centre that generated annual revenue of USD 1M and played a key role in the development of the AJ200 Ingenium family of engines for Jaguar Land Rover. My expertise extends to managing product backlogs, defining system-level features, and integrating predictive diagnostics using connected vehicle data. I am passionate about leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance product design and decision-making processes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Product Manager

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ACL Digital

Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Spearheaded product management for the Powertrain domain in next-gen Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) platforms at Stellantis. Defined and developed features by analysing global automotive trends, product roadmaps, technical bulletins, and vehicle function specifications.

Product Management Software Defined Vehicles Automotive Trends Agile Development Embedded Software Diagnostics AI ML

Lead Design Engineer

Tata Elxsi

Apr 2020 - Present (5 years 3 months)

Headed conceptual designs for Li-ion battery and power packs across MLA and EMA long-range and short-range Electric Vehicle (EV) programs. Provided essential support to build/validation teams, ensuring power packs meet IEC 61508 specifications and facilitating their design and development.

IEC 61508 Product Development Cross Functional Collaboration Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine

Senior Design Engineer

Tata Elxsi

Mar 2016 - Present (9 years 4 months)

Served as an integral member of the Advanced Product Creation (APC) team, making substantial contributions to the design and development of the AJ200 family for JLR engines. Led initiatives in Manufacturing Engineering, bringing strategic expertise to optimize assembly processes and applying Agile Methodologies.

Product Development Manufacturing Engineering Agile Methodologies 3D CAD Cylinder Heads Cylinder Blocks Exhaust Gas Recirculation Systems

Design Engineer

Geometric Ltd

Jan 2011 - Present (14 years 6 months)

Contributed to various design projects, applying engineering principles to product development. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project success and adherence to specifications.

Product Development Design Engineering CAD Project Management Problem Solving Team Collaboration Geometric Design

Junior Design Engineer - Product Development

Augen Technologies

Jul 2010 - Present (15 years)

Participated in product development cycles, assisting in the design and testing phases. Gained foundational experience in engineering principles and software tools relevant to product creation.

Product Development Junior Engineering Testing Engineering Principles Software Technical Documentation Quality Assurance

Graduate Engineer Trainee

Triton Valves Ltd.

Aug 2009 - Present (15 years 11 months)

Completed a comprehensive training program, gaining exposure to manufacturing processes and quality control. Assisted senior engineers in various tasks related to product assembly and inspection.

Manufacturing Processes Quality Control Technical Support Production Operations Mechanical Systems

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Institute of Product Leadership (IPL)

International Product Management Certification, Product Management

Currently pursuing the International Product Management Certification from the Institute of Product Leadership. Expected to complete in November 2025, focusing on advanced product management strategies.

Visvesvaraya Technological University

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Studied mechanical engineering at Visvesvaraya Technological University. Gained foundational knowledge in mechanical principles and their applications.