Ashish Ashish Kumar Saxena Kumar

About Ashish Ashish Kumar Saxena Kumar

I build engineering teams and technology programs that move from concept to production — in some of the most complex domains in engineering: ADAS, Autonomous Systems, Robotics, and AI-enabled Industrial Technology.Over 17 years, I have led programs at CNH Industrial, Valeo, and KPIT — managing teams of up to 50+ engineers across India and Europe, and delivering multi-million-dollar portfolios in sensor fusion, real-time embedded systems, and autonomous perception.A few things I am proud of:→ Managed the Robotic Picker program at CNH Industrial — winning the India R&D Excellence Gold Award (2026) for Innovation→ Delivered Level 2/3 ADAS programs at Valeo, managing sensor fusion architectures integrating Radar, Camera, and LiDAR across global teams→ Drove a 20% improvement in on-time delivery by institutionalizing Agile frameworks — with risk surfaced 2–3 sprints before it became a problem→ Qualified SSB Bangalore with All India Rank 7 for Indian Army Technical Entry — discipline that has shaped how I leadMy approach: technology leadership is not just about delivering programs. It is about building the culture, systems, and people that make great engineering repeatable.I hold a PGDM from XLRI Jamshedpur and an M.Tech from BITS Pilani, and I carry certifications in PMP, CSM, and Lean Six Sigma.

Experience

1. Manager - Robotics and Breakthrough Technologies

   Cnh Industrial India Private Limited

   Jan 2025 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Innovative and results-driven Program Manager & Team Leader, spearheading AI and robotic solutions for the agriculture industry. With a passion for cutting-edge technology and strategic execution, I lead a dynamic team of 10+ professionals, including Project Managers and Technical Architects, to drive innovation and deliver high-impact solutions.Key Responsibilities & Expertise: Leading AI & Robotics Programs – Driving next-gen cash crop harvesting automation, AI LLM applications for CNH, and AI vision systems for agriculture and construction. Team Leadership & Collaboration – Managing a high-performing cross-functional team, fostering innovation, and ensuring seamless coordination with global counterparts. Strategic Planning & KPI Definition – Defining key performance indicators (KPIs), optimizing project execution, and aligning initiatives with business goals. Product & Technology Strategy – Actively involved in product roadmap planning, leveraging emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and scalability.Committed to cross-functional collaboration, innovation, and delivering measurable results, I thrive in environments that challenge the status quo. Always eager to connect with professionals passionate about AI, robotics, and the future of industrial automation.

Education

• Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University Uttar Pradesh

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) (Hons), Computer Science and Engineering

  2002 — 2006

• BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programmes

  Master of Technology - MTech, Computer Software Engineering

• City Montessori School

  Intermediate, Maths, Physics, Computers

  1999 — 2000

• XLRI Jamshedpur

  PGDM ( GENERAL MANAGEMENT ), Business Administration and Management, General

  2015 — 2016

• City Montessori School

  High School, Science

  1997 — 1998

• University of Lucknow

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Physics

  2000 — 2003

Skills

• Istqb Certified
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Regression Testing
• Vendor Management
• Black Box Testing
• Rfp
• Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
• Business Analysis
• Sdlc
• Hp Qtp
• Agile Project Management
• Defect Tracking
• Test Execution
• Hp Quality Center
• Test Planning
• Testing
• Team Management
• Curam Testing
• Management Consulting
• User Acceptance Testing
• Test Cases
• Test Estimation
• Test Management
• Manual Testing
• Software Project Management
• Consulting
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Requirements Gathering
• Business Requirements
• Sql
• Sales
• Quality Center
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Qtp
• Quality Assurance
• Agile Testing
• Test Automation
• Project Management