Balaji Arumugam

About Balaji Arumugam

Global engineering and product executive with 20+ years of experience driving innovation, scaling multimillion-dollar businesses, and leading high-performing global teams across the U.S, Europe, and Asia.I operate at the intersection of technology, product strategy, and business growth—specializing in Powertrains, embedded systems, electromechanical systems, AI-driven cybersecurity, connected vehicle platforms and e-mobility solutions. My track record includes transforming early-stage concepts into scalable global products while aligning technology investments with market demand and regulatory requirements.At Garrett, I lead global engineering and product organizations delivering advanced cybersecurity, diagnostics, vehicle health solutions and advanced controls strategies for top OEMs. I have successfully:• Scaled and led global cross-functional teams (100+ across 6 countries)• Built and launched AI-powered cybersecurity and vehicle diagnostics platforms• Delivered multi-product portfolios with rapid iteration and customer adoption• Improved customer satisfaction (NPS from 9) through product excellence• Increased RFQ efficiency by 50% through pricing and process innovationPreviously at Honeywell and Cummins, I led major transformations in diagnostics, prognostics, embedded systems, and powertrain technologies—delivering measurable gains in cost, performance, and time-to-market.Core Expertise:• Embedded Systems, IoT, Cloud & Digital Twin• EV, BMS, Powertrain (ICE) & Vehicle Health Management• AI/ML & Cybersecurity for Connected Systems• Product Strategy, P&L Ownership, and Business Scaling• Global Team Leadership & Cross-Functional ExecutionI’m passionate about building intelligent, scalable systems and partnering with organizations to drive the next wave of mobility and digital transformation.

Experience

1. General Manager & Sr Director of Engineering - Cybersecurity & Vehicle Health Management

   Garrett - Advancing Motion

   Dec 2023 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Key Deliverables: Reporting to CTO, this role involves driving innovation, developing world-class cybersecurity and vehicle health/diagnostics solutions; generate new customer pipeline; execute and improve RFQ process; deliver 5-year strategic plans; lead program management; collaborate with product leaders & develop roadmaps; implement marketing and communication promotions; deliver products on-time with zero defects; setting and maintaining budgets & capex; supporting organic & inorganic business growth opportunities; hire, train and mentor employees; develop future leaders. Successfully led multi-million $ global business, delivering cutting-edge cybersecurity and diagnostics solutions for connected vehicles to top OEMs in Europe & Asia and meet mandated regulations. Led global team (6 countries) across software, hardware, AI, cloud solutions, business development, operations, customer engineering and product management. Managed multiple product lines, established E2E product roadmaps, integration platform, and agile delivery of 10 product iterations, integrated with 5 customers within the launch year. Delivered industry leading cybersecurity solutions – CAN IDS, Ethernet IDS, Host IDS, Ruleset tool, and SOC/SEIM cloud solutions which were validated and certified on leading electronic hardware platforms. Spearheaded AI-based V-SOC platform with threat scoring enhancing OEMs vulnerability tracking. Improved NPS from 9 via product quality governance and strategic customer alignment. Drove development of pricing models & modular proposal initiatives that improved RFQ efficiency by 50%. Championed marketing efforts at 6+ global conferences, increasing customer engagement. Led contract negotiations and partnered with sales, legal, finance team leads to strengthen organization\'s compliance and delivery plans. Excelled in customer field issue support by organizing \'task force\' model and provided response within 24-48hrs of reporting

Education

• Bharathiar University

  BE (BS), Mechanical Engineering

  1995 — 1999

• Purdue University

  MS, Mechanical Engineering

  2001 — 2004

Skills

• Fmea
• Internal Combustion Engines
• Control Systems Design
• Six Sigma
• Continuous Improvement
• C++
• Customer Engagement
• College Recruiting
• Autocad
• Project Estimation
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Product Development
• Program Management
• Embedded Systems
• Automotive
• Emissions Testing
• Systems Engineering
• Engineering
• Team Building
• Embedded C
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea)
• Requirements Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Requirements Gathering
• Simulink
• Electronic Hardware
• Leadership
• J1939
• Electronics
• Team Leadership
• Engineering Management
• Powertrain
• Matlab
• Talent Scouting
• Automotive Engineering
• Project Management
• Solidworks
• Simulations
• Emissions Control