Hemanth Kalepalli

About Hemanth Kalepalli

Engineering Leader | Systems Integrator | Innovation Driver:With 12+ years at General Motors, I bring a career shaped by cross-functional leadership, technical depth, and a relentless drive for integration excellence. I’ve led global teams (up to 95 engineers) across the U.S. and China, delivering successful vehicle launches, pioneering 24/7 automation systems, and shaping the future of ADAS and Body Controls software.Global Perspective, Local Impact:During my international assignment in Shanghai, I built a validation & integration powerhouse from the ground up — enabling GM\'s premium imports to launch flawlessly in China. My initiatives in closed-loop test beds, power optimization, and scalable test frameworks saved millions and strengthened GM’s validation pipeline.Systems Thinker with a Startup Spirit:From infotainment to ADAS to Body SW integration, I bridge legacy systems with forward-looking platforms. I thrive in building “0 to 1” solutions — accelerating time-to-launch while reinforcing vehicle fidelity and compliance across regions.Core Strengths:• Software Integration & Validation Strategy• Cross-Functional Team Leadership• Global Vehicle Launch & Certification• ADAS, Body Controls, Infotainment Systems• HIL Simulation & Automation• Strategic Planning & Talent Development• System-of-Systems Thinking & GovernanceCurrently: Engineering Group Manager – Body Controls SoftwareMBA (2025)| Indiana UniversityBased in Northville, MI Let’s connect and collaborate — I believe in leading with trust, building high-performing teams, and solving real-world challenges with humility and purpose.

Experience

1. Engineering Group Manager - Body Controls Software

   General Motors

   Feb 2025 — Present · Detroit, MI, US

Education

• Michigan Technological University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2011 — 2012

• Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2021

Skills

• Matlab
• Sales Force
• Android
• Labview
• Internet Protocol Suite (Tcp/Ip)
• Cuda
• Wireless Networking
• Telematics
• C++
• Dfss
• Bluetooth
• Most
• Can Bus
• Java
• Lin
• C
• Assembly Language
• Electronics
• Embedded C
• Wireshark
• Automotive Infotainment
• Tcp/Ip
• Telecommunications
• Embedded Systems
• Ieee 802.11
• Microcontrollers
• Control Systems Design
• Embedded Linux
• Robotics
• Simulink
• Electrical Controls
• Iar Embedded Workbench
• Mobile Devices
• Embedded Software
• Ethernet
• Wifi
• Systems Engineering
• Verification and Validation (V&V)