Jai K.
Engineering Leader Transforming R&D Operations | Global Team Scaling | Digital Twins & Cloud Strategy | Ex-Rivian, Magna, Stellantis | Innovator | SDV | 2nd year EMBA at Michigan Ross
- Role
- Lead Strategic Operations - Xil Framework at Stellantis
- Location
- Auburn Hills, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jai K.
I am an engineer by training, but a business strategist by practice.Over the last 14 years, I have navigated the complex intersection of deep-tech engineering and corporate strategy. My career has evolved from writing control algorithms for NASA-funded projects to designing the operational architectures that allow global organizations to build software-defined vehicles (SDV) at scale.The Core Problem I Solve: Great technology often fails because of operational friction. My expertise lies in transforming engineering \"cost centers\" into \"efficiency engines.\" Whether it was building a validation team from scratch during Rivian’s pre-IPO sprint or architecting a Digital Twin strategy at Stellantis that cut test cycles from 7 days to 12 hours, I focus on one metric: Velocity.My Leadership Philosophy: I believe that modern engineering leadership requires being bilingual. You must speak \"Python\" to earn the trust of the developers, and \"P&L\" to align with the C-Suite. Currently pursuing my Executive MBA at the Ross School of Business, I am sharpening this duality—combining technical rigor with market validation, venture strategy, and financial forecasting.Key Highlights:Strategic Transformation: Leading AI-enabled analytics and centralized governance models that reduced critical workflow turnaround by 400%.Global Scale: Managed operations across NA, EU, India, and Japan, standardizing delivery for major OEMs.Startup to Enterprise: Experience ranging from \"0-to-1\" team building at high-growth startups to navigating complex matrix structures at Fortune 500 OEMs.I am passionate about the future of mobility, the application of AI in R&D, and building cross-cultural teams that deliver exceptional results.Let’s connect to discuss the future of automotive technology and operational strategy.
Experience
Lead Strategic Operations - Xil Framework
Jul 2025 — Present
Context: Leading the digital transformation of the XIL Framework engineering division.Impact: Spearheaded a centralized intake governance model, reducing critical task turnaround from months to weeks (400% efficiency gain).Strategy: Developing FY26 Resource & Budget Estimation for a scaling org (90+ target headcount) and justifying capital expenditure to Finance leadership.Innovation: Defining the roadmap for AI-enabled Analytics to transition from \"automated execution\" to \"intelligent validation.\"
Education
Poornima College of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Arizona State University
Master of Science - MS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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