Keshava Gopalaiah

Global Engineering Director | Scalable Software & Hardware Solutions |Agile Program Delivery | Driving Cross-Functional Innovation

Role
Global Director of Engineering at Aptiv
Location
Detroit, MI, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Keshava Gopalaiah

Accomplished software engineering leader with over 20 years of experience building scalable software platforms, autonomous driving systems, and IoT-enabled solutions. Adept at leading global teams, driving Agile transformations, and delivering complex ADAS and Infotainment projects. Known for balancing technical depth with business strategy to align cross-functional teams and accelerate delivery timelines.My expertise lies in bridging technology and business by fostering collaboration across engineering, product, and business teams. With a passion for emerging technologies such as AI/ML, connected systems, and AR/VR, I enjoy developing innovative solutions that solve real-world challenges. Currently focused on continuous innovation and operational excellence while delivering end-to-end programs that drive product growth. I am committed to nurturing high-performing teams, streamlining processes, and leveraging data-driven insights to achieve measurable business outcomes

Experience

  1. Global Director of Engineering

    Aptiv

    Mar 2020 — Present · Troy, MI, US

    Driving Global Innovation through Scalable Platforms and Cross-Functional LeadershipLead a global engineering across multiple regions to design and deploy L2/L2+ autonomous driving solutions.Collaborate with software, hardware, and testing teams to ensure seamless system integration with a focus on cybersecurity and ASIL-D compliance.Partner with senior leadership and stakeholders to align technical milestones with strategic objectives, proactively managing risks and resource constraints.Drive continuous improvement by developing KPI-based frameworks for monitoring real-world performance and validating product outcomes using SiL and HiL frameworks.

Education

  • Karnatak University

    BE, Instrumentation and Electronics

    1995 — 1999

  • University of Michigan

    Master of Business Administration - MBA

    2018 — 2019

Skills

  • Multithreading
  • Software Development
  • Nfc
  • Software Project Management
  • Telematics
  • Aix
  • Software Design
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Qnx
  • Unix
  • Bluetooth
  • Wireless
  • Embedded Software
  • Device Drivers
  • Requirements Management
  • Software Engineering
  • Embedded Linux
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Embedded C
  • Debugging
  • Automotive
  • Architectures
  • Linux Kernel
  • Linux
  • Embedded Systems

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