Krishna Raj J
Program Director | 20+ Years Driving Cockpit, Driver Monitoring , ADAS & High Performance Compute Platforms
- Role
- Program Director at Bosch Global Software Technologies
- Location
- Coimbatore, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Krishna Raj J
Global Automotive Leader | Driving SDV Transformation & OEM ReadinessWith 20+ years in the automotive industry across the USA, Europe, China, and India, I have led large-scale programs in cockpit systems, driver monitoring, ADAS and high-performance compute platforms. My career has been defined by delivering complex, multi-domain vehicle platforms while managing global teams of 150+ engineers and steering supplier–OEM collaboration at scale.I am passionate about shaping the transition to Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs). My strength lies in bridging Tier-1 execution excellence with OEM strategic goals—aligning hardware, software, and cloud ecosystems to accelerate digital platform readiness. I bring proven expertise in program direction, cost optimization, and innovation delivery, with a track record of launching product lines and scaling organizations globally.As a transformation leader, I thrive on guiding cross-cultural teams, building trusted partnerships, and creating clarity in high-stakes, high-complexity environments. My purpose is to enable OEMs and partners to deliver future-ready mobility solutions that combine technical innovation, business impact, and premium customer experience.
Experience
Program Director
Bosch Global Software Technologies
Jan 2022 — Present · Coimbatore, IN
Built and scaled a 150+ member global engineering organization within two years, driving programs in Cockpit, Driver Monitoring, and High-Performance Compute platforms.Directed multi-domain vehicle programs (cockpit, ADAS, interior sensing) serving a top-5 global OEM group with 14 brands, directly influencing products representing 8% global market share.Steered the transition toward Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) readiness by aligning hardware, software, and cloud architectures, integrating functional safety, cybersecurity, and OTA capability.Shaped supplier–OEM collaboration strategies, bridging Tier-1 execution with OEM program governance to accelerate delivery and cost optimization.Institutionalized engineering excellence by setting up DevOps/Continuous Integration frameworks, live dashboards, and digital-first validation environments.Positioned the team as innovation leaders, pioneering turnkey solutions for advanced display systems, interior sensing, and platform-level validation.
Education
Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
1995 — 1999
The University of Texas at Austin
Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
St.john's baba nagar chennai
Higher secondary, Science
1987 — 1995
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