Manikandan Ramalingam
Software Engineering Leader | Automotive Embedded Systems | AI/ML | PMP Certified
- Role
- Sw Engineering Manager at Valeo
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Manikandan Ramalingam
I am a Software Engineering Leader and Technical Architect with 19+ years of experience in embedded automotive systems, spanning electrification, braking, infotainment, and telematics- Leadership Impact: Managed and mentored teams of 40+ engineers, delivering complex global programs (IBSG, BMS, Inverter) for OEMs across Asia and Europe. Established organizational structures, competency frameworks, and career progression models that improved productivity and retention- Technical Depth: Architected AUTOSAR modules, advanced controllers, and embedded OS solutions. Designed BMW cluster software (Highline, MSPORT, Rolls Royce) and developed telematics solutions for fleet management including GPS migration and event detection algorithms- Innovation & Strategy: Championed QRQC adoption (reducing defect recurrence by 25%), drove hypervisor and OS technology initiatives, and collaborated with universities on advanced BMS research- Credentials: PMP Certified, Caltech PG Program in AI/ML and ASPICEEqually adept at leading teams as a Director/Manager or shaping next‑gen automotive platforms as a Technical Architect.
Experience
Sw Engineering Manager
Dec 2019 — Present · Chennai, IN
Directed SW development for IBSG and Inverter platforms, managing 40+ engineers across LLSW (Low Level SW), SSW (Safety SW), Archi, BSW (Base SW), and BL (Bootloader) teams- Delivered IBSG (Integrated Belt Starter Generator) Gen1.5 VW and Gen2 BAIC projects ahead of schedule, ensuring quality and compliance- Championed QRQC adoption, reducing defect recurrence by 25%- Established org structure, career progression models, and competency upskilling- Innovation Champion for Department, driving initiatives in Hypervisors, Advanced Controllers, and OS technologies- Collaborated with universities on advanced BMS research, bridging academic innovation with industrial applications.
Education
Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Master of Science - MS, Software Systems
2008 — 2011
Caltech
Post Graduate Program, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Thiagarajar College of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electronics and Communication
2002 — 2006
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