Prashant Kumar
(views personal) Program Management | Software defined vehicles Architecture | Engineering Management
- Role
- Deputy General Manager at Tata Motors
- Location
- Pune District, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Prashant Kumar
I bring 19 years of experience in developing and delivering automotive infotainment and connectivity solutions for global clients like VW, Renault Nissan, and MAN Trucks, Mahindra (XUV700, & SCORPIO-N).I work cross-functionally with engineering, product management, operations teams to define program scope, set priorities, manage timelines, and ensure successful execution.I manage dependencies between teams and ensure that all deliverables are met on time. I lead the execution of the program from initiation through delivery, ensuring projects are on track using AGILE methodology, on budget, and meeting quality standards (APQP, Gate Reviews), and compliant to - ASPICE framework and standards like - Functional Safety (ISO26262) and Cybersecurity (ISO21434).I proactively identify and mitigate risks, issues, and blockers that may affect the program’s success. I am the primary point of contact for all program-related matters, ensuring that stakeholders are well-informed and engaged.My key skills: Product Development: Hypervisor, ANDROID, AUTOSAR, Software Defined Vehicle (SDV), OTA. Process Management: Complete product development (Hardware + Software) and validation process (APQP, Hardware Design validation). DevSecOps pipeline. Tracking and aligning all functional areas - Requirements management, D&D, Integration, Qualification and Certification (Android-Auto, Car-Play) towards project and org. goals.People Management: Hiring, identifying training needs, Coaching and Performance Management.1. Demonstrated success in implementing efficiency-driven solutions (New Product Development - Hardware + Software + Manufacturing) and optimizing processes to enhance performance. Coached multiple BUs and Customer account teams on improved processes.3. Led the development of customer portal- negotiating with 3 Business Units, distributed globally. Impact is standard project status using agile metrics for all customers. It helped in top level decision making and comparing project health across programs.
Experience
Deputy General Manager
Dec 2024 — Present · IN
Defining SDV 10/5 years strategy with inputs from Market intelligence, Product line, Vehicle Integ, & Outdoor Testing• Leading SDV architecture common for Trucks, Buses, SCV product lines, for ICE & EV powertrains• Application development for predictive diagnostics and driver monitoring using machine learning
Education
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations
2012 — 2017
National Law School of India University
Cyber Laws and Cyber Forensics, Cyber Law and Cyber Forensic
Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Agra
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
1999 — 2003
Skills
- Embedded C
- Systems Engineering
- Adas
- Automotive Infotainment
- Sensor Fusion
- Agile Methodologies
- Management
- Linux
- Automotive
- Autonomous Vehicles
- C
- Infotainment
- Project Management
- Telematics
- C++
- Device Drivers
- Lcd- Tft Displays
- Firmware
- Software Development
- Python
- Fmea
- Path Planning
- Requirements Analysis
- Product Development
- Embedded Systems
- Automotive Electronics
- Software Design
- Canoe
- Real-Time Operating Systems (Rtos)
- Microcontrollers
- Embedded Software
- Ppap
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