Suresha Kantipudi

About Suresha Kantipudi

PMI-certified PMP with 19+ years of experience in the automotive embedded systems space, including 10+ years leading global project and program teams in safety-critical ECU software development. My core expertise lies in managing complex, multi-location programs for Passive Safety (Airbags), with deep knowledge of AUTOSAR, ASPICE, Functional Safety, and V-model/Scrum hybrid delivery models.I’ve led end-to-end engagements — from project acquisition to post-SOP support — for German, Japanese, and Chinese OEMs. My leadership style focuses on clarity, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration, driving high-performance teams that consistently deliver on time and within quality and budget expectations.I bring international work experience from Germany and Vietnam, where I also established the Project Management Office (PMO) structure at Bosch Vietnam, fostering scalable delivery practices across functions.

Experience

1. Program Director

   Bosch

   Mar 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Program Director for two Customer SW accountsTeam Size: 120 •Established program goals and objectives that aligned with organizational goals and objectives •Developed and implemented quality assurance measures that ensured program compliance with regulations and standards •Analyzed program data to identify and address areas of improvement •Managed a team of program coordinators to ensure that all program objectives were met on time and within budget •Developed and implemented policies and procedures that improved program efficiency and outcomes •Responsible for Location Strategies for the accounts •Line Manager responsibility include goal Setting, performance management. •Responsible for 6mio Euros Budget.

Education

• Visvesvaraya Technological University

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2001 — 2005