Vinodhini Pandiselvan

About Vinodhini Pandiselvan

I’m a Staff Product Manager at Rivian VW technologies, leading strategic initiatives in the Data & Analytics space to drive smart manufacturing and digital transformation. I manage factory performance dashboards, orchestrate real-time data ingestion into enterprise data lakes, and drive adoption of AI/ML-driven agents to enhance predictive maintenance, operational efficiency, and shop floor automation.Previously at Ford, I brought together my M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering and 6+ years of hands-on experience across embedded systems, software product development, and connected vehicle technologies. I led full product lifecycles—defining product strategy, writing technical specs and epics, and delivering market-ready features for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), vehicle connectivity, and in-vehicle infotainment.My expertise spans:* IoT & Edge Computing* Connected & Autonomous Vehicle * Agile & SAFe Methodologies* Product Roadmapping* Software Development Lifecycle* Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI)* Data Engineering & KPI DashboardsI thrive in cross-functional, global teams, driving collaboration across software, hardware, UX, and manufacturing engineering to deliver scalable, user-centric solutions that meet real-world needs.Passionate about mobility innovation, sustainable tech, and the future of autonomous and electrified vehicles - I’m always looking to push boundaries and build what\'s next.

Experience

1. Staff Digital Product Manager

   Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

   Jan 2025 — Present · Palo Alto, CA, US

   Define and drive product roadmap for manufacturing data analytics platforms supporting real-time factory performance monitoring* Lead development of scalable data pipelines for ingestion, processing, and storage in enterprise data warehouses (e.g, Databricks, Snowflake)* Collaborate with data engineers and scientists to integrate AI/ML models for predictive maintenance and anomaly detection* Design and manage interactive dashboards and KPIs using BI tools (e.g, Tableau, HEX) for operational insights* Own requirement gathering, writing epics/user stories, acceptance criteria, and managing agile ceremonies with cross-functional teams* Partner with manufacturing, software, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration with MES, ERP, and IoT sensor networks* Monitor system performance and drive continuous improvements in data quality, latency, and reliability* Ensure compliance with data governance, security standards, and industry regulations in data handling and analytics

Education

• Anna University Chennai

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

  2011 — 2015

• Wayne State University

  Master's degree, Electrical and Computer Engineering

  2015 — 2017

Skills

• Ubuntu
• Simulations
• Strategic Planning
• C
• Programming
• C++ Language
• Machine Learning
• Python
• Event Planning
• Matlab
• Visual Studio
• Plc Programming
• Unity
• Pcb Design
• Microsoft Office
• Sql
• Linux
• C++
• Ibm Doors
• Drive for Results
• Simulink
• Vivado
• Graphical User Interface (Gui)
• Algorithms
• Customer Service
• Microcontrollers
• Testing
• Autocad
• Automation
• Electrical Engineering
• Creativity
• Embedded Systems
• Management
• Ros
• Image Registration
• Foreign Languages
• Mplab
• Project Management
• Aurdino
• Dvp&R