Hi, I’m
Ashwin Ganapathy
Neutrabling
Summary
Seasoned Automotive Technical Project Leader with 15 years of experience in managing complex automotive projects. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, driving innovation, and optimizing workflows for timely, cost-effective delivery. Expertise in developing advanced systems, integrating new technologies, and enhancing quality. Strong in project planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication, with a deep grasp of automotive engineering and industry standards. Dedicated to fostering collaboration and achieving strategic goals.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Continental Automotive
Senior Technical Project Leader
2023.12 - Current (9 months)
Job overview
- Ensuring adherence to cybersecurity regulations (ISO21434), and coordinating with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to implement effective security strategies.
- Creating detailed Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) to catalog all software components, dependencies, and third-party libraries, enabling identification of potential vulnerabilities.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with exposed hardware development interfaces by documenting all interfaces, assessing potential vulnerabilities and access points, and implementing robust security measures such as access controls, encryption, input validation, and continuous monitoring.
- Proactively analyzing and addressing sporadic field issues, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions to ensure system reliability.
- Handle Internal and Customer Audits for ASPICE SW (SWE.1 - SWE.6), MAN.3, MAN.7 and Security(SEC1-SEC4) Process Areas.
Continental Automotive
Senior Software Project Leader
2019.08 - 2023.11 (4 years & 3 months)
Job overview
- Led SW Platform Development group delivering COM, Bootloader, Cybersecurity, Memory and Diagnostics for Product lines including Airbags, Chassis Control & Battery Sensors.
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, to ensure successful software development and delivery.
- Ensure that all software development activities comply with relevant automotive industry standards and regulations (ISO 26262 for functional safety, ISO 21434 for cybersecurity).
Continental Automotive
Software Project Manager
2017.06 - 2019.08 (2 years & 2 months)
Job overview
- Responsible for Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling activities for Airbags SW Development.
- Received highest award from the OEM "Zero Defect Vendor" for successfully delivering Airbag Control Unit with Zero defects.
- Resident Engineer at KIA, Anantapur Plant, India for ensuring the Customer milestones.
Caterpillar Inc.
Software Architect
2014.09 - 2017.05 (2 years & 8 months)
Job overview
- Designed an automated test platform Software in Loop (SIL) for Payload Library that reduced the regression tests' execution time from 4.2 days to 4 minutes which contributed to $40000 cost-saving annually.
- Designed the Message Flow between Remote Operator Station(ROS) and machine ECM. Parsing and Framing Ethernet UDP message packets to/from Remote operator station.
Bosch Global Software Technologies
Senior Software Engineer
2012.03 - 2014.09 (2 years & 6 months)
Job overview
- Spearheaded the creation of a reusable software algorithm (Static Doubly Circular Linked List) in CPP to enhance menu selection functionality within the Instrument Cluster for tabs such as Board Computer, Warnings, Navigation, Phone & Media.
Lennox India Technology Center
Software Engineer
2010.08 - 2012.03 (1 year & 7 months)
Job overview
- Independently developed complete software for Landmark VFD controller(LVC2) for controlling Blower Speed and Damper Position
Ingersoll Rand India
Associate Software Engineer
2009.01 - 2010.07 (1 year & 6 months)
Job overview
- Worked on High-End Thermostat's features that include Auto Preset (Home, Away and Sleep), Outdoor Temperature, Navigation Keypad and Auto Zoning Algorithm
Education
Anna University , Tamilnadu
B.E, Electronics & Comm Engg
04.2008
Skills
- Project Leadership
- Strategic Thinking
- Cybersecurity Management
- Functional Safety
- People Leadership
- Generic Software Design
- Structured Problem Solving
- Communication with Impact
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Caterpillar Inc.,
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Scrum Alliance.
Publications
A. Ganapathy, "Product Agnostic Generic Software Design and Development," 2022 IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Conference (TEMSCON EUROPE), Izmir, Turkey, 2022, pp. 217-221, doi: 10.1109/TEMSCONEUROPE54743.2022.9801912. keywords: {Software design;Software architecture;Splicing;Scalability;Time to market;User interfaces;Software;Scrum;software components;hand patches;third-party.},
Timeline
Senior Technical Project Leader
Continental Automotive
2023.12 - Current (9 months)
Senior Software Project Leader
Continental Automotive
2019.08 - 2023.11 (4 years & 3 months)
Software Project Manager
Continental Automotive
2017.06 - 2019.08 (2 years & 2 months)
Software Architect
Caterpillar Inc.
2014.09 - 2017.05 (2 years & 8 months)
Senior Software Engineer
Bosch Global Software Technologies
2012.03 - 2014.09 (2 years & 6 months)
Software Engineer
Lennox India Technology Center
2010.08 - 2012.03 (1 year & 7 months)
Associate Software Engineer
Ingersoll Rand India
2009.01 - 2010.07 (1 year & 6 months)
Anna University
B.E, Electronics & Comm Engg
- Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Caterpillar Inc.,
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Scrum Alliance.
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