GOPI C. SURNILLA

West Bloomfield, Michigan ● +1-313-***-**** ● ad20kv@r.postjobfree.com ● linkedin.com/in/gopichandra-surnilla-116a9a55/ West Bloomfield, Michigan ● +1-313-***-**** ● ad20kv@r.postjobfree.com ● linkedin.com/in/gopichandra-surnilla-116a9a55/ TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION LEADERSHIP

Technology innovation leader with over 25 years of experience and over 500 patents in multitude facets of automotive technology research & product delivery. Highly recognized visionary in connectivity, autonomy, Powertrain & data analytics. Established industry, public sector, academia and SBOs partnerships to deliver products, eco-systems & leveraged research. Proven ability to lead product development teams to deliver from concept to product while managing all aspects of product delivery. Ability to inspire and instill passion & innovative spirit into teams.

Key Competencies

Connectivity-V2X Product Dev. & Innovation Business Development Digital Infrastructure Regulations & Standards IP Management ADAS & Autonomy Customer Centricity Thought Leadership AI/ML & Controls Technical Team Leadership Strategic Product Vision Data analytics Systems Engineering Cross-sector Network RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

IntelliSense, LLC (Owner & President) - Technology & Business Consulting Business Development Leader (Consultant), Valtech, Inc. Jul.2023 – Now

• Identify opportunities for technology solutions within the mobility and safety sectors in both public and private domains and orchestrate the negotiation and execution of business contracts.

• Lead the development of products that are closely aligned with market requirements, ensuring that technological solutions are at the forefront.

• Foster and expand business networks, generate leads, and cultivate relationships that lead to synergistic opportunities for securing valuable business contracts. Technology Leader - Connectivity, Autonomy & Data Analytics Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, US 2015 – Jun. 2023

Throughout my tenure, I've consistently held leadership roles with a focus on pioneering research, fostering innovation, and delivering groundbreaking vehicle connectivity and ADAS technologies. My responsibilities included leading safety, connectivity, autonomy, and data analytics aligned with corporate priorities and strategy, while also evaluating feasibility, desirability, and viability.

Notable Achievements Include:

• Connected Automated Driving [Ford-Cavnue Project]: Led technical delivery of an infrastructure-enabled highway autonomous driving platform (L2-L5) using smart road- side tech for real-time road condition data via c-V2X.

• Vulnerable Road User Safety: Conceptualized VRU safety solutions, showcasing multiple use-cases at ITS-WC (2022) using various communication tech. [Media Release]

• V2V Collision Mitigation & V2I Traffic Light Experience: Introduced ADAS features and software for the first China implementation. Developed a tech roadmap for connected ADAS, autonomy, and vehicle diagnostics.

• Industry & Public Sector Engagement: Actively engaged with stakeholders, standardization orgs, and government entities to drive c-V2X connectivity, intersections, and VRU safety alignment.

• Lane-Analytics Product: Collaborated on lane-analytics product with a university and state DOT using connected vehicle data.

• Innovation Framework: Designed a corporate innovation framework engaging 800+ members, delivering innovations from concept to MVP. Trained 2000+ engineers, judged hackathons and other innovation initiatives, and managed critical IP for Ford.

• Specialist Program Enhancement: As administrative lead for Ford's specialist program to manage technical talent across Ford through identification of needs, leadership levels, training, experiences, etc. Delivered issues & insights with the incumbent program through in-depth interviews and communicated the finding to executive leadership that led to program redesign.

• Budget Management & Funding Procurement: Expertise in budget management, including alliances and funding procurement from external entities like DOE, DOTs, FHWA, etc.

Key Achievements & Recognition

• Haren Gandhi Innovation Award, Ford Motor

Company’s highest award for lifetime

achievement for implementing intellectual

property and promoting innovation through

education, mentoring and creating innovation

processes [2021]

• In top 100 inventors in history & top 5 in MI

• Technical achievement Awards

1. Eco-Boost system & controls [2006]

2. Dual Fuel system (EtoH boosting) [2010]

3. Low Press. EGR controls & sensing [2014]

• Implementation Readiness Awards

1. Vs UEGO EtoH, H2O, CO2 sensor [2014]

2. V2V collision mitigation [2017]

3. V2I Traffic Light Features [2020]

• 5GAA Board of Directors (Ford)

• Co-Chair CAMP, LLC

• VRUSC Steering Committee

• Corporate Tech. Specialist Admin. (CTSC)

• Invited speaker/thought leader: ITS America, SAE WCX, ITS World Congress, Connected Vehicles

Conf. AutoTech Detroit

• Publications:

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gopich

andra-Surnilla

Education

MBA, Finance, University of Akron, Akron, OH

Masters of Science, Mechanical Engineering,

University of Akron, Akron, OH

Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering,

Osmania University, India

GOPI C. SURNILLA

West Bloomfield, Michigan ● +1-313-***-**** ● ad20kv@r.postjobfree.com ● linkedin.com/in/gopichandra-surnilla-116a9a55/ West Bloomfield, Michigan ● +1-313-***-**** ● ad20kv@r.postjobfree.com ● linkedin.com/in/gopichandra-surnilla-116a9a55/ Technical Specialist & Group Leader – Powertrain Controls, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, US 2010 – 2015

• Provide technical expertise & leadership to engineering teams to develop powertrain controls and OBD from concept to production for improved fuel economy, emissions, and performance. Anticipate powertrain technology trends & contribute to research technology portfolio. Lead system optimization through creative engineering solutions to deliver low-cost best value technologies across the portfolio Key Accomplishments Key Accomplishments

• Delivered Eco-Boost for use across all Ford vehicle platforms. Dual injection system & dual-fuel systems were delivered as next generation technologies of eco-boost.

• Low-Press EGR to production readiness along with multiple innovations in sensor and actuator technologies including novel technologies for measuring EGR, ethanol, water & CO2 with oxygen sensor. Technical Specialist, Powertrain Controls, Ford Motor Co, Dearborn, US 2002 - 2010

• Provided technical expertise in controls, OBD, sensors, actuators, and powertrain systems.

• Led the development of research technologies, using MBD, systems engineering, HIL, prototyping, and dyno testing.

• Identified and solved technology risks and facilitated cross-functional collaboration.

• Delivered the Eco-Boost powertrain as the standard across all Ford vehicle lines.

• Transitioned to a production role, supporting program implementation. Product Design Engineer, Ford Motor Co, Dearborn, US 1997-2002

• Developed lean-burn and lean NOx trap technologies for production.

• Designed engine control systems for enhanced fuel economy, emissions reduction, and calibration efficiency.

• Created comprehensive test plans and conducted tests on various platforms to assess control strategy performance.

• Utilized modeling and simulation tools (Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow) to analyze and validate algorithm feasibility.

• Key projects: Lean NOx Trap controls, Stop-Start, 2-Speed alternator, Lean-Burn controls. Control System Software Engineer, Ford Motor Co, Dearborn, US 1994-1997

• Designed and developed P/T controls and OBD software in "Assembly" language for Engine/Transmission control.

• Conducted rigorous testing and validation on hardware simulators and vehicles. University & Industry Engagement

• 5GAA Board: Played a pivotal leadership role in shaping the global direction of c-V2X and other communication technologies. Led initiatives to define the vision, scope, and delivery of connected autonomy, intersection safety, VRU safety, U.S. deployment, security measures, and business models.

• VRUSC Steering Committee (Founding Member): Provided leadership to identify VRU (Vulnerable Road User) safety gaps and championed the proposal and execution of critical projects, including the enhancement of V2P (Vehicle-to-Pedestrian) minimum performance standards and improving VRU visibility (Conspicuity).

• Co-Chair of CAMP, LLC (Collision Avoidance Metrics Partnership): Collaboratively led the restructuring of CAMP, a partnership involving GM and Ford, with multiple OEM stakeholders. Took charge of setting priorities and defining the organization's strategic vision. Spearheaded the scoping and establishment of contractual agreements aimed at delivering a comprehensive c-V2X ecosystem, including Security Credential Management System (SCMS) and connected infrastructure.

• Engagement with Universities: Actively collaborated with universities to develop innovative technologies that address research challenges while aligning with the product portfolio and roadmap. Additionally, identified a talent pipeline by engaging graduate students in research initiatives and internships. Primary Investigator (PI) and/or Management Integration Champion (University Alliances) 1. MIT (a.AIr+EGR+Humidity Dilution model)

2. UofM (a.EGR, b.Water Inj., c. Orifice Flow)

3.Purdue (a.Lane Analytics b.Catalyst Model)

4.UCF (a.c-V2X congestion)

5.Mich. Tech (Cold Start Emissions)

6. OSU (a.V2V, b.VRU Safety, c. Pedestrian model,

d.Ultrasonic Parametric Arrays for Directed Sound) 7.VTTI (a.Customer response to V2V

Warnings, b.c-V2X communication model)

8. UofM-Dearborn (Bicycle model)

9.UofHouston (Canister Purge, A/F Control)

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