Engineering Quality

SRINI GOWDA B.Eng(Hons) MSC

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CAREER

PROFILE

Master of Science in Engineering Business Management from the University of Warwick, currently employed by Karma Automotive. I am a self-starter, adaptable and focussed on career development with keen problem solving skills. I am results driven with strong communication, co-ordination & team building skills. Finally, I benefit from business exposure to various cultures & time zones. EB1A (Einstein VISA)recipient. OCT 2019 – PRESENT: VICE PRESIDENT AUTONOMOUS DRIVING/ADAS – KARMA AUTOMOTIVE, USA

Establish company wide strategy for Autonomous Driving/ADAS with a clear delivery path for Future Mobility concepts ranging from L1-L4 SAE standards. In parallel deliver ongoing ADAS projects, Karma Revero GT and GTS, to meet program timing and budget. Recruit, build and manage a team of highly skilled engineers in USA (35) and CN (~100)

Develop solution for last mile delivery challenge by developing L4 capable vans for delivery

Lead the team to work cross functional to decompose feature requirements into System, Sub-System and Component level

Direct the team for developing robust test cases with end to end traceability

Direct responsibility and accountability for feature implementation, integration, verification and validation and system level sign off

Review first hand Software Design docs corresponding to Sprint cycles, Unit tests and platform tests

Accountability for giving the go head for each software release candidate before it goes on to a test vehicle on a weekly basis - Safety and Security top priority

Focus on FuSA ISO26262, SOTIF and STPA as a holistic approach for a non deterministic system

Define cyber security standards for the system based off SAE J3061

Established partnerships to act as key enablers: NVIDIA and WeRide

Developed strategy for hosted features in the cloud (AWS) ranging from Security to Alexa interface, successfully implemented and validated

Work with the team in China to develop a L4 Bus project for the local authority under a restricted and pre-defined ODD(Operational Design Domain) with no surprises

Develop solutions on one common platform with worldwide market specific/tunable applications - US, CN and EU

Successfully launched ADAS L0-L2 features such as Automatic Emergency Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Centering and Lane Keep Assist on the Karma Revero GT/GTS program for MY 2020 and have resolved customer's feedback from the field.

Benchmarked performance against Tesla Autopilot and delivered better performance metrics for a few features.

AUG 2017- OCT 2019: DIRECTOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING/ADAS – BYTON USA & CHINA

Responsible for a department of ~70 staff for delivering Advance Driver Assistance Systems and Autonomous Driving including Cruise Features, Active Safety, Low Speed Manoeuvring Features & Vision Systems. In addition, support Connectivity features such as Software Over the Air & Cyber Security

Manage AD department and meet budget requirements - $40M budget

Direct responsibility to specify, develop, integrate, validate & sign off Software and Hardware: Camera’s, Radars, Domain Controller, Ultrasonics, IMU, Maps: V-Cycle Model

Develop end to end: system level architecture to support redundancy- ISO26262

Accountable for legal compliance across different markets – USA, CN & EU

Manage cross functional team to deliver project targets: L0-L3

Forge partnerships with Startup’s (AURORA INNOVATION) & Tier 1’s (Robert BOSCH)

Liaise with China Regulatory body to achieve targets

Establish Org structure & manage Recruitment to meet critical mass

Supplier Management: sourcing, steering, monitoring, bug fixing, escalation

Synchronize overall AD/ADAS Development with Company objectives

Full accountability to deliver system level key performance indicators MAY 2016 – AUG 2017: GROUP LEADER ADAS VISION SYSTEMS - JAGUAR LAND ROVER, GAYDON, UK

Design, develop and shape the future of ADAS Vision Systems by helping the team find visionary developments in electronic systems integration. As a Group Leader, I am at the forefront of leading and managing a large team of highly skilled engineers in the introduction of exciting ADAS features for Jaguar Land Rover customers.

I currently manage a team of 28 people:

Manage a budget of £10M year on year spend for key technology advancements

First introduction of Near Field Sensing – £450M business case for Supply base with

£12M D&D spend

First introduction of Smart/Intelligent Rear Mirror – £175M business case for Supply base with £2M D&D spend

First introduction of WiFi Camera to support USP’s such as See Through Trailer

Cement Supplier sourcing strategy for next 5 years

Define sourcing strategy for suppliers such as ROBERT BOSCH, CONTINENTAL, VALEO, GENTEX, AUTOLIV and MAGNA

Deliver cost savings as part of Total Value for Money work stream

Delivered TVM savings of £260K GBP cross car line

Define and maintain time plans and work packages to support program deliverables and software integration activities

Manage conflict and issue resolution within the Centre of Competence and across functions

Recruitment – one of the key challenges is shrinking resource pool, especially ADAS, but successfully managed to recruit 11 heads this fiscal year, a further 8 heads planned for next fiscal

Strategy planning and execution – successfully developed and launched 2018 model year projects with benchmark planning and tracking execution with structured meeting cadence

Quality – drive the team to meet quality targets by driving a mindset towards zero defects. Pioneered weekly Quality down day to exceed targets. JAN 2014 – APR 2016: OPERATIONS MANAGER JAGUAR XE, F-PACE & RANGE ROVER VELAR - JAGUAR LAND ROVER, SOLIHULL, UK Hands on experience of delivering a major new model program into Production. Manage the integration of complex systems into three different vehicle lines on a common platform. In addition, clearly communicate to Board members on the project’s progress, costs, risks and emergency containment actions. Main focus of the role is: Managed a team of 17 people to deliver:

Ensure robust Electronic Systems in the car that meet Customer expectations

Determine Electronic Systems interaction with Manufacturing Systems in the plant to achieve sign off

Ensure team priorities are established to deliver targets – enforce Zero defects culture with robust permanent corrective action implementation

Focus on achieving cost competitiveness by streamlining process and resource

Liaise with Programme Management/ New Model Programs/ Manufacturing / STA and work as a team to deliver seamless launch

Coordinate the resolution of Quality Issues to achieve targeted glide-path to closure.

Coordinate Change Management activities in support of launch objectives and Issues resolution.

Champion analysis and resolution of issues impacting Plant performance e.g. FTT

(First Time Through) / RFT (Right First Time).

Coordinate analysis and resolution of electrical issues that deviate from target e.g. Customer Quality, Drive Events, Gated Launch issues…

Promote use of problem solving tools as appropriate e.g. G8d, Fishbone, IS/IS NOT

Coordinate and support any electrical component & Vehicle reworks required and plant build containments

FEB 2011 – JAN 2014: GLOBAL SUPPLIER QUALITY MANAGEMENT, JAGUAR LAND ROVER, COVENTRY, UK

Leadership in the selection and development of Jaguar Land Rover supply base to provide the highest quality and manufacturing capability. My portfolio of suppliers included: Displays, Passive Safety Electronics, Cameras, In car Entertainment, Navigation systems, Blind Spot Monitoring, Switchgear. Being supplier oriented this role required constant travel to Suppliers Manufacturing locations Worldwide. Main focus of the role is

Liaise effectively with suppliers across the Globe to make sure parts are delivered against the stipulated date (PPAP process completion, APQP activities)

Develop modules through the PPAP process – enforce Zero defects culture and cost saving opportunities

Manage various suppliers and deliver part adhering to form, fit & function

Provide concise briefings to senior management.

Work with Purchase, Finance &TVM (Total Value for Money) to reduce costs

Work intensively with suppliers and collate important information leading to supplier selection.

Commonise processes at the Supply base – carry out supplier visits regularly Worldwide

Support procurement, logistics and quality as part of the contractual process

Use established processes such as 8D, Fishbone Diagram, five WHY's for root fault finding

SEP 2006 – JAN 2011: RESTRAINTS ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS ENGINEER – JAGUAR LAND

ROVER, COVENTRY, UK

My role is to manage & develop the Airbag Control Module which deploys airbags in the event of a crash. Main focus of the role is:

Develop the module and integrate it to the wider system – translate system requirements into an Engineering Specification

Implement functionality and specific requirements for the module (Carryover, Upgrades or New)

Work intensively with suppliers and collate important information leading to supplier selection.

Liaise effectively with suppliers to make sure parts are delivered against the stipulated date (PPAP 3 process completion, APQP activities)

Support procurement, logistics and quality as part of the contractual process

Use established processes such as 8D, Fishbone Diagram, five WHY's for root fault finding

TRAINING COURSES COMPLETED

Project Planning Management & Control : November 2016

Green Belt DMAIC Process : June 2016

Leadership Course: Mar 2016

Presentation Skills: April 2015

Neurolinguistic Programming: April 2014

Time & Pressure Management: May 2014

GD&T: Mar 2012

Advanced Supplier Communication skills: Mar 2012

Business Accumen: Oct 2011

TS16949 awareness: June 2011

Measurement Systems Analysis: May 2011

QUALIFICATIONS COMPLETED

SEPT 2005 – August 2006: FULL TIME STUDIES TOWARDS MASTER’S DEGREE

Warwick Manufacturing Group, University of Warwick Master's Degree in Engineering Business Management. Project: Management of Change in a service based Industry Case Studies & change implementation examined across HSBC, ICICI & Canara Bank. Oct 2000 – May 2005: FULL TIME STUDIES TOWARDS BACHELOR’S DEGREE Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering – Bangalore, India. Bachelor’s Degree of Engineering in Electronics & Communication. Result Obtained: Equivalent to 2:1

LANGUAGE ABILITY: English: Fluent, Hindi: Fluent, French: Social, Kannada: Fluent INTERESTS: Cricket, Tennis, Chess and Travelling

COMPUTER SKILLS: MS-Office, C, C++

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