Engineering Manager Senior

Srivardhan Dingari, Senior Engineering Manager

NOVI, 48377, United States, 503-***-****, **********@*****.***, https://linkedin.com/in/srivardhandingari

SUMMARY Dynamic Senior Engineering Manager with over 15 years of experience in automotive systems development. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions in compliance with safety protocols. Achievements include orchestrating successful Agile implementations and developing critical functionalities for Ford's Software-Defined Vehicle systems. Adept at enhancing operational efficiencies through strategic planning and innovative design. Ready to leverage unique expertise to drive engineering excellence and contribute to organizational success. WORK EXPERIENCE

06/2023 – Present MANAGER - ZONAL MODULES, FORD MOTOR COMPANY Dearborn Directed and coordinated multiple cross-functional teams in developing critical functionalities for automotive systems, including Power Mirrors, Wiper-Washers, Power Windows, and TPMS.

Orchestrated plant model development and testing using NI Veristand, xMove, and MATLAB / Simulink.

Implemented Agile frameworks across projects, enhancing requirements analysis and integrating Jira for better tracking. Architected high-level designs (HLDs) that balanced safety, security, scalability, and performance for Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) systems. Served as an AUTOSAR Expert, ensuring compliance through rigorous testing protocols.

Recognized for leading high-quality solution deliveries while consistently meeting tight deadlines.

01/2017 – 05/2023 SOFTWARE ENGINEER, MBD-AUTOSAR AND MATHWORKS / PRODUCT OWNER/SA, FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Dearborn

Spearheaded the development of AUTOSAR components using Model- Based Design for sensor and actuator systems.

Championed the definition and management of Epics and Stories, significantly enhancing zonal module workflows.

Optimized Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) alignment, delivering remarkable operational efficiencies.

Developed AUTOSAR Software Components (SWCs) and seamlessly integrated legacy models for Ford's FNV4 program.

Published best practices to refine Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline validation.

Contributed to safety projects, including Forward Collision Warning and Sensor Fusion.

02/2012 – 01/2017 TECHNICAL SPECIALIST / SR. PRODUCT ENGINEER, CAPGEMINI

Dearborn

Developed advanced active safety systems while executing Software-in- the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulations utilizing dSPACE.

Revamped testing rigor to ensure adherence to safety and operational protocols.

05/2010 – 02/2012 ENGINEERING LEAD / SR. PRODUCT ENGINEER, INFOSYS TECHNLOGIES LTD

Portland

Managed embedded software development and executed comprehensive system validation for complex automotive systems.

07/2008 – 08/2009 TECHNICAL LEAD / ONSITE COORDINATOR, SOPRA INDIA PVT LTD India Led the development of SNECMA Health Monitoring software and navigation system projects for Airbus.

03/2006 – 06/2008 TECHNICAL LEAD / ONSITE COORDINATOR, CYIENT India Conducted DO-178B Level-A testing for EPGSS and developed real-time control models.

Authored comprehensive Software Requirements Specifications (SRS) and spearheaded software development initiatives for aerospace systems. 12/2004 – 03/2006 ASSISTANT SYSTEMS ENGINEER, TATA CONSULTANCY India Designed and developed the Automatic Flight Control System and tools for post-flight analysis.

10/2002 – 11/2004 RESEARCH SCHOLAR, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE India Researched state estimation techniques utilizing Kalman Filters and Genetic Algorithms for aerospace applications.

EDUCATION

02/2001 – 03/2005 INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE

MS, AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

India, INDIA

06/1997 – 03/1999 KAKATIYA UNIVERSITY

MS, INSTRUMENTATION

India, INDIA

05/2025 – Present PURDUE UNIVERSITY

Program, AI/ML

NOVI, United States

SKILLS Systems Engineering Architecture Embedded Software Model-Based Design (MATLAB/Simulink, NI

VeriStand)

AUTOSAR Development Functional Safety (ISO 26262,

ASPICE)

CI/CD Pipeline Implementation Software-Defined Vehicle Architectures

Stakeholder Management Product Management

Leadership Presentation

Writing AI/ML Technology

Model Development Technical Guidance

Innovation Strategy Research Knowledge

Cross-Functional Collaboration Mentorship

Architectural Patterns Project Management

Technical Aptitude Communication

Agile Methodologies Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills Technical Interfaces

Data Management

LANGUAGES English Hindi

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