Arun Prakash Buvanesan
Goteborg
Summary
Seasoned leader in Vehicle Electronics and Software development and Data Engineering with a proven track record at Volvo Group and Robert Bosch, enhancing operational efficiency and driving business growth. Expert in strategy deployment and program management, with a knack for supplier negotiation and budgeting.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Section Head - Diagnostic Data
Volvo Group AB
Goteborg, Sweden
01.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency of the section.
- Analyzed data related to productivity levels in order to identify areas for improvement within the section.
- Established work priorities and managed smooth transition of work between different teams.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Prepared annual budgets for expenditure related activities undertaken by personnel working in different departments under supervision of Section Head.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Liaised effectively between quality control, customer relations and other teams to align work with optimum specifications.
- Monitored work quality standards within assigned projects in order to ensure timely delivery as per customer requirements.
Group Manager - Diagnostics Engineering
Volvo Group North Ameica
Greensboro
10.2018 - 12.2021
- Assessed operations and resources, pinpointing needed enhancements.
- Enhanced operational workflows to boost productivity and morale.
- Developed and implemented business strategy to align with company goals.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Provided guidance on best practices in problem-solving and decision-making processes.
Group Manager
Volvo India Pvt Limited
Bangalore, India
11.2013 - 09.2018
- Resource Management & Competency Development.
- Develop and Deployment of Strategic Site Goals.
- Enhanced and redefined organizational structure to maintain company's competitive edge across territories.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Directed training and retraining of employees to boost performance and enhance business results
Deputy Manager
Volvo India Pvt Limited
Bangalore, India
03.2012 - 10.2013
- Requirement Engineering/Validation Support
- Customer Interface for Sales organization
- Supplier Management Team lead / Application Engineering
- Analyzed and reported performance data, translating findings into practical improvement actions.
- Devised, deployed and monitored processes to support Product development
Senior Software Engineer
Robert Bosch India
Coimbatore, India
06.2007 - 03.2012
- Design and development of the application software for ECU diagnostics.
- Involved in customization of automotive diagnostic data.
- Maintaining the CMMI level 5 compliance for quality by conducting reviews at Requirement, Design, Development and Testing.
- Communicated with and gathered feedback from customers about progress updates and worked to resolve specific concerns.
- Modified existing software systems to enhance performance and add new features.
Robert Bosch Gmbh
Onsite Engineer
Plochingen, Germany
10.2008 - 03.2009
- Test and Integrate diagnostic software to ensure Quality.
- Hands on Working with systems like ABS, EMS, etc.
- Prepared project proposals, including cost estimates, schedules and project specifications
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Coimbatore Institute Of Technology
India2007
Skills
Current role:
- Developing Technology Roadmap for Vehicles diagnostics
- Strategy Deployment and Planning
- Driving functional business
- Software Product development
- Program/Resource Management
- Supplier management and negotiation
Past experience:
- Vehicle Electronics
- Control Systems in Automotive
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Connectivity Solutions
- Requirement Engineering
- Application Engineering
- Software testing
Affiliations
Building Technology Roadmaps, Automotive Business ,Strategic Thinking, Program Management, Lean Development,Vehicle Electronics, Vehicle Connectivity, Diagnostic Engineer, Requirement, Simulation,Software Development, Specification Development, Supplier Management, Troubleshooting, Validation,Mentoring, , Microsoft Azure, Volvo group Cloud strategy , Data citizen, International experience
Accomplishments
- Business Acumen : Broad understanding of Software development , Automotive business and Connected Solutions
- Dealing with complex problems , ambiguity & Pro-activeness.
- Leading leaders : Demonstrated ability to lead highly matrix-ed, cross-organizational teams
- Ability to influence diverse organizations to align behind common goals
- Willingness to take informed risks in order to achieve desired program goals
Timeline
Section Head - Diagnostic Data
Volvo Group AB
01.2022 - Current
Group Manager - Diagnostics Engineering
Volvo Group North Ameica
10.2018 - 12.2021
Group Manager
Volvo India Pvt Limited
11.2013 - 09.2018
Deputy Manager
Volvo India Pvt Limited
03.2012 - 10.2013
Robert Bosch Gmbh
Onsite Engineer
10.2008 - 03.2009
Senior Software Engineer
Robert Bosch India
06.2007 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Coimbatore Institute Of Technology
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