PROFILE

OBJECTIVE

To further my experience and knowledge in the advanced field of automotive engineering and share it amongst the like-minded.

EDUCATION

IIT Madras, Chennai — 1981

• MTech (Machine Dynamics)

EXPERIENCE

More than 35 years in the automotive Industries

Tractors And Farm Equipment Limited, R&D

1998 – Till Date

• Joined as a Principal Member – R&D and currently the Chief Technology Officer & Head, Centre of Excellence

Ashok Leyland Limited

1981 - 1998

• Joined Ashok Leyland Product Development as a GET and rose to the position of Head – Engineering.

What I boast of myself

• Have been active in various professional bodies like AGMA, SAE, CII, NIQR, IIT

• Coach at leading Universities in the subject of leadership, technology and shaping special skill sets

• New technology developments and capability building in the areas of Engine, Transmission, Hydraulics, NVH & recently in Precision Agriculture, Autonomous vehicles

• Introduction of  CARGO  model with the cab in India, first of its kind at Ashok Leyland

• Introduction of wedge brakes, banjo axles, synchromesh gearbox, heavy duty front axle, parabolic suspensions ….

• Introduction of the indigenous 4WD steer drive axle, constant mesh gearbox , power shuttle

• Introduction of  NPI system, recognized as the best by BOSTON ARC  Consulting.

• Co-authored over 10 patents in recent technology areas

Current interest in Precision Agriculture,  Autonomous and Energy innovation