Profile
Mr P Nageshwar Rao
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