Rajan Kumar - Technical Lead/BTV

Munich, Germany

Experience

Jan 2018 - Present

8 years 1 month

Germany

Technical Lead/BTV

BMW, Daimler (Mercedes), VW Group, Hella, Ficosa, Cariad (Audi/Porsche/Skoda)

Directed full lifecycle of embedded software projects including LiDAR, BMS, OCU, and Cybersecurity systems.
Coordinated internal and external stakeholders including suppliers like Bosch, Bertrandt, Magna, Continental and IAV.
Managed cross-country teams of 12–15 engineers, conducting project onboarding and role-based training.
Implemented change control and risk registers for safety-critical automotive platforms.
Oversaw project schedules using MS Project, JIRA, and Azure DevOps to ensure milestone alignment and transparency.
Extensive hands-on expertise in test planning and execution for ECUs in compliance with Automotive SPICE (SWE.4–SWE.6) and ISO 26262.
Led digital transformation project with a cross-functional team of 15+, ensuring successful integration of systems and workflows.
Maintained project overviews and tracking in tools like Milestones (Daimler) and MS Project, and managed status reporting to senior stakeholders.
Coordinated with third-party transformation partners and ensured timely delivery of decision templates and risk assessments.
Applied PRINCE2 methodology for structured delivery; facilitated agile ceremonies and maintained Confluence-based documentation.
Strong leadership in cross-functional teams and working in agile environments (SAFe, Scrum).
Successfully led and supported IT and transformation projects, including those in regulated sectors (e.g., KRITIS or energy sector).
Represented or supported overall project leadership in large-scale transformation programs.
Maintained and updated complex project plans (Gantt charts, milestone tracking, and resource allocation).
Coordinated workstreams and interdisciplinary teams; ensured timely delivery of all work packages.
Acted as central communication point between project team, senior management, external vendors, and transformation partners.
Prepared and delivered concise status reports, steering committee presentations, and decision memos.
Identified project risks, maintained risk registers, and led mitigation planning.
Assessed resource needs and supported reallocation based on project priorities and constraints.
Proficient in JIRA, Milestones, Confluence, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, and Excel.
Used both Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall (PRINCE2, PMI) methodologies.
Created and tracked action lists, meeting protocols, and backlog items.
Conducted critical analysis of project progress, resource bottlenecks, and deliverable timelines.
Ensured alignment of transformation goals with enterprise IT architecture and business objectives.

Jan 2010 - Dec 2017

8 years

Germany

Technical Project Coordinator

Continental, KPIT, TRW

Led cross-site integration for AUTOSAR-based ECUs, coordinating timelines and resource planning.
Created and managed project documentation including test plans, architecture diagrams, and progress reports.
Mentored junior developers and led knowledge transfer sessions during transitions and scaling phases.
Proven track record of coordinating SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) and HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) tests using tools like dSPACE, Vector VT System, CANoe, and TestStand.
Strong understanding of Functional Safety, including safety goals, ASIL decomposition, and confirmation reviews.
Proficient in test automation, using tools and frameworks such as Python, CAPL, vTestStudio, and Git/Jenkins pipelines.
Familiar with change and configuration management tools (e.g., JIRA, Polarion, DOORS, PREEvision).

Summary

Certified Project/Test Manager/Lead with over 14 years of experience in digital and embedded systems projects, specializing in automotive technology, ICT integration, and cross-functional leadership.

Experience

Technical Lead/BTV

BMW, Daimler (Mercedes), VW Group, Hella, Ficosa, Cariad (Audi/Porsche/Skoda)

Technical Project Coordinator

Continental, KPIT, TRW

Summary

Skills

Languages

Education

Visvesvaraya Technological University

Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunication · Telecommunication · Belagavi, India · 70%

Certifications & licenses

AUTOSAR Architecture

ISO 26262 Functional Safety

ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level

PMP

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