§§ Technical & Managerial Expertise-> Experience: 19+ years in Product & Project Management-> Industries: Passenger Cars, Trucks, Buses, Car Cockpit Interiors/Exteriors, Off-Road Vehicles, Agricultural Equipment and Engineering Services->Leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT & Julius to enhance my expertise and deliver quick, efficient outputs. Utilizing them for streamlining workflows, automating tasks, and improving efficiency in data analysis, technical reporting, and scripts development for process improvement-> Project Management: Proficient in Traditional, Waterfall, Agile & Hybrid methodologies-> Lean & Continuous Improvement: Skilled in Lean principles, fostering resilience, adaptability, and continuous learning+-+-+-+§§ Core Responsibilities-> Comprehensive CAE Management: Overseeing full CAE project lifecycle, ensuring products meet safety, durability and regulatory compliance standards across:*Crashworthiness*Occupant & Pedestrian Safety*Strength & Durability-> Cross-Functional Collaboration: Active in DFMEA and physical test setup discussions, working closely with cross-functional teams-> Process Automation: Enhancing CAE efficiency through Python & VBA automation+-+-+-+§§ Technical Skills-> Product Validation: Expertise in virtual and physical product validation, aligning with global regulatory and customer standards-> Regulatory Knowledge: Extensive familiarity with Crashworthiness and FMVSS, ECE regulations for occupant and pedestrian safety-> Component Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Full vehicle, BIW, Chassis, Interiors, Exteriors, Battery Pack,and more-> Testing & Methodology Development: Skilled in creating methodologies for physical testing and CAE studies-> CAE Solvers Expertise:*Explicit: LS-Dyna, Abaqus, PamCrash, Radioss*Implicit: LS-Dyna, Abaqus, Ansys, Optistruct+-+-+-+§§ Soft Skills-> Skilled in identifying challenges, analyzing root causes, and implementing effective solutions to drive success-> Project Management: Comprehensive skills in the entire PM lifecycle-> Leadership & Adaptability: Proficient in team leadership, coaching, mentorship, and cultural adaptability-> Fluent in English, Hindi, Telugu, Marathi & German+-+-+-+§§ Certifications-> Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (CLSSGB®) - TÜV SÜD South Asia-> Working on Dr. Eli Goldratt’s Theory of Constraints (TOC) principles+-+-+-+§§ Interests-> Coaching & Mentoring: Passionate about teaching, knowledge-sharing and mentoring-> Cycling & Running: Pursuits that enhance resilience and strategic thinking professionally and personally