Global, proven and seasoned engineering leader having 27+ years of experience in Space, Aerospace, Automotive and Industrial domains who develops strategy, converts technology concepts into product solutions enabling the business growth and profitability. Extensive experience having passion to build, lead and transform the large teams. Expertise includes:* Engineering strategy, leadership & capabilities development* Electronics hardware technology, architecture, concepts development & pursuits* New product development, qualification, certification & flawless launch* Product life cycle engineering (VE (Value Engineering), obsolescence management, warranty & field issues resolution)* Deep knowledge of Hardware design process & leaning* Good understanding of system, firmware, software & mechanical design processes* Strategic hardware infrastructure building* Project/Resource/Department Budget planning, estimation & risk mitigation practices* Talent transformation, succession planning, performance evaluation and recognition
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Global Technology AdvisorSelf-EmployedAtlanta, Ga, Us
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Sr. Director - Global Hardware EngineeringVisteon Corporation Feb 2023 - Aug 2024Van Buren Township, Mi, UsLed corporate wide electronics hardware design group of 200+ engineers/experts across North America, Europe and Asia. Led common 4 & 2 wheelers and trucks hardware architectures, advanced technology POCs, new platforms & product development and product life cycle engg strategy across Cockpit & Electrification Electronics portfolios – Advanced display, instruments cluster, infotainment, audio & complex cockpit domain controller, cell sensing/monitoring, wired/wireless Battery Management System, HPC (High Performance Compute) & zonal controllers enabling Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) E/E architecture & ADAS/AD functionalities: * Enabled $1.5B+ new business wins in pipeline thru key Platforms, POCs & pursuits – Enabled CES show readiness y-o-y for technology demonstration* Launched 40+ designs into production for new vehicle programs for OEMs like GM, Ford,Stellantis, Harley Davidson, Volkswagen (Audi, Porsche, Skoda), Renault, JLR, Daimler/Mercedes-Benz, Scania, BMW, Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Tata, Mahindra, TVS & Hero group* Protected $1.5B+ revenue during global parts shortage situation by introducing quick turnaround process in 5000+ alternates finding & 70+ re-designs* Supported 150+ current model vehicle programs to resolve hardware design change requests, warranty, field failure investigation & resolution* Led $50M+ VE ideas generation – Executed VE programs enabling $20M+ savings y-o-y* Standardized critical components (high end SOCs, memories, power management ICs etc.) roadmap,selection & alignment with product roadmap to optimize product cost* Drove robust hardware technical design & pursuits reviews for design quality improvement* Established in-house EMC labs & design capability improving EMC DV FPS by 50%* Performed hardware design process leaning, introduced new tools/techniques & initiatives* Staffed and led highly experienced senior tech fellows, senior engg managers, engg managers & coached them delivering better results and capabilities -
Director - Global Hardware EngineeringVisteon Corporation Jun 2021 - Jan 2023Van Buren Township, Mi, Us -
Director - Product Life Cycle EngineeringHoneywell Mar 2019 - May 2021Charlotte, North Carolina, UsLed Home and Building Technology SBU’s product life cycle engineering group of 100+ hardwareengineers/experts across North America, Europe and APAC regions:* Transformed the strategic portfolio & ramped up the team thru key hub and spoke strategy and capabilities building - Worked across industrial product lines (160K+ SKUs) in fire, building management system/HVAC, electrical products & security businesses to re-design through VE/CE practice to reduce the product cost* Delivered direct savings of ~$20M+/annum as bottom-line impact to business* Pioneered “Ideas Funnel and Kanban Approach” to execute VE/CE projects faster* Built the component and obsolescence management team in short time resulting in significant revenue protection while minimizing LTB costs significantly -
Director - Aerospace Electronics Hardware & Obsolescence Engineering CoesHoneywell Nov 2011 - Feb 2019Charlotte, North Carolina, UsLed Aerospace Electronics Hardware Design group of 140+ engineers comprised of electronics design,mechanical design, RF design, ASIC & FPGA design and verification, power Supply and EMC design, design verification, board layout, component engineering, electrical & mechanical libraries, project management and value engineering teams:* Transformed team to perform end to end avionics hardware development – Developed exceptionalmotivated and high performing team* Delivered 10+ airworthy hardware NPIs for various OEM Aircrafts across product lines (Cockpit Display, Cabin Pressure Control System, Integrated Avionics, Radios, SATCOM, Satellite based TrackingSolutions, Cabin Entertainment System)* Guided several aerospace hardware innovations, platform & technological ideas - Team delivered 6Patents and filled 7 Patents/Trade Secrets* Worked extensively with Honeywell Aerospace Senior Leadership team – Set up obsolescence COE &generated $10M+ savings enabling 20% revenue protection - Business President and CEO recognizedthis as a big success* Transitioned 15 numbers of Satellite Tracking Solution products accountability from EMS Technologies- Managed products hardware life cycle* Established Product Refresh Engineering Center to resolve manufacturability issues in legacy products– Successfully piloted new approach at lower cost* Reduced aerospace hardware board and mechanical chassis spin development cycle time by 50% -Established rapid prototype eco-system* Enabled complex Small Form Factor Embedded System business win & POC development for militaryapplication* Achieved Honeywell Operating System (HOS) Bronze Certification and established CMMi highmaturity practice – Won two HOS Awards -
Domain Leader - Product Qualification & CertificationsHoneywell May 2004 - Nov 2011Charlotte, North Carolina, UsLed specialized domain of 35+ Engineers for diversified hardware electronics & electro-mechanical productqualification, certification & production testers development: * Led 135+ diverse product qualifications and 40+ product certifications across Honeywell Businesses(HBT, Aerospace, PMT & SPS)* Established EMC/ENV labs – Saved $2M+ & enabled test cycle time reduction by 50%* Recognized labs from TUV Rheinland for CE mark, FCC & Industry Canada (IC) certifications -
Scientist - Spacecraft Power SystemsIsro - Indian Space Research Organization Aug 1998 - May 2004Bengaluru, Karnataka, InWorked on Spacecraft Power Systems design, qualification and integration at Indian Space ResearchOrganization (ISRO) for Geo-synchronous/Geo-stationary, Remote Sensing, Low Earth Orbit (LEO), small and technology experiment satellites:* Pioneered spacecraft Electric Propulsion System as new propulsion technology for satellite stationkeeping application - Developed Power Processing Unit (PPU)* Pioneered miniaturized Hybrid-micro circuits (HMC) technology-based DC to DC converters design,qualification & integration with various on-board sub-systems - Successfully functional in the orbit forall Indian satellites* Worked for 15+ Indian Satellite programs and provided technical solutions for Spacecraft PowerSystems - Led the team for high voltage bus-based spacecraft power electronics development fromrequirements to successful integration with other onboard systems* Worked with various power conditioning and distribution sub-systems and tested 100+ on-board DCto DC converters for various satellite programs* Played technology transfer enabler role between ISRO and Anna University for development ofANUSAT satellite – First satellite built by Indian students -
R & D Engineer - Systems DesignPm Electronics Aug 1997 - Jul 1998Development of Digital Pulse Control, Commercial switch mode High/low power supplies and RF Systems for LASER based diamond cutting machines
Yogesh Patel Education Details
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Birla Institute Of Technology, MesraElectronics & Communication Engineering -
Hemchandracharya North Gujarat UniversityElectronics And Communication -
Indian School Of BusinessExecutive Education – Competitive Strategy For The Digital Age
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Yogesh Patel's current role is Global Technology Advisor.
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Yogesh Patel attended Birla Institute Of Technology, Mesra, Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Indian School Of Business.
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