Abhinav Arun Kumar
Westland,MI
Summary
Passionate engineer with a unique blend of technology, business, and automotive expertise, driven by innovation and strategic problem-solving. Seeking the Senior Business Planner role to apply my leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and program execution experience in driving impactful business decisions and long-term organizational success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager – Embedded Platform Systems Engineering
General Motors Company
08.2024 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to design and deploy outsourced MCU1 modules (SDM, SADM-MR, and EPS) using the Universal Basic Software stack, and an AOS module using the Vector Software stack. This ensured seamless integration of system and software engineering solutions while proactively mitigating risks and addressing architectural challenges
- Developed and executed strategic project plans, aligning milestones, interdependencies, and priorities to optimize project execution, workflows, and deliverable quality.
- Provided technical leadership and fostered cross-functional collaboration, leveraging expertise in automotive software architecture, AUTOSAR Ethernet stacks, and embedded systems. Utilized program management tools (MS Project, Jira, ServiceNow) to track progress, ensure transparency, and meet quality and timeline commitments
Senior Product Manager – Service Oriented Architecture
General Motors Company
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Drove end-to-end product management, aligning business requirements with portfolio strategies to accelerate revenue growth, ensure successful product launches, and maintain strategic alignment across vehicle programs.
- Cultivated cross-functional collaboration among engineering, design, and business teams, fostering a high-engagement culture through the implementation of OKRs and KPIs to measure success and ensure accountability.
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives encompassing industry analysis, risk mitigation, and data-driven decision-making, while also supporting leadership in talent acquisition, DEI initiatives, and cultural integration.
Senior Systems Architect – Service Oriented Architecture
General Motors Company
03.2021 - 08.2024
- Directed system analysis and product launches, overseeing vehicle functional subsystems from requirements to deployment, while coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and strategic alignment.
- Optimized signal integrity and engineering change management by capturing and analyzing signals across CAN, LIN, and Ethernet networks, ensuring compliance with global standards, and implementing ECM processes for traceability and readiness.
- Enhanced system design and stakeholder engagement by developing function models, refining ECU models using UML tools, leading design reviews, and effectively communicating technical insights to executives and engineering teams.
Systems Engineer – Battery Management Systems (BMS)
IAV Automotive Engineering, Inc.
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Led a team of five engineers in the testing and validation of 12V and 48V primary and auxiliary battery management systems, achieving a 50% reduction in testing time and accelerating report delivery. This ensured seamless integration and validation across multiple global OEM programs and secured future model year programs
- Directed program execution and risk management by coordinating cross-functional teams, managing schedules and milestones, and implementing mitigation strategies to optimize efficiency and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
- Enhanced process documentation and continuous improvement by standardizing Systems Engineering processes with ASPICE compliance, conducting root cause analyses, and optimizing portfolio management to support successful product delivery and strengthen competitive positioning.
Systems Engineer – ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Systems
IAV Automotive Engineering, Inc.
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Developed and managed system architecture and DFMEA for ADAS and Autonomous Vehicle Systems, ensuring robust and reliable designs that aligned with global OEM requirements and strategic objectives.
- Led test plan execution and risk management, conducting root cause analyses, optimizing test coverage, and ensuring seamless system integration and validation while upholding high safety and reliability standards.
- Directed competitive benchmarking and stakeholder collaboration by analyzing ADAS features across OEMs to inform product development and leading cross-functional meetings to align requirements, test cases, and project outcomes with strategic goals.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Wright State University
Dayton, Ohio12.2015
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Manav Rachna International University
06.2013
Skills
- Project & Program Management
- Executive & Stakeholder Communication
- Budget, Forecasting, & Headcount Planning
- Process Optimization
- Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
- Technical & Organizational Leadership
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Risk Management
- Proactive Mentality
- Empathetic
- Self-Driven and Motivated
Accomplishments
- Effective Cross-Functional Leadership: Led cross-functional teams in the design and deployment of outsourced modules, ensuring seamless integration and proactively mitigating risks, evidencing a strong ability to lead and collaborate across diverse teams.
- Successful Product Launches and Strategic Alignment: Drove end-to-end product management, ensuring successful product launches and maintaining strategic alignment across multiple vehicle programs, showcasing expertise in aligning business requirements with portfolio strategies.
- Significant Efficiency Gains: Led battery systems testing and validation, reducing testing time by 50% and accelerating report delivery, demonstrating a strong ability to optimize processes and deliver results efficiently.
Timeline
Senior Project Manager – Embedded Platform Systems Engineering
General Motors Company
08.2024 - Current
Senior Product Manager – Service Oriented Architecture
General Motors Company
01.2022 - 08.2024
Senior Systems Architect – Service Oriented Architecture
General Motors Company
03.2021 - 08.2024
Systems Engineer – Battery Management Systems (BMS)
IAV Automotive Engineering, Inc.
08.2018 - 03.2021
Systems Engineer – ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Systems
IAV Automotive Engineering, Inc.
05.2016 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Manav Rachna International University
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Wright State University
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