Durairaj Kumar

Technical Program Manager with over 24 years of experience in Power Electronics and Embedded Systems. Proven track record in leading product development lifecycles, from requirements gathering to implementation, while driving innovative solutions, including patented lighting technologies and high-performance power quality meters. Accomplished Technical Program Manager with extensive experience in the complete product development lifecycle, specializing in Power Electronics and Embedded Systems. Strong expertise in project management, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring successful delivery of high-quality engineering solutions.

• Program 1, Project Manager/Lead Hardware Engineer, 05/01/24, 04/30/26, 12, Onsite, Projects in Schneider Electric are MCCB products (Ground Fault & Arc Fault) involves Hardware, Firmware, and software developments., Act as Project Manager / Lead Hardware Engineer for MCCB (Ground Fault & Arc Fault) products., Responsible for the design and development for the Hardware activities in the product., Review the artifacts with leaders and making design related decisions., Coordinate with various cross functional teams like engineering, marketing, Proto vendors, Testing labs, Manufacturing vendors and stakeholder management with multi-geographical teams., Work with teams and stake holder to drive decision making and support project or product teams., Support the product owner and development team from Project initiation through the delivery of final product., Protect the development team from distraction, remove impediments, address team conflicts, and maintain focus on product deliver and project timelines., Prepare and present reports on capacity, velocity, schedules and deliverables., Support on Project activities in Client’s premises., MS Project, JIRA, MATLAB, LTSpice, Allegro Cadance
• Program 2, Project Manager & Scrum Master, 01/01/23, 04/30/24, 25, Onsite, Projects in Eaton involves Hardware, Firmware, and software developments., Act as Project Manager for Hardware projects and scrum master for Firmware and software projects., Coordinate with various cross functional teams like engineering, marketing, Proto vendors, Testing labs, Manufacturing vendors and stakeholder management with multi-geographical teams., Guides and coaches scrum teams through Agile practices and principles to deliver high quality project and services to Eaton., Work with teams and stake holder to drive decision making and support project or product teams., Support the product owner and development team from Project initiation through the delivery of final product., Protect the development team from distraction, remove impediments, address team conflicts, and maintain focus on product deliver and project timelines., Increase team performance by recognizing areas of improvements and strengths through retrospectives., Prepare and present reports on capacity, velocity, schedules and deliverables., Support on Project activities in Client’s premises., MS Project, JIRA, Atlassian-JIRA, Azure Dev Ops
• Program 3, Onsite Program Manager, 07/01/22, 11/30/22, 18, Onsite - Offshore, Cooper Lighting Solutions executes lighting projects along with LTTS, requires oversight on the design processes, prototypes, and safety features., Act as single point of contact from LTTS for CLS and interact with Client’s cross functional team for the detailed understanding of the project requirements., Program management., Coordinate with various cross functional teams like engineering, marketing, Proto vendors, Testing labs, Manufacturing vendors and stakeholder management with multi-geographical teams., Front ending technical team for requirement gathering for new product development & technology upgradation of existing products., Deliverables Review with Client., Support on Project activities in Client’s premises., MS Project, Atlassian, Altium, Solid works

• Extensive experience across the complete product development lifecycle, including Requirements Gathering & Analysis, System Design, Prototyping, Testing, Certification, Industrialization, and Production Support.
• Proven expertise in Program and Project Management, including project planning, feasibility studies, risk management, executive reporting, resource planning, and coordination of day-to-day project activities to ensure successful delivery.
• Strong domain knowledge in Power Electronics, including Motor Drive Controls, Power Supplies, and Lighting Products.
• Significant experience in the design, development, verification, and validation of Analog, Digital, and Mixed-Signal Embedded Systems and Electronic Products.
• Patent holder for an innovative lighting product, demonstrating strong technical leadership and innovation capabilities.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills, complemented by strong communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal abilities.
• Experienced in collaborating with Engineering, Marketing, Production, Sales teams, and customers to define, evaluate, and implement design concepts and product strategies for Power Electronics and Embedded Systems solutions.
• Hands-on experience in Agile Project Management methodologies, including serving as a Scrum Master, facilitating sprint planning, execution, reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong background in quality management, including quality assurance reviews, customer deliverable audits, issue resolution, process compliance, and continuous improvement activities.