Madhuri Vasantada

Power Apps to JIRA Migration Project:

• Conducted stakeholder interviews with project managers, Engineers, Analysts and to understand pain points and limitations of the existing Power Apps setup.
• Mapped current workflows and documented user journeys in Power Apps to identify inefficiencies, friction points, and UI limitations.
• Defined user personas and roles to ensure the JIRA transition supported the needs of different users—from team leads to end users.
• Created interactive wireframes for custom JIRA dashboards and workflows using Figma, with a focus on usability, clarity, and accessibility.
• Facilitated workshops with cross-functional teams to co-create agile-friendly workflows and sprint planning processes in JIRA.
• Implemented UI/UX best practices such as intuitive labeling, drag-and-drop ticket prioritization, and visual indicators for ticket status.
• Developed custom JIRA boards, issue types, and templates tailored for design, development, and QA collaboration.
• Ran usability tests and A/B comparisons between Power Apps and JIRA interfaces, leading to a 40% improvement in task completion times.
• Trained 60+ team members through hands-on onboarding sessions and created a JIRA usage guide with visual references and best practices.
• Achieved a 55% reduction in manual task tracking errors and improved sprint planning visibility and cross-team communication within the first quarter post-migration.

Ford Pro Redesign Project:

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather and document business and user requirements for Ford Pro’s fleet management platform.
• Conducted user journey mapping to identify experience gaps across driver, technician, and fleet manager personas.
• Prioritized product features based on business impact, user feedback, and feasibility for web and mobile interfaces.
• Analyzed and vehicle health data to define dashboard requirements and reporting logic.
• Supported UX validation by coordinating wireframe reviews, usability testing sessions, and feedback synthesis.
• Worked closely with product, engineering, and design teams to make sure everyone stayed aligned on business goals during the design and development process.
• Proposed process optimizations for service scheduling and remote diagnostics workflows.
• Authored detailed user stories and acceptance criteria within an Agile environment.
• Defined a clear information architecture based on user interviews, identifying key features needed by fleet managers, technicians, and drivers.
• Created and shared low-fidelity wireframes with stakeholders to visually communicate the proposed application layout and functionality.

Redbox Tracing System

• Collected and documented business requirements from cross-functional teams including production, quality, and engineering for an issue tracking solution.
• Analyzed current manual tracking methods and inspection workflows to identify data gaps and process inefficiencies.
• Developed functional specifications for the Redbox system to support real-time logging of good vs. bad parts.
• Incorporated 5Why root cause methodology and DFMEA principles to enhance failure tracking and risk assessment.
• Worked closely with quality and design teams to map Redbox entries to DFMEA outputs for defect traceability and preventive planning.
• Created structured workflows for capturing part status, root causes, defect classifications, and escalation paths.
• Partnered with data and BI teams to design dashboards for defect trends, risk prioritization, and recurring issue monitoring.
• Defined user roles and access levels to ensure data integrity and controlled visibility across departments.
• Supported system testing and rollout across multiple shop floor teams, ensuring smooth integration into daily operations.
• Resulted in a 70% reduction in logging errors, a 50% improvement in root cause documentation, and faster defect resolution cycles by 30%.

CAP 50 – Net Zero Carbon Emissions Initiative

• Led the execution of Valeo’s CAP 50 decarbonization roadmap, driving initiatives to achieve carbon neutrality across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Operations, Energy, Procurement, HR, Compliance) to elicit sustainability-related business needs and carbon-reduction opportunities.
• Facilitate workshops with plant managers, environmental officers, and suppliers to identify local and global decarbonization levers.
• Identify optimization points in energy consumption, logistics, and waste management to align with CAP 50 levers.
• Define and track KPIs related to: GHG emission reductions (per scope), renewable energy usage, waste reduction, and circularity metrics.
• Help evaluate eco-design and circular economy strategies to reduce product environmental impact.
• Work with suppliers to ensure their sustainability efforts align with Valeo’s targets.

JRMS Portal management and KPI resource tracking.

• Managed the JRMS portal to ensure smooth operation, timely updates, and user support.
• Tracked and reported key performance indicators (KPIs) for resource allocation and project progress.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to gather data, and maintain accurate resource tracking.
• Developed dashboards and reports to provide real-time insights into project performance.
• Monitored project milestones and deadlines to ensure timely delivery and goal achievement.
• Facilitated communication between stakeholders to resolve issues and optimize resource utilization.

Full vehicle Integration Project lead for V-CAR (Ford transit)

• Led the full vehicle crash simulation program for the V-CAR platform, managing frontal, side, rear, and rollover analysis using LS-DYNA and PAM-CRASH.
• Implemented Agile project management practices, running sprint-based crash validation cycles and prioritizing simulation tasks in coordination with safety, CAE, and design teams.
• Defined crash simulation roadmaps in alignment with FMVSS, Euro NCAP, and IIHS safety requirements, ensuring global regulatory compliance.
• Coordinated cross-domain integration of occupant safety systems (airbags, seatbelts, crumple zones) into full vehicle digital models for pre-certification evaluations.
• Spearheaded defect tracking and resolution using JIRA and Confluence to ensure iterative feedback loops between design, testing, and simulation teams.
• Facilitated Design of Experiments (DoE) and sensitivity studies to optimize structural stiffness and energy absorption characteristics.
• Led validation efforts through correlation with physical crash test results, improving digital accuracy and reducing reliance on expensive physical prototypes.
• Mentored junior engineers and analysts, enforcing best practices in meshing, boundary condition setup, and solver parameter tuning.
• Delivered project milestones on time with a 25% reduction in simulation cycle time and 15% improvement in crash test prediction accuracy.
• Reported directly to senior engineering leadership, providing data-driven insights and project dashboards for milestone reviews and executive briefings.

BIW Debugging and Sign-off

• Led a team of 30+ engineers to resolve Body-in-White (BIW) issues and achieve final sign-off for vehicle programs.
• Coordinated cross-functional efforts across design, manufacturing, and validation to ensure BIW quality and compliance.
• Managed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions to fix part and assembly defects.
• Collaborated with suppliers and manufacturing teams to address tooling and process challenges.
• Oversaw defect tracking, status meetings, and progress reporting to ensure timely issue resolution.
• Ensured all BIW components met design and safety standards before production release.
• Reduced late-stage design changes and improved issue closure rates through effective team management.
• Maintained clear communication with stakeholders to align on project goals and deliverables.