Shyam Pittala

• Lead engineering teams to deliver innovative child restraint systems aligned with global safety standards.
• Cultivated strong relationships with suppliers, including ArcelorMittal, U.S. Steel, SABIC, and Humanetics, ensuring timely material delivery and technical alignment.
• Spearheaded High-Performance Computing (HPC) initiatives, evaluating in-house and cloud-based solutions to optimize CAE applications.
• Managed annual budget planning and resource allocation for the CAE department, including drafting budgets and releasing monthly purchase orders.
• Directed cross-functional efforts in design, prototyping, and physical testing to ensure seamless project execution.
• Fostered a safety and quality culture through technical excellence, process optimization, and performance metric tracking.

• Delivered cutting-edge simulation models for vehicle crashworthiness, ensuring compliance with global safety standards.
• Collaborated with design and manufacturing teams to optimize materials and processes for electric vehicle safety.
• Contributed to supplier development by aligning engineering requirements with manufacturing capabilities.

• Conducted in-depth simulations and analyses to enhance vehicle safety and structural integrity.
• Worked closely with suppliers to integrate new materials and technologies into vehicle designs.
• Developed and validated physical and virtual testing protocols in collaboration with cross-functional teams.