Vasanth Kumar S

Director of Engineering

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India21 yrs 3 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

20+ years of engineering leadership experience.
Expert in data-driven strategies for electric vehicles.
Leader in advancing sustainable mobility technologies.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in automotive engineering with a focus on electromobility and data analytics.

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Skills

Core Skills

Data-driven Decision MakingOrganizational LeadershipData AnalyticsBusiness InnovationProduct ManagementStrategic Thinking

Other Skills

AI/ML InsightsAgile MethodologiesBattery Electric Vehicle (BEV)Business AnalyticsBusiness DevelopmentChange ManagementCoaching & MentoringConflict ResolutionContinuous ImprovementCritical ThinkingCross-functional Team LeadershipData ScienceDigital Twin TechnologiesEarly-Stage StartupsFMEA

About

As Director of Simulation & Data at Volvo Trucks India, with over 20 years of engineering leadership experience, I lead a dynamic team of engineers and people leaders to shape the future of electromobility. Our focus lies in leveraging simulation, model-based development, and data science to influence the product development lifecycle, driving efficiency and innovation. Previously, I spearheaded data-driven strategies for electric vehicles as Group Manager of Data Analytics at Volvo Group India. By enabling predictive analytics, AI/ML insights, and digital twin technologies, our team delivered transformative solutions for customers and stakeholders. My mission is to empower teams, foster collaboration, and advance sustainable mobility through cutting-edge technology and strategic innovation.

Experience

Volvo trucks india

Director - Simulation & Data, Electromobility

Jun 2025 – Present · 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

The key purpose is using simulation and data for influencing product development life cycle to be more, faster, better & innovative.
Lead a team of People Leaders and Department of 50+ Engineers Excelling in Model based development & Verification, Multi-Disciplinary CAE Simulations - Structural, Thermal & Electrical, And Data Science.

Organizational LeadershipVirtualizationProduct ManagementData-driven Decision MakingInnovation ManagementBusiness Development+4

Volvo group india pvt. ltd.

Group Manager Data Analytics, Electromobility

Sep 2021 – May 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Lead data-driven development for electric vehicles, delivering predictive analytics and services that create business value for customers, stakeholders and society.
Lead and empower a team of 20+ talented professionals, enabling them to grow and excel in their careers.
Creating data pipelines, Product/application based analytics, model based development, Digital Twin for EMOB systems and AI/ML insights are common focus areas.
Collaborate with startups and academia to accelerate the electrification of mobility and drive innovation and strategy.

Critical ThinkingBusiness InnovationAgile MethodologiesStrategic ThinkingOrganizational LeadershipFull Life Cycle Recruiting+7

Volvo group india pvt. ltd.

Group Manager CAB Analysis

Apr 2017 – Aug 2021 · 4 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Lead a team of +50 excelling in crash & safety, NVH, MBD, Durability and optimization.
Led the transformation : Business, strategy and people development.

Critical ThinkingProduct ManagementProduct StrategyAgile MethodologiesCross-functional Team LeadershipStrategic Thinking+7

Volvo trucks india

2 roles

Passive safety feature Leader

Mar 2016 – Apr 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

Lead passive safety Verification and Validation for Trucks and BUS for APAC.
Define passive safety roadmap based on feature attributes and legal requirements.
Mentor team on verification and validation.
Key skills: Strategy, passive safety, stakeholder management, Mentoring, product planning

Product ManagementProduct StrategyStrategic ThinkingConflict Resolution

Senior Manager

Jun 2008 – Mar 2016 · 7 yrs 9 mos

Lead projects to secure Verification : Simulation, Correlation & Optimisation.
Lead team to deliver to project from Global Truck, BUS & Construction equipment products.

Strategic ThinkingConflict Resolution