Ajay Velappan MA

Associate Consultant

Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany14 yrs 2 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Over a decade of experience in automotive systems engineering.
  • Expertise in connected car technologies and product development.
  • Strong leadership in cross-functional and multicultural teams.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned automotive systems engineer specializing in connected car technologies and product development.

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Skills

Core Skills

System ArchitectureProduct DevelopmentTelematicsProduct ManagementFunctional TestingSystems EngineeringSystem Testing

Other Skills

Technology LeadershipGlobal Positioning System (GPS)Domain ArchitectureCross-functional CoordinationRegression TestingOTACybersecurityAutomotive InfotainmentMarket ResearchProduct Road MappingNavigation SystemsRequirements EngineeringConnected NavigationCross-functional CollaborationsHVAC

About

I'm a seasoned Automotive Systems Engineering Leader with more than a decade of experience specializing in Infotainment and Telematics systems across global markets. From embedded software design to system architecture and integration, I bring a deep understanding of how vehicles connect, communicate, and enhance user experience. My career spans OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in India and Germany, where I’ve contributed to and led multiple end-to-end product developments—from concept and requirements engineering to validation and production release. I've played pivotal roles as a System Architect, bridging business needs with technical excellence in connected car technologies. My core strengths include systems engineering , product development, OTA, my interest spread across automotive cybersecurity, system design, SDV. I thrive in cross-functional, multicultural teams and enjoy collaborating with cross functional team for system-level challenges for identifying potential customer centric problems and providing viable solutions. I’m driven by collaboration and commitment to enhancing vehicle intelligence and connectivity. I constantly explore emerging trends in SDV (Software-Defined Vehicles), 5G/V2X, and AI in automotive systems. Let’s connect if you’re passionate about the future of mobility or looking to collaborate on cutting-edge automotive technology.

Experience

14 yrs 2 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 2 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 2 mos
Current Experience

Desay sv europe

System Engineering Consultant

Mar 2025Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany · On-site

Valeo germany

System Function Owner- Connectivity System Engineering

May 2024Mar 2025 · 10 mos · Kronach, Bavaria, Germany · On-site

Luxoft

System Architect/Function owner- Connected Car

Dec 2022Apr 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos · Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany · Remote

Technology LeadershipGlobal Positioning System (GPS)Domain ArchitectureCross-functional CoordinationRegression TestingOTA+10

Mercedes-benz research and development india

Senior Technical Lead- Body Electronics Product Development

Jun 2022Dec 2022 · 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

TelematicsCross-functional CollaborationsHVACSystem ArchitectureProduct Management

Mahindra and mahindra limited [automotive, farm equipment and agri business]

Lead Engineer- Connected Car & Infotainment

Aug 2017Jun 2022 · 4 yrs 10 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Technology LeadershipTelematicsGlobal Positioning System (GPS)Regression TestingFunctional TestingFOTA+10

Tata consultancy services

IT Analyst -Automotive Infotainment

Mar 2014Jul 2017 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Chennai Area, India

Integration TestingFunctional TestingDefect TriageProduct DevelopmentAutomotive Infotainmentinstrument cluster+2

Wipro technologies

Project engineer - Automotive EE Component

Jan 2012Mar 2014 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Regression TestingSystem TestingSystems EngineeringInfotainmentCAPL

Education

Anna University Chennai

Master’s Degree

Jan 2013Jan 2015

Anna University Chennai

B.E — Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Jan 2007Jan 2011

Little oxford matric.hr.sec.school

Class 11 and Class12

Jan 2005Jan 2007

Little oxford matriculation higher secondary school

Class-1 to Class 10

May 1996Jan 2005

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