Arshad Vali — CEO
Arshad is a results-driven professional with 8+ years of experience in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, spanning both large-scale OEMs and high-growth startups. Born and raised in India, he earned his degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering in 2017 and began his career at one of India’s largest automobile OEMs, joining their inaugural EV R&D team when the technology was still emerging in the country. Over 3.5 years, he designed and developed premium and micro-mobility EVs, gaining deep expertise in product architecture, diagnostics, and cross-functional collaboration. Wanting to create a broader impact in the EV ecosystem, he joined two EV startups as a founding team member, where he spent 4.5 years driving product definition, go-to-market strategy, and aligning engineering with business objectives to scale innovative mobility solutions. These experiences sharpened his ability to bridge technical problem-solving with strategic business thinking, fueling his passion for tackling complex business challenges in emerging technologies. This led him to pursue MBA at the Kelley School of Business, where he is majoring in Business Analytics & Supply Chain and Operations with a minor in Finance. He is now focused on transitioning into consulting or tech product management, where he can leverage his technical expertise, strategic mindset, and cross-cultural leadership experience to help businesses navigate the opportunities and challenges of new technologies.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a specialist in the electric vehicle industry with strong product management and engineering capabilities.
Location: Bloomington, Indiana, United States
Experience: 10 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Product Strategy
- Product Management
- Product Development
- Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
Career Highlights
- 8+ years in electric vehicle industry.
- Pioneered EV strategy at Bajaj Auto.
- Expert in product management and system architecture.
Work Experience
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
Student (10 mos)
River
Senior Manager, Product Strategy & Operations (3 yrs 1 mo)
BGAUSS
Manager - Product Strategy & Operations (1 yr 6 mos)
Bajaj Auto Ltd
Assistant Manager (3 yrs 5 mos)
Students Affairs Council, NIT Calicut
Deputy Speaker (9 mos)
Electrical and Electronics Branch Counsellor (1 yr 9 mos)
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
Bachelor of Technology - BTech at National Institute of Technology Calicut
Higher Secondary Education at Narayana Educational Institutions