Arshad Vali

CEO

Bloomington, Indiana, United States10 yrs 7 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 8+ years in electric vehicle industry.
  • Pioneered EV strategy at Bajaj Auto.
  • Expert in product management and system architecture.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a specialist in the electric vehicle industry with strong product management and engineering capabilities.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product StrategyProduct ManagementProduct DevelopmentLeadershipStakeholder Management

Other Skills

Supply Chain ManagementSystem ArchitectureDesign Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA)Stakeholder EngagementPlanning & SchedulingProduct OperationsEvent PlanningProcess ManagementConflict ManagementOrganization SkillsOperations ManagementSoftware DevelopmentEngineeringBusiness ManagementEngineering Management

About

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.

Experience

10 yrs 7 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 5 mos
Average Tenure
10 mos
Current Experience

Indiana university - kelley school of business

Student

Aug 2025Present · 10 mos · Bloomington, Indiana, United States · On-site

  • Project Eli Lilly: Built payer-mix and pricing analysis across 2 markets and 4 payer segments; modeled 3 GTM scenarios and recommended segment-wise price corridors backed by sensitivity analysis
  • Project Gabor Haus: Developed a GTM strategy and financial architecture to secure project capital; designed a value-maximization framework aligning incentives for developer, residents, and government stakeholders

River

Senior Manager, Product Strategy & Operations

Jun 2022Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Responsible for the design and development of System Architecture, Integration of Electrical Components, Motor and Motor Controller, System Engineering, Electrical Drive-Train Architecture, Display, Switchgear, Wiring Harness Design/Routing and Component Packaging of 2Wh Electric Vehicle.
  • Designing Systems ensuring zero undefined cases and finding edge cases through System Engineering.
Supply Chain ManagementProduct DevelopmentProduct StrategyProduct Management

Bgauss

Manager - Product Strategy & Operations

Dec 2020Jun 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos · Pune Division, Maharashtra, India

  • 1. Designed the System Architecture and Integrated different components of Shared Mobility 2Wh EV and successfully delivered the Product by completing the Design, Development and Testing.
  • 2. Responsible for the Endurance Testing of A2 and B8 Vehicles which are currently under production.
  • 3. Designed a System Architecture of High Speed Variant which can be used for both B2B and B2C requirements.
  • 4. Responsible for the Harness Design ranging defining the routing of the Harness to the selection of wire size as well as the connectors.
  • 5. Designed the Vehicle Control Unit which has been made a platform product at Bgauss Auto.
Supply Chain ManagementSystem ArchitectureProduct DevelopmentProduct Management

Bajaj auto ltd

Assistant Manager

Jul 2017Dec 2020 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Pune · On-site

  • I was part of the inaugural team that pioneered Bajaj’s foray into the Electric Vehicle (EV) space. My work spanned the full product lifecycle from concept and design to large-scale deployment.
  • 1. Part of the inaugural team that pioneered Bajaj’s entry into the EV space, shaping strategy and execution for new mobility solutions.
  • 2. Designed system architecture and led electrical integration for Bajaj Chetak, partnering with Bosch China, UK collaborators, and multiple Indian suppliers to launch Bajaj’s first EV.
  • 3. Scaled Chetak to production by setting up the assembly line, building safety/quality processes, and training 120+ manufacturing engineers and 1,000+ service engineers for nationwide readiness.
  • 4. Partnered with Yulu to design and launch Bajaj’s first in-house micro-mobility vehicle, now deployed at scale with a fleet of 50,000+ vehicles on road.
  • 5. Built diagnostic frameworks, service manuals, and customer support systems to improve reliability and customer experience post-launch.
  • 6. Represented Bajaj in the Industrial Sports Association, securing the overall Gold Medal in 2020.
System ArchitectureDesign Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA)Product DevelopmentProduct Management

Students affairs council, nit calicut

2 roles

Deputy Speaker

Aug 2016May 2017 · 9 mos

  • I played a pivotal role in fostering student engagement and addressing concerns as Deputy Speaker of the Executive Student Affairs Council.
  • 1. Successfully organized and facilitated general meetings for 4,000+ students each semester, promoting inclusivity.
  • 2. Developed and tracked agendas and issues raised, ensuring timely resolutions in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
  • 3. Enhanced communication flow between the Dean’s office and the student community, strengthening relationships and trust.
Stakeholder EngagementPlanning & SchedulingLeadershipStakeholder Management

Electrical and Electronics Branch Counsellor

Aug 2015May 2017 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • I successfully led initiatives that enhanced student engagement and academic compliance within the Electrical and Electronics branch.
  • 1. Ensured 100% compliance with course registration and project submission deadlines for 150 students.
  • 2. Acted as the primary bridge between faculty and students, expediting communication and issue resolution.
  • 3. Coordinated attendance condonation processes, supporting students facing challenges due to extracurricular commitments or health concerns.
LeadershipStakeholder Management

Education

Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Jan 2025May 2027

National Institute of Technology Calicut

Bachelor of Technology - BTech — Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Jan 2013Jan 2017

Narayana Educational Institutions

Higher Secondary Education — Science

Jan 2011Jan 2013

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