Karthikeyan Balasubramanian

Program Manager

Livonia, Michigan, United States22 yrs 1 mo experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Proven track record in cross-functional team leadership
Extensive experience in automotive and heavy machinery domains

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Model-Based Systems Engineering expert in the automotive industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Project ManagementAgileModel-based DevelopmentControl Algorithm Development

Other Skills

AMESIMAUTOSARAgile MethodologiesCADCross-functional Team LeadershipEmbedded SystemsFMEAHEEDSJIRAJenkinsMBD ProcessMISRAMathWorks and dSpace ProductsModel Lifecycle ManagementModel-Based Calibration

About

MBSE Expert with proven ability to understand the customer needs and translate them into an innovative Engineering solution to address current and future market challenges. Highly motivated and energetic team leader and player. Managed cross-functional teams across US, Asia, and Europe as a Project Manager for Siemens Engineering & Consulting Team to execute the customer projects across the globe in automotive and heavy machinery domains. Specialties: Simulink Controller Modeling, Requirement Engineering, MBD Process, Systems Engineering, Software Architecture, Model Lifecycle Management, Vehicle System Modeling, Rapid Prototyping, CAD, FMEA, STPA, Embedded Systems, and V model, Agile, JIRA, Polarion, AUTOSAR, Programming Knowledge, Model-Based Calibration, Version Control, Jenkins, Sensor Fusion, PreScan, AMESIM, HEEDS, Optimization, OBD, MISRA, MathWorks and dSpace Products.

Experience

22 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

3 yrs 8 mos

Average Tenure

9 yrs 10 mos

Current Experience

Siemens digital industries software

2 roles

Program Manager

Promoted

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos · On-site

Managing multiple projects and leading cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives. Expertise in resource allocation, budgeting, and risk management to ensure timely, high-quality delivery. Engage with diverse customers to identify engineering challenges and develop tailored solutions using the MBSE approach. Foster strong stakeholder relationships through transparent communication and regular progress updates. Drive strategic planning and continuous improvement to align programs with organizational goals and maximize ROI. Committed to delivering exceptional value and enhancing customer satisfaction across all initiatives.

Project Management Office (PMO)Agile MethodologiesCross-functional Team LeadershipModeling and SimulationTechnical Project LeadershipProject Management+1

Project Manager

Jul 2016 – Dec 2024 · 8 yrs 5 mos · On-site

Project Proposal, Project Management, Project Planning, and Resource Allocation, Project Task Scheduling, Project Execution, and Deliverables. Discuss with Customers pain points around their engineering problem and Derive the technical solution using the MBSE Approach.

Modeling and SimulationProject Management

Siemens plm software

Development Engineer

Mar 2014 – Jun 2016 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Livonia, Michigan

Technical Lead for Model-based Controller Development and Testing for the customer projects in the automotive domain. Responsible for providing technical direction to a team of engineers(on-site and off-shore) developing control models and software. Support the engagement manager to derive the SOW and Project proposal. Training the new team member in the project team to familiarize them with the customer process, toolchains, and work culture.

Model-Based Development

Lms, a siemens business

4 roles

Development Engineer

Apr 2013 – Feb 2014 · 10 mos

Technical Lead for Model-based Controller Development and Testing for the customer projects in the automotive domain. Responsible for providing technical direction to a team of engineers(on-site and off-shore) developing on control models and software. Support the engagement manager to derive the SOW and Project proposal.

Model-Based Development

Technical Lead

Oct 2011 – Mar 2013 · 1 yr 5 mos

Technical Lead for Model-based Controller Development and Testing for the customer projects in the automotive domain. Support the engagement manager to derive the SOW and Project proposal. Resource planning and Manage the team locally and interact with the project managers on the customer site to meet the customer expectations.

Model-Based Development

Technical Lead

Promoted

Aug 2011 – Sep 2011 · 1 mo

Technical Lead for Model-based Controller Development and Testing for the customer projects in the automotive domain. Support the engagement manager to derive the SOW and Project proposal. Manage the team for the execution to meet the customer expectations.

Model-Based Development

Technical Associate

Jul 2010 – Jul 2011 · 1 yr

Technical Expert in the Model-Based Controller Development and Testing
Developed Chassis controller(ABS+ESP) modeling in Simulink/Stateflow and simulation using the AmeSim Plant model to demonstrate and analyze the over and under-steering to derive the new use-cases for future vehilce programs
Derive the software requirements and Develop the high-level and low-level design documents for the Wiper-Washer system based on the system requirements to create the model-based controller.
Modeling legacy engine/battery controller in the Simulink/Stateflow and configuring the models to generate the code to meet legacy functionality.

Model-Based Development

Emmeskay, inc.

Technical Associate

Aug 2006 – Jun 2010 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Chennai Area, India

Automotive system control design and modeling, Verification, and Validation of control algorithm using Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow, Real-Time Workshop Embedded Coder for the transmission and powertrain domain.
Develop the process to support migrating legacy C Code controllers to model-based controller development in the Simulink toolchain.
Develop the test plan, test cases from the requirements, and MIL/SIL Unit/Closed-loop testing set-up for verification and validation of automotive transmission controller especially ratio manager, torque management, shift-by-wire, transmission diagnostics functionality using Simulink V&V toolbox.

Control Algorithm Development

E.v.p engineering college

Lecturer

Aug 2003 – Jul 2004 · 11 mos

Lecturing Mechanical Engineering Subjects, Guiding students for their project and laboratory work

Zoom-d consultancy services (p) ltd

CAD Engineer

Jul 2001 – Jul 2003 · 2 yrs

> Conversion of hard copy drawing into 2-D and 3-D drawing using Auto CAD and Pro/Engineer
> Reverse Engineering for New Product Development: Preparation of Exploded view and Detailed Drawing for the Piping Plant and Automobile components.