Rajan Kumar - Technical Lead/BTV

Q: Where is Rajan based?

Rajan is based in Munich, Germany .

Q: What languages does Rajan speak?

Rajan speaks the following languages: Hindi (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Rajan have?

Rajan has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Rajan has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 2 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 8 years and 4 months . Note that Rajan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Rajan's latest experience?

Rajan's most recent position is Technical Lead/BTV at BMW, Daimler (Mercedes), VW Group, Hella, Ficosa, Cariad (Audi/Porsche/Skoda) .

Q: What companies has Rajan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Rajan has worked for BMW, Daimler (Mercedes), VW Group, Hella, Ficosa, Cariad (Audi/Porsche/Skoda) .

Q: Which industries is Rajan most experienced in?

Rajan is most experienced in industries like Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Rajan most experienced in?

Rajan is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Information Technology . Rajan also has some experience in Quality Assurance .

Q: Which industries has Rajan worked in recently?

Rajan has recently worked in industries like Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Rajan worked in recently?

Rajan has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Product Development , and Project Management .

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Munich, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2018 - Present

8 years 8 months

Germany

Technical Lead/BTV

BMW, Daimler (Mercedes), VW Group, Hella, Ficosa, Cariad (Audi/Porsche/Skoda)

Directed full lifecycle of embedded software projects including LiDAR, BMS, OCU, and Cybersecurity systems.
Coordinated internal and external stakeholders including suppliers like Bosch, Bertrandt, Magna, Continental and IAV.
Managed cross-country teams of 12–15 engineers, conducting project onboarding and role-based training.
Implemented change control and risk registers for safety-critical automotive platforms.
Oversaw project schedules using MS Project, JIRA, and Azure DevOps to ensure milestone alignment and transparency.
Extensive hands-on expertise in test planning and execution for ECUs in compliance with Automotive SPICE (SWE.4–SWE.6) and ISO 26262.
Led digital transformation project with a cross-functional team of 15+, ensuring successful integration of systems and workflows.
Maintained project overviews and tracking in tools like Milestones (Daimler) and MS Project, and managed status reporting to senior stakeholders.
Coordinated with third-party transformation partners and ensured timely delivery of decision templates and risk assessments.
Applied PRINCE2 methodology for structured delivery; facilitated agile ceremonies and maintained Confluence-based documentation.
Strong leadership in cross-functional teams and working in agile environments (SAFe, Scrum).
Successfully led and supported IT and transformation projects, including those in regulated sectors (e.g., KRITIS or energy sector).
Represented or supported overall project leadership in large-scale transformation programs.
Maintained and updated complex project plans (Gantt charts, milestone tracking, and resource allocation).
Coordinated workstreams and interdisciplinary teams; ensured timely delivery of all work packages.
Acted as central communication point between project team, senior management, external vendors, and transformation partners.
Prepared and delivered concise status reports, steering committee presentations, and decision memos.
Identified project risks, maintained risk registers, and led mitigation planning.
Assessed resource needs and supported reallocation based on project priorities and constraints.
Proficient in JIRA, Milestones, Confluence, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, and Excel.
Used both Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall (PRINCE2, PMI) methodologies.
Created and tracked action lists, meeting protocols, and backlog items.
Conducted critical analysis of project progress, resource bottlenecks, and deliverable timelines.
Ensured alignment of transformation goals with enterprise IT architecture and business objectives.

Jan 2010 - Dec 2017

8 years

Germany

Technical Project Coordinator

Continental, KPIT, TRW

Led cross-site integration for AUTOSAR-based ECUs, coordinating timelines and resource planning.
Created and managed project documentation including test plans, architecture diagrams, and progress reports.
Mentored junior developers and led knowledge transfer sessions during transitions and scaling phases.
Proven track record of coordinating SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) and HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) tests using tools like dSPACE, Vector VT System, CANoe, and TestStand.
Strong understanding of Functional Safety, including safety goals, ASIL decomposition, and confirmation reviews.
Proficient in test automation, using tools and frameworks such as Python, CAPL, vTestStudio, and Git/Jenkins pipelines.
Familiar with change and configuration management tools (e.g., JIRA, Polarion, DOORS, PREEvision).

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive.

Automotive

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Information Technology, and Quality Assurance.

Product Development

Project Management

Information Technology

Quality Assurance

Summary

Certified Project/Test Manager/Lead with over 14 years of experience in digital and embedded systems projects, specializing in automotive technology, ICT integration, and cross-functional leadership.

Proven success in managing product planning, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and agile delivery.

Advanced skills in MS Project, Atlassian tools, Azure DevOps, and international project management standards.

Skills

Digital & Ict Project Management
Agile And Waterfall Methodologies
Ms Office, Ms Project, Azure Devops, Atlassian (Jira, Confluence)
Risk Management & Change Control
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Product Lifecycle & Portfolio Planning
Team Training & Coordination
Autosar, Iso 26262, Iso 21434 Projects
Project Tools: Ms Project, Ms Office Suite, Azure Devops, Jira, Confluence
Delivery Models: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall
Documentation: Risk Logs, Training Plans, Product Portfolios, Change Requests

Languages

Hindi

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 2006 - Jun 2010

Visvesvaraya Technological University

Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunication · Telecommunication · Belagavi, India · 70%

Certifications & licenses

AUTOSAR Architecture

ISO 26262 Functional Safety

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 2

Experience in Automotive 16.5 y

Avg length 8 y 3 m

Longest experience 8 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Technical Lead/BTV, Technical Project Coordinator

Main industries Automotive

Main business areas Product Development, Project Management, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

September 2025

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Rajan is based in Munich, Germany.

Rajan speaks the following languages: Hindi (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

Rajan has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Rajan has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 2 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 8 years and 4 months. Note that Rajan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Rajan would be well-suited for roles such as: Technical Lead/BTV, Technical Project Coordinator.

Rajan's most recent position is Technical Lead/BTV at BMW, Daimler (Mercedes), VW Group, Hella, Ficosa, Cariad (Audi/Porsche/Skoda).

In recent years, Rajan has worked for BMW, Daimler (Mercedes), VW Group, Hella, Ficosa, Cariad (Audi/Porsche/Skoda).

Rajan is most experienced in industries like Automotive.

Rajan is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Information Technology. Rajan also has some experience in Quality Assurance.

Rajan has recently worked in industries like Automotive.

Rajan has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

Rajan holds a Bachelor in Telecommunication from Visvesvaraya Technological University.

Rajan has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: AUTOSAR Architecture, ISO 26262 Functional Safety, and ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level.

Rajan is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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