About me
An Experienced R&D Leader
Heading Honda Innovation leading to 2030 and beyond with EMEA responsibility, Experienced in covering land, sea and air mobility. ● Created global first Connected Car dept in Honda (2017). ● Created global first Emerging Tech lab in Honda (2019). ● Responsible for new business that led to multi million-pound investments (Energy services & 2nd Life Battery Storage). ● Introduced new technology verticals in Honda which are now global R&D focusses. ● Invited to join Auto Council Technology and Innovation group which advises UK Government on R&D policy.
Along with this, I also deeply care about the education of the next generation and am embedded in mentoring and teaching students at various levels to improve STEM education and knowledge.
Skills
Strategy setting.
Technology scouting
Macro trend identification
C-Suite management
Presentation and Communication
Innovation pipeline and KPI setting
Entrepreneurship
Artificial Intelligence
Cloud Computing
E2E connectivity
Web 3.0
Mobility
Energy
Achievements
Tech developed under my leadership applied 10 million+ Honda products in service today globally.
Data Privacy Tech (for GDPR)
Innovation pipeline
E2E architecture for connected services.
Electronic components.
In vehicle infotainment units.
ADAS components.
On Board Applications (in vehicle Apps).
Education
Imperial College London - Executive education in Machine Learning and AI - Sep 2024.
Coventry University - Masters - Automotive Engineering - Sep 2009 (Honors)
Mumbai University - Masters - Automobile Engineering - Jun 08 (Distinction)