Mallikarjun Amarappa
About Mallikarjun Amarappa
Mallikarjun Amarappa is a Senior Project Manager specializing in infotainment systems and multimedia at Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Ltd. He has extensive experience in project management, supplier management, and software engineering, with a focus on automotive infotainment and telematics.
Work at Bosch Global Software Technologies
Mallikarjun Amarappa has been with Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Ltd. since 2005. He currently holds the position of Senior Project Manager for Infotainment Systems and Multimedia, a role he has occupied since 2014. His responsibilities include establishing communication plans and risk management for projects. Prior to this, he served as a Project Manager from 2010 to 2013 and as a Subcontract Manager focusing on supplier management for automotive infotainment and telematics from 2013 to 2015. Throughout his tenure, he has managed projects involving In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems and has been involved in quality gates and project status reporting.
Education and Expertise
Mallikarjun Amarappa earned his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Computer Science from the Manipal Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 1999 to 2003. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills to manage complex projects in the automotive infotainment sector. His expertise includes handling Base-SW projects involving Linux (iMX6) and Autosar (V850/RH850) platforms, as well as RCAR platforms. He has also led task forces for Apple Certification and CarPlay issues, demonstrating his technical proficiency in multimedia systems.
Background
Mallikarjun Amarappa began his career at Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Ltd. as a Senior Software Engineer and Onsite Coordinator in Stuttgart, Germany, from 2005 to 2008. He then progressed to various project management roles within the company, including Associate Project Manager from 2008 to 2010 and Project Manager from 2010 to 2013. His experience spans over 15 years in the automotive industry, with a focus on infotainment systems and supplier management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Mallikarjun Amarappa has been responsible for managing significant projects for major automotive clients, including Renault-Nissan. His role involved leading weekly project reviews with customer teams to ensure project goals were met. He has also been instrumental in establishing communication plans and risk management strategies, contributing to the successful delivery of Base-SW for infotainment systems. His involvement in quality gates and project milestone approvals highlights his commitment to maintaining high standards in project execution.