Padmini Navalgund
About Padmini Navalgund
Padmini Navalgund is an Engineering Manager at Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions, where she has worked for 24 years. She leads a team of 80 associates in the Test Vertical for RADAR products and has significant experience in software development and mentoring.
Work at Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions
Padmini Navalgund has been employed at Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions since 2000, serving as an Engineering Manager. Over her 24 years in this role, she has managed a team of 80 associates who focus on the Test Vertical for RADAR products. Her team addresses global customer needs through Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) and Bench Testing, contributing to the development and quality assurance of advanced automotive technologies.
Education and Expertise
Padmini Navalgund holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Instrumentation Technology from KLE Technological University, where she studied from 1996 to 1999. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Engineering by Research, specializing in Computer Vision, from 2020 to 2023. Additionally, she is certified as an ISTQB Test Manager and at the Foundation Level, and she is recognized as an EFQM Assessor by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
Leadership and Mentoring
In 2017, Padmini Navalgund mentored participants in the SMART India Hackathon, an initiative organized by the Ministry of AYUSH. Her leadership extends to overseeing a software development team of 30 associates focused on Driver Assistance RADAR products, targeting original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in China and North America. This experience highlights her commitment to fostering talent and guiding teams in innovative projects.
Professional Certifications
Padmini Navalgund holds several professional certifications that enhance her expertise in software testing and quality management. She is certified as an ISTQB Test Manager and at the Foundation Level, demonstrating her proficiency in software testing methodologies. Additionally, her certification as an EFQM Assessor by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) reflects her knowledge in quality management frameworks.