Karthick Ramachandran
About Karthick Ramachandran
Karthick Ramachandran is a Software and Project Engineer with extensive experience in automotive applications. He has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master's degree in Commercial Vehicle Technology, and he currently works at Faurecia after previously holding a position at StreetScooter GmbH.
Work at Faurecia
Karthick Ramachandran has been employed at Faurecia as a Software and Project Engineer since 2020. His role involves overseeing software and system architectural design and development specifically for automotive applications. He contributes to project management, ensuring that projects progress smoothly from the Request for Information (RfI) and Request for Quotation (RfQ) phases through to serial-life development. His position is based in Mörfelden-Walldorf, Hesse, Germany.
Education and Expertise
Karthick Ramachandran holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Karpagam College of Engineering, which he completed from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Commercial Vehicle Technology from the University of Kaiserslautern, studying from 2010 to 2015. Additionally, he earned a Self-Driving Car Engineer Nanodegree from Udacity between 2017 and 2018. His expertise includes software and system architectural design, project management, and financial estimation for automotive projects.
Background
Before joining Faurecia, Karthick Ramachandran worked at StreetScooter GmbH as an Entwicklungsingenieur Autonome Logistikanwendungen from 2016 to 2020. His experience in the Kreisfreie Stadt Aachen Area, Germany, involved developing autonomous logistics applications. This role provided him with valuable insights into the automotive industry and enhanced his skills in managing complex projects.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Karthick Ramachandran has demonstrated a strong ability to engage directly with automotive OEM customers and suppliers. He has played a crucial role in ensuring the success of various projects by managing both capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) estimations. His involvement in project management spans from initial phases to the development of serial-life products.