Kumar Raja Kuppam
About Kumar Raja Kuppam
Kumar Raja Kuppam is a Senior Product Development Engineer at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2011. He has a background in electronics and communications engineering and has held various engineering roles, primarily focusing on embedded systems and diagnostics.
Work at Navistar
Kumar Raja Kuppam has been employed at Navistar Inc as a Senior Product Development Engineer since 2011. Over the course of 13 years in this role, he has contributed to various projects and initiatives in Lisle, Illinois. His responsibilities include developing and implementing product features, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance.
Previous Experience at KPIT Cummins Infosystems Limited
Prior to his tenure at Navistar, Kumar Raja Kuppam worked at KPIT Cummins Infosystems Limited in various capacities. He started as a Software Engineer from 2005 to 2007 in Pune, India, and later transitioned to Columbus, Indiana, where he served as a Software Engineer from 2007 to 2008 and as a Senior Software Engineer from 2008 to 2011. His work involved software development and engineering for automotive applications.
Education and Expertise
Kumar Raja Kuppam holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, which he completed from 1999 to 2003. He also studied Embedded Systems at CDAC-Bangalore, achieving a Diploma in Embedded Systems Design (DESD) from 2004 to 2005. His educational background is complemented by his expertise in J1939 CAN protocol, Hardware In Loop Test Set Ups, and On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) systems.
Projects and Contributions
During his career, Kumar Raja Kuppam has worked on significant projects, including the development of customer features such as Sudden Deceleration Log, Driver Initiate Override, Euro RSG, and Trip Information. He has also applied Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) methodologies to enhance the reliability of Cummins Heavy Duty Diesel Features, contributing to improved product safety and performance.
Early Education
Kumar Raja Kuppam completed his early education at St. Johns Parish School, where he achieved the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) from 1986 to 1996. He later attended ALFA Junior College, studying Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry (MPC) and achieving an Intermediate certification from 1996 to 1998.