Ninad C.
About Ninad C.
Ninad C. is a Program Manager at Ouster, with a diverse background in engineering and management across various companies in the automotive sector. He has held multiple roles, including Program Manager and Product Manager at Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, and has expertise in risk identification, supply chain management, and quality management.
Current Role at Ouster
Ninad C. serves as a Program Manager at Ouster, a position he has held since 2022. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he leads a cross-functional team that includes engineers, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, supplier development, and finance. His responsibilities involve the design, development, and commercialization of products, demonstrating his capability in managing complex projects.
Previous Experience at Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems
Prior to his role at Ouster, Ninad C. worked at Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC from 2018 to 2022. He held the positions of Program Manager and Product Manager during his tenure. In these roles, he was responsible for life-cycle management of various automotive components, including Sensors, ECUs, Harnesses, and Diagnostic Tools for Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) and Trailer ABS systems.
Professional Background and Early Career
Ninad C. has a diverse professional background, beginning his career as a Project Engineer at Honeywell in Mumbai, India, from 2011 to 2012. He then transitioned to Secutech Automation (India) Pvt Ltd as a Senior Project Engineer for five months in 2012. Following this, he worked as an Associate Consultant Intern at enlight for one month in 2014, before joining P3 Group as a Business Process Consultant from 2014 to 2018.
Education and Certifications
Ninad C. holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Instrumentation from Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Technology, completed from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's in Engineering and Management from Case Western Reserve University, which he completed in 2014. In addition, he achieved a certification in Applied Machine Learning from Columbia Engineering in 2020.
Expertise in Automotive Sector
Ninad C. possesses extensive expertise in risk identification and mitigation, supply chain management, customer management, and quality management within the automotive sector. His ability to deal with ambiguity and adapt to new situations has been a significant asset throughout his career, allowing him to anticipate risks and plan effectively.