Unnikrishnan Ramakrishnan Pmp®
About Unnikrishnan Ramakrishnan Pmp®
Unnikrishnan Ramakrishnan is a Senior Project Manager currently working at VAIVA in Ingolstadt, Germany. He has extensive experience in project management and engineering, having held various managerial roles at ZF Group and DENSO Europe, among others.
Work at VAIVA
Unnikrishnan Ramakrishnan serves as a Senior Project Manager at VAIVA since 2024. His role involves overseeing project management tasks and ensuring the successful execution of initiatives within the organization. He works on-site in Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Germany, contributing to the company's objectives and project deliverables.
Previous Experience at ZF Group
Prior to his current position, Unnikrishnan worked at ZF Group as an Engineering Program Manager for the Autonomous Transport System (Level 4 Shuttle Development) from 2023 to 2024. His tenure lasted for five months, during which he was based on-site in Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Germany.
Career at DENSO Europe
Unnikrishnan held multiple roles at DENSO Europe from 2018 to 2023. He served as Assistant Manager for four years, followed by a position as Manager for Mobility Systems and Electronics from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, he was the Manager for AD-ADAS Engineering for one year during this period, all while working in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
Educational Background
Unnikrishnan completed an Executive MBA at Quantic School of Business and Technology from 2020 to 2021. He also earned a Master of Engineering (M.Eng) in Technical Management from the University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer in 2012. His undergraduate studies culminated in a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electronics from Cochin University of Science and Technology, completed in 2008.
Expertise in Project Management and Development
Unnikrishnan specializes in implementing Agile methodologies to enhance project efficiency and adaptability. He engages in business development to secure partnerships for next-generation platform development and strategizes for the advancement of premium EU OEM offerings. His expertise includes modeling, simulation, and toolchain development for next-generation vehicle development and XiL systems.