sasikumar chinnadurai

Experienced Program Manager with 20+ years in automotive embedded systems, ECU software delivery, and cybersecurity. Proven success in leading AUTOSAR-compliant projects for European OEMs, ensuring ASPICE and ISO/SAE 21434 alignment. Open to relocation to Finland and contributing to sustainable mobility and innovation.

A results-driven Program Manager and Embedded Software Delivery Leader with 20 years of experience in the automotive domain, specializing in Program Management, Project Management, ECU software development, validation & verification, and project execution across global OEMs.

Proven track record in managing AUTOSAR-based platforms, ensuring ASPICE and ISO/SAE 21434 compliance, and delivering high-quality embedded solutions for Automotive ECU

Embedded ECU Software Delivery: Directed platform development for AUTOSAR-based audio and powertrain systems, managing software lifecycle from concept to launch.

Validation & Verification Leadership: Spearheaded system-level validation and automated testing using tools like CANoe, CAPL, and Labview, VT System, and implemented fault insertion test benches for EPAS and TCUs.

Project Management Excellence: Delivered complex automotive software projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies, achieving cost savings and improved time-to-market.

Ensuring Product Compliance & Quality: Deep experience in defining, developing, and reviewing Cybersecurity plans, concepts, and TARAs (ISO/SAE 21434) and ensuring A-SPICE compliance within the product development lifecycle.

Led cross-functional teams to deliver embedded software platforms for European automotive clients, including German OEMs, ensuring alignment with EU regulatory standards and cybersecurity frameworks.

Leading & Mentoring High-Performing Teams: A key people leader dedicated to fostering an environment of excellence, mentoring product and project teams to achieve ambitious Key Result Areas (KRAs) and ensuring successful, safe, and timely execution of product development processes.

Building Strategic Client & Partner Relationships: Proven ability to cultivate and nurture strong relationships with key clients and partners.

MBA from Madras University in 2011 

B.Tech. (ECE) from GGR College of Engineering, Vellore in 2005