Himanshu Kumar Ojha

Experience

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  Maruti Suzuki India Limited

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2024

  1. Development and deployment for Over-the-Air (OTA) Software Update Systems for Infotainment and other in-vehicle controllers2. Implementation of requirements derived from Cybersecurity (CS) and Software Update (SU) regulations and industry standards e.g. ECE R155, 156; ISO 21434, 24089, etc.3. Feasibility and business case preparation for the Next generation of OTA Software Updates system for the future lineup of connected vehicles.4. Comparison of different E/E architectures and technology options/solutions for OTA as an input to conceptualize the next-gen. platform Show less 1. Lead the conceptualization, design, specification creation, development, vehicle integration, and evaluation of a new low-cost Infotainment System in collaboration with the parent company and supplier partners across Asia2. Conceptualization & development of Car Audio mounted Smartphone holder with the publication of 5 patents and 1 industrial design3. Layout, vehicle packaging, design, sourcing, development, testing, and troubleshooting of infotainment unit and peripheral components4. Conducting market research to understand customer expectations and identify requirements for car infotainment, Smartphone App, and UX of Maruti Suzuki's future car lineup Show less

  • Deputy General Manager

    Apr 2022 - Aug 2024

  • Manager

    Apr 2017 - Mar 2022

  • Deputy Manager

    Apr 2013 - Mar 2017

  • Asst. Manager

    Jun 2011 - Mar 2013

  • Graduate Engineering Trainee

    Jun 2010 - May 2011
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  Suzuki Motor Corporation

  Aug 2014 - May 2016

  Design Engineer

  1. Design, requirement specification creation, and Vehicle Integration of a new Infotainment System for a new small car project of Maruti Suzuki, India2. Co-working enablement between India and Japan teams for product design and requirement specification fix3. Layout and packaging of Automotive switches, sensors, and audio system peripheral components for a new small car project

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  Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

  Nov 2018 - Oct 2022

  Manager, Technology Research

  1. Enabling corporate innovation & transformation across business units globally for product features, services, and internal processes of Suzuki2. Collaboration with start-up companies across different technology domains to identify value & use cases for solving problems/pain points for different business units3. Creating opportunities for mutually beneficial engagements with startups through introductions, technology & use-case reports, workshops, Proof-of-Concept (PoC), and Pilot projects4. Open innovation enablement utilizing global innovation platforms e.g., Plug & Play Tech Center, and participation in tech conferences, startup pitch events, etc.5. Research of technology & business model landscape across the value chain of the automotive and mobility sector to identify areas of opportunities6. Technology Areas of exploration: Electric Mobility, Connected Mobility, V2X, Sustainability, Carbon Neutrality, Carbon Accounting, AR/VR, 3D Visualisation, NLP, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Digitization, New Materials, IoT, Cloud Computing Show less

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  World Innovation Lab (WiL)

  May 2019 - Oct 2022

  Limited Partner

  Limited Partner Member at World Innovation Lab (WiL), a US & Japan Venture Capital fund with investment from Japanese corporations including SuzukiCorporate Innovation; Design Thinking; Open Innovation

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  Gartner

  Aug 2024 - now

  Sr Director Analyst

  Research & Advisory - Emerging Technology & Trends - Compute Devices