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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Awards
Technical Skills
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KOTRAPPA DEVERSHETTY

Konosu,11

Summary

Adept at spearheading projects to successful completion, I leveraged teamwork and collaboration at Wipro Ltd. to exceed customer expectations. With a knack for problem-solving and organizational skills, I led diverse teams, enhancing productivity and client satisfaction. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Onsite Project Coordinator

Wipro Japan KK Limited.
03.2021 - Current
  • Customers: Leading automotive tier 1 Meter cluster supplier to top JOEMs and Leading Japanese construction Machinery manufacturer.
  • Supported business development initiatives by preparing proposals, presentations, and other materials such as Statement of Work as needed.
  • Organized regular meetings to update stakeholders on project status, fostering transparency and trust among all parties involved.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by effectively coordinating onsite services and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Managed daily onsite operations for seamless workflow and improved productivity.
  • Ensured a smooth transition during employee turnover periods by managing recruitment processes, conducting interviews.
  • Streamlined communication between clients and project teams, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
  • Maintained detailed records of site activities, enabling accurate progress tracking and efficient reporting.
  • Enhanced team productivity with regular progress monitoring and timely performance feedback, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Championed process improvement initiatives that led to increased efficiency in overall project management practices within the organization.
  • Managed project scope to prevent deviations from the initial plan, ensuring strict adherence to agreed-upon timelines and deliverables.
  • Balanced competing priorities by effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously such as Meter cluster HMI projects, Static code analysis/Unit testing project, HMI automation validation project, ensuring timely completion and client satisfaction for each engagement.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Developed and tested few core functions of Meter software such as Auto speed limiter buzzer application, Fuel gauge application and AD driver, Idle stop function, warning buzzer applications and many more.

Project Team Manager

Valeo Japan Ltd.
01.2020 - 02.2021
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within budget and time constraints.
  • Coordinated with vendors to secure necessary resources and services at competitive rates, reducing overall project costs.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients by understanding their needs, setting realistic expectations, and consistently delivering high-quality results that exceed expectations.
  • Coordinated team members, consultants and material resources across multiple projects and departments.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction with proactive status updates and prompt issue resolution during the project lifecycle.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans to track progress and ensure timely completion of milestones.

Systems Engineer

Valeo Japan Ltd.
09.2017 - 12.2019
  • Coordinated with stakeholders throughout all stages of the project lifecycle from inception to completion.
  • Participated in system development life cycle from requirements analysis through system implementation.
  • Contributed to developing Rain-Light sensor (RLS) ASIL-A Functional safety test spec.
  • Contributed to develop ASPICE System Requirement/SHN/System Arch docs for RLS.
  • Successfully executed ASIL-A safety feature and functional test items for RLS product.
  • Individually developed Ultrasonic Intrusion sensor (UIS) EOLT specifications.
  • Technical support, guidance/defect fix in implementation of UIS EOLT at prod. Site.
  • Contributed to developing Overhead console (OHC) EOLT specifications.
  • Technical support, guidance, defect fix in implementation of OHC EOLT at prod. Site.

Associate Consultant

Tata Consultancy Services
07.2015 - 08.2017
  • Mentored junior team members, sharing expertise, knowledge, and best practices to enhance overall team performance.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing tailored solutions and recommendations for their business needs.
  • Streamlined project management processes for improved efficiency and timely completion of deliverables.
  • At Nissan Advanced Technical Center, Japan exceeded the customer expectations in providing Project coordination/design review/code review for Premium IVI (PIVI) simulator HMI application.
  • Awarded ‘Certificate of Commendation’ from Nissan Motor Corp.
  • Contributed to manage team of 70+ engineers in developing PIVI HMI specifications and PIVI Simulator applications.
  • Contributed to design review, design optimization of PIVI application architecture.
  • Contributed to Project coordination/technical guidance to team for Android based Vendor extension specifications at MISTSUBISHI, Okazaki shi. Japan
  • Veteran in IVI HMI functions, IVI features, provided training to team of young engineers.

Technical Lead

Wipro Technologies
06.2005 - 06.2015
  • Exceeded customer expectations in Project coordination/technical support/design review/bug fix/feature improvement for Cache radio function. of IVI at DENSO, Kariya shi Japan
  • Contributed in porting of IO software drivers, design review/bug fix, testing at DENSO, Japan.
  • Exceeded customer expectations in Project coordination/Design review/Technical support to team/ Code review/ Feature testing/Issues fix for development of Navigation features, Audio features on Windows Automotive UI platform at Faurecia Clarion (previously: XANAVI)
  • Contributed to development/testing of ‘Vehicle Entertainment system’ module at PASA, USA
  • Contributed to development/testing of ‘Keyword based VR application’ at Faurecia Clarion, Japan
  • Contributed to development/testing of ‘Bulk only USB driver’ on wireless USB platform.
  • Contributed to development/testing ‘Mobile handset UI’.
  • Managed team of 40+ engineers in development of ‘Mobile handset UI’ features.

System Analyst

Indo Fuji Infotech Japan
02.2002 - 06.2005
  • Worked majorly on Linux 2.4 OS file system layer and Porting Solaris applications to Linux 2.4,
  • Contributed to development/testing of ‘Secure Universal disk format’ file system IFs.
  • Contributed to Porting of Solaris applications (‘Replicator’, ‘Hostprint’ ) to Linux 2.4.


System Analyst

Indo Fuji Information Technologies
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Exceeded customer expectations in development/testing of Bus Master DMA feature of HD/CD ATA/ATAPI drivers, also implemented ISO 9660 minimal feature file system.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Vijayanagara Engineering College
Bellary, India
09.1998

Skills

  • Task Delegation
  • Scheduling Coordination
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Staff Development and Training
  • Problem-solving aptitude

Languages

Kannada
Native language
Japanese
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2

Awards

  • Awarded 4 times as “League of Super Heros “, “Stand out Performer“, “Inspiring Performance“ and “Habit Flagbearer - Being Responsive“ in Wipro Japan during 2021~2024.
  • Awarded ‘Certificate of Commendation’ from Nissan Motor Corp. in 2017
  • Awarded twice for best Performance in Wipro in 2006

Technical Skills

Languages: C, C++, Python, Perl, 

Tools used: CANanlyzer, NetImpress, GHS IDE/Compiler, Integrity, ARM DS, Eclipse


Timeline

Onsite Project Coordinator

Wipro Japan KK Limited.
03.2021 - Current

Project Team Manager

Valeo Japan Ltd.
01.2020 - 02.2021

Systems Engineer

Valeo Japan Ltd.
09.2017 - 12.2019

Associate Consultant

Tata Consultancy Services
07.2015 - 08.2017

Technical Lead

Wipro Technologies
06.2005 - 06.2015

System Analyst

Indo Fuji Infotech Japan
02.2002 - 06.2005

System Analyst

Indo Fuji Information Technologies
01.2001 - 01.2002

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Vijayanagara Engineering College
KOTRAPPA DEVERSHETTY