Rithesh Mandya Nagendra

1. Set up Global R&D Center Infrastructure in Bengaluru from scratch for AB Elektronik (AVX Group) 2. Formulize Vision, Business Strategy for R&D Center 3. India Engineering/R&D Head 4. Support Worldwide R&D & Manufacturing Plants (India, NA, EU, APAC) 5. Global Business Development for R&D Center 6. Center Head running day to day activities 7. Overall P/L responsible for R&D Center

Responsible for Mechanical and Electronics Engineering for Passive Safety Business Unit in India. Set up Mechatronics in India for worldwide & local support , Set up CoC for Simulations and Benchmarking. Set up test labs for reliability and functional testing.

Responsible for Mechanical Engineering Business Development for European Customers

Establishing technical competence along with processes/guidelines implementation. Responsible for building up offshore delivery team. Lead the team to build up Center Of Competence/Excellence (CoC/CoE) for a specific simulation methodology.

Started my professional career with Onsite Work in USA at One of the "Big Three" Aero - Engine Manufacturers in the World, on aircraft engine actuation system simulations for various engine programs including the engine which was selected for world's largest passenger airliner. Subsequently supported various OEM's from Offshore in Finite Element Analysis of components and systems related to aircraft engines, aerospace, industrial and automotive domains.