{"id":69,"date":"2024-07-08T19:40:30","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T19:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focas.in\/ae\/?page_id=69"},"modified":"2026-03-16T07:15:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T06:15:30","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jayakumar.de\/rd\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-no-underline gutenify-section-befb5fc0-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7 is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a77db08e wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull gutenify-section-bec1b220-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-top gutenify-section-bec0c7c0-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7c9548a8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top gutenify-section-beb4e0e0-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7 is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group animated animated-fadeInUp gutenify-section-beb3f680-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7 is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-69c550ab wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-right gutenify-section-beb35a40-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);min-height:688px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"479\" height=\"512\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-451\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jayakumar.de\/rd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2023-05-04_18h37_39-about-jayakumar-water-mark-removed.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jayakumar.de\/rd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2023-05-04_18h37_39-about-jayakumar-water-mark-removed.png 479w, https:\/\/www.jayakumar.de\/rd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2023-05-04_18h37_39-about-jayakumar-water-mark-removed-281x300.png 281w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background-color:#d6d8e1;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(0,0,0,0) 88%,rgb(255,255,255) 88%)\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-no-hover-shadow-dark gutenify-section-beb13760-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7 has-background-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3540e7cd wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-left-width:5px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading animated animated-fadeInUp gutenify-section-beae9f50-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7 has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-gigantic-font-size\"><strong>19+<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"animated animated-fadeInUp gutenify-section-beaf3b90-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7 has-foreground-color has-text-color has-small-font-size\"> Years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center animated animated-fadeInUp gutenify-section-beb09b20-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7 has-foreground-color has-text-color has-small-font-size\"> Experience<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top gutenify-section-bebfdd60-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:40px;padding-right:40px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:40px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide gutenify-section-bebf1a10-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7 is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-26420631 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading animated animated-fadeInUp gutenify-section-beb72ad0-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7 has-slider-title-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;text-transform:capitalize\">Jayakumar Sengottuvel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gutenify-section-4d618960-e6aa-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7\">With <strong>20<\/strong> years of professional experience in Automotive ECU and Software Development, I have gained valuable expertise in various areas such as ASPICE, FuSa, Cyber security, end-to-end product development in an international Agile\/SAFe team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hold a <strong>B.E<\/strong>. in Computer Science and Engineering, <strong>M.Tech<\/strong> in Software Systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gutenify-section-4d66b980-e6aa-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7\">I am passionate about helping my customers develop an efficient System architecture and optimize development and management process to deliver superior, standards-compliant products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gutenify-section-4d66b980-e6aa-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7\">My goal is to help you achieve success in your business by leveraging my knowledge and expertise to provide practical solutions that meet your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group gutenify-section-bebe2fb0-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Team Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"line-height:2.5\" class=\"wp-block-list gutenify-list-style-five animated animated-fadeInUp fadeInUp gutenify-section-bebbbeb0-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7\">\n<li class=\"gutenify-section-613ca7e0-e91a-11ed-8797-e1644f7dabf5\"><strong>People Management<\/strong>: Manage direct reports with full disciplinary responsibilities and indirect reports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"gutenify-section-613ca7e0-e91a-11ed-8797-e1644f7dabf5\"><strong>Competency Development<\/strong>: Mentoring and coaching team members, trainings, safety at work, performance feedback and professional development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group gutenify-section-bebe2fb0-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\u2705 <strong><strong><strong>Global Team Building &amp; Recruitment<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"line-height:2.5\" class=\"wp-block-list gutenify-list-style-five animated animated-fadeInUp fadeInUp gutenify-section-bebbbeb0-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7\">\n<li class=\"gutenify-section-613ca7e0-e91a-11ed-8797-e1644f7dabf5\">Interviewed <strong>500+ candidates<\/strong>, recruited <strong>50+ top <\/strong>engineers and managers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"gutenify-section-613ca7e0-e91a-11ed-8797-e1644f7dabf5\">Built and managed <strong>cross-functional, internationally <\/strong>distributed teams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group gutenify-section-bebe2fb0-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Technology Strategy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"line-height:2.5\" class=\"wp-block-list gutenify-list-style-five animated animated-fadeInUp fadeInUp gutenify-section-bebbbeb0-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7\">\n<li class=\"gutenify-section-613ca7e0-e91a-11ed-8797-e1644f7dabf5\">Actively involved in software stack, toolchain, and key hardware selection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group gutenify-section-bebe2fb0-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Technical Leadership &amp; ECU Development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"line-height:2.5\" class=\"wp-block-list gutenify-list-style-five animated animated-fadeInUp fadeInUp gutenify-section-bebbbeb0-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7\">\n<li class=\"gutenify-section-613ca7e0-e91a-11ed-8797-e1644f7dabf5\"><strong>AUTOSAR BSW &amp; ECU Bring-up<\/strong>: Managing the <strong>end-to-end <\/strong>software lifecycle from <strong>RFI <\/strong>to<strong> <\/strong>series <strong>production<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"gutenify-section-613ca7e0-e91a-11ed-8797-e1644f7dabf5\"><strong>System &amp; Software Architecture<\/strong>: Expert in Telematics(FOTA, Remote Diagnostics), CAN Gateways and  (e)Vehicle Control Unit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"gutenify-section-613ca7e0-e91a-11ed-8797-e1644f7dabf5\"><strong>Architectural Optimization<\/strong>: Proposing alternative architectures to enhance scalability, cost reduction and maintainability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"gutenify-section-613ca7e0-e91a-11ed-8797-e1644f7dabf5\"><strong>Complex Driver Implementation<\/strong>: Hands-on expertise in <strong>Embedded C<\/strong>, ensuring modular, reusable, and readable designs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group gutenify-section-bebe2fb0-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Process Excellence &amp; Compliance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"line-height:2.5\" class=\"wp-block-list gutenify-list-style-five animated animated-fadeInUp fadeInUp gutenify-section-bebbbeb0-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7\">\n<li class=\"gutenify-section-613ca7e0-e91a-11ed-8797-e1644f7dabf5\"><strong>ASPICE SWE Process Owner<\/strong>: Define CL2-compliant guidelines and optimized workflows. Participate in assessments and drive continuous improvement to address gaps in a cost-effective and practical manner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"gutenify-section-613ca7e0-e91a-11ed-8797-e1644f7dabf5\"><strong>ISO 26262 (ASIL-B) Functional Safety<\/strong>: FSC discussions and reviewing Technical Safety Concepts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"gutenify-section-613ca7e0-e91a-11ed-8797-e1644f7dabf5\"><strong>ISO 21434 Cybersecurity<\/strong>: T\u00dcV Rheinland certified; evaluating security requirements and reviewing security architecture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group gutenify-section-bebe2fb0-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Project Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"line-height:2.5\" class=\"wp-block-list gutenify-list-style-five animated animated-fadeInUp fadeInUp gutenify-section-bebbbeb0-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7\">\n<li class=\"gutenify-section-613ca7e0-e91a-11ed-8797-e1644f7dabf5\"><strong>Certified SAFe Product Owner\/Manager<\/strong>: Driving Agile practices, prioritizing features, build teams that ensures predictable delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"gutenify-section-613ca7e0-e91a-11ed-8797-e1644f7dabf5\"><strong>Technical Project Management<\/strong>: Strategic customer negotiation, milestone planning, and stakeholder communication. Ensure complete project success.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group gutenify-section-bebe2fb0-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Supplier Management &amp; Offshore Coordination<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"line-height:2.5\" class=\"wp-block-list gutenify-list-style-five animated animated-fadeInUp fadeInUp gutenify-section-bebbbeb0-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7\">\n<li class=\"gutenify-section-613ca7e0-e91a-11ed-8797-e1644f7dabf5\"><strong>Supplier Selection &amp; Contract Negotiation<\/strong>: Evaluating, selecting, and onboarding key suppliers for critical project needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"gutenify-section-613ca7e0-e91a-11ed-8797-e1644f7dabf5\"><strong>Supplier Relationship Management<\/strong>: Ensuring smooth collaboration with offshore development teams, maintaining technical and quality standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International Exposure<\/strong>: Worked with consultants and supplier teams spread across Romania, Croatia, Poland, Austria, Egypt, India and Germany.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group gutenify-section-bebe2fb0-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Stakeholder Communication &amp; Strategic Negotiation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"line-height:2.5\" class=\"wp-block-list gutenify-list-style-five animated animated-fadeInUp fadeInUp gutenify-section-bebbbeb0-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7\">\n<li class=\"gutenify-section-613ca7e0-e91a-11ed-8797-e1644f7dabf5\"><strong>Clear &amp; Transparent Communication<\/strong>: Ensuring alignment between internal teams, leadership, and external stakeholders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"gutenify-section-613ca7e0-e91a-11ed-8797-e1644f7dabf5\"><strong>Strategic Negotiation &amp; Ownership<\/strong>: Balancing feasibility, feature scope and timelines while managing change requests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"gutenify-section-613ca7e0-e91a-11ed-8797-e1644f7dabf5\"><strong>Customer &amp; Executive Engagement<\/strong>: Presenting architectural proposals, project milestones, Investment needs to decision-makers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group gutenify-section-bebe2fb0-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Passion for Continuous Integration &amp; Related Technologies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"line-height:2.5\" class=\"wp-block-list gutenify-list-style-five animated animated-fadeInUp fadeInUp gutenify-section-bebbbeb0-e6a9-11ed-a272-d77a577334a7\">\n<li class=\"gutenify-section-613ca7e0-e91a-11ed-8797-e1644f7dabf5\">While not my core expertise, I have a passion for CI\/CD, Docs as Code, Docker, PROXMOX, AWS Cloud. I explore and integrate these technologies to enhance workflows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"gutenify-section-613ca7e0-e91a-11ed-8797-e1644f7dabf5\">I have experience in IoT device firmware and connectivity topcis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Please take a moment to explore my portfolio and learn more about my experience and expertise. If you are interested in learning more about how I can help you achieve success in your business, please don&#8217;t hesitate to contact me. I look forward to connect with you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center\">Certificates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5434fd18 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide gutenify-section-cd2bdcb0-efe0-11ed-b91b-376590ebfb9e\">Automotive Cybersecurity Professional <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gutenify-section-cab44d00-efe0-11ed-b91b-376590ebfb9e\">Advanced Level Engineering with <strong>T\u00dcV Rheinland Certified<\/strong> Qualification (2023-2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"714\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jayakumar.de\/rd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/E101532_Certificate_Sengottuvel-masked-714x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jayakumar.de\/rd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/E101532_Certificate_Sengottuvel-masked-714x1024.png 714w, https:\/\/www.jayakumar.de\/rd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/E101532_Certificate_Sengottuvel-masked-209x300.png 209w, https:\/\/www.jayakumar.de\/rd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/E101532_Certificate_Sengottuvel-masked-768x1101.png 768w, https:\/\/www.jayakumar.de\/rd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/E101532_Certificate_Sengottuvel-masked-1071x1536.png 1071w, https:\/\/www.jayakumar.de\/rd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/E101532_Certificate_Sengottuvel-masked-1428x2048.png 1428w, https:\/\/www.jayakumar.de\/rd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/E101532_Certificate_Sengottuvel-masked.png 1852w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity gutenify-section-a9167f10-efe0-11ed-b91b-376590ebfb9e\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5434fd18 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide gutenify-section-bd1c1380-efe0-11ed-b91b-376590ebfb9e\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credly.com\/badges\/a1f087b8-0cc6-4be0-9a2c-e3c568eefb9b\">Certified SAFe\u00ae 6 Product Owner\/Product Manager<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gutenify-section-cab44d00-efe0-11ed-b91b-376590ebfb9e\">Certified SAFe 6 POPM (2023-2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jayakumar.de\/rd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SAFe_POPM_Certificate_2025-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jayakumar.de\/rd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SAFe_POPM_Certificate_2025-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jayakumar.de\/rd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SAFe_POPM_Certificate_2025-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jayakumar.de\/rd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SAFe_POPM_Certificate_2025-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.jayakumar.de\/rd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SAFe_POPM_Certificate_2025.png 1131w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity gutenify-section-a9167f10-efe0-11ed-b91b-376590ebfb9e\"\/>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jayakumar Sengottuvel With 20 years of professional experience in Automotive ECU and Software Development, I [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-no-title","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-69","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jayakumar.de\/rd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/69","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jayakumar.de\/rd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jayakumar.de\/rd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jayakumar.de\/rd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jayakumar.de\/rd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=69"}],"version-history":[{"count":57,"href":"https:\/\/www.jayakumar.de\/rd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/69\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":611,"href":"https:\/\/www.jayakumar.de\/rd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/69\/revisions\/611"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jayakumar.de\/rd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}