Jacob John

About

I am an experienced automotive software leader with 29 years in the industry, specializing in embedded software development, ECU control systems, and functional safety. Currently, I lead a team of 1500+ engineers at Tata Elxsi, where I oversee recruitment, training, performance management, and high-quality software delivery. My expertise spans Model-Based Development (Matlab/Simulink), AutoSAR, ISO 26262 compliance, and ECU validation. I have a proven track record in global project management, stakeholder engagement, and talent development, ensuring high customer satisfaction and business growth. Passionate about technology innovation and operational excellence, I am committed to advancing automotive software solutions.

Experience

• Tata Elxsi (24 yrs 5 mos)
  • Practice Head - Vehicle Controls
    Apr 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 3 mos

  • Delivery Head -Automotive
    May 2011 - Apr 2020 · 9 yrs

  • Project Manager- Embedded Software
    Jun 2005 - Apr 2011 · 5 yrs 11 mos

    - Managing Multiple Projects in Automotive Embedded systems development. - Practicing the Model Based Development for Automotive Embedded S/w development

• Product Software Engineer at Applied Materials
  May 2000 - Nov 2001 · 1 yr 7 mos

  Developed and maintained Software for CVD semicon processing equipments

• Member of Technical Staff at Cg Smith Software Private Limited(A Kpit Cummins Company)
  1998 - 2000 · 2 yrs

  Design and Development of Automotive Embedded Software

• Engineer R&D at IPA Private Ltd. Peenya Bangalore
  1995 - 1998 · 3 yrs

  Design and development of Electronics for Weighing & material handling equipmennts