Manoj Kumar Panda

National EV Diagnostics Architecture & SDV Platform Leadership
• Architected and deployed greenfield Service Oriented Vehicle Diagnostics SOVD framework for BEV and REEV platforms built on Zonal and Central
EE Architecture integrating 5 High Performance Computers and 68 ECUs.
• Leading AUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive Base Software, Middleware, and Flash Bootloader development across FZCU, RZCU, IVI, TBOX and ADAS
HPC domains ensuring scalable SDV diagnostics backbone.
Enterprise Software Governance, OTA & Compliance Strategy
• Established diagnostics development governance including CI/CD pipelines, issue management workflows, automation frameworks, and
traceability mechanisms for BSW and FBL delivery.
• Designed secure standard and Over The Air flashing strategies leveraging SOVD architecture improving scalability and lifecycle efficiency across
CEER platforms.
• Automated diagnostics database validation covering CDD, ODX/PDX, HPC CDD OpenAPI, Vehicle CDF and Android diagnostics ensuring vehicle-level
delivery integrity.
System Engineering, Safety & Charging Integration
• Leading EE system architecture, EDS building, system validation via LABCAR and Vehicle Integration Testing ensuring compliance with EMI EMC, HV
safety and functional safety ISO 26262 standards.
• Driving integration of Super Fast Charging, Plug and Charge, E-Call, energy and thermal management systems within SDV diagnostic ecosystem.
Global Standardization & Capability Development
• Representing CEER in ASAM SOVD workgroups contributing to SOVD 1.1 and 1.2 global standards evolution aligned with ISO 17978.
• Mentoring Saudi graduate engineers building national capability in automotive diagnostics, SDV architecture and HPC software development.

EV EE Architecture & Large-Scale Engineering Leadership
• Directed 110+ engineers across EE Architecture, HV and LV systems, Diagnostics Development, EMI EMC simulation, Functional Validation and
Energy Management for Electric, Hybrid, Quadricycle and Off-road platforms.
• Led development of Zonal and Central EE Architectures enabling SOA and SOC based Software Defined Vehicle diagnostics deployment.
Charging Systems, Smart Features & Homologation Delivery
• Developed and validated Super Fast Charging SFC and Plug and Charge PnC strategies through LABCAR and full vehicle validation under extreme
environmental conditions.
• Led cloud-based smart feature validation including Infotainment, HMI, VR and mobile app integration for SDV platforms.
• Directed EE Component and System DVP, DVPR, integration validation and pre-homologation readiness for passenger cars, trucks and buses.
Global Client & Business Expansion Leadership
• Provided executive technical leadership for VinFast, Hyllion, ZF Autonomous Vehicles, Tata Motors and Mahindra programs ensuring delivery
excellence.
• Built EV capability roadmap and stakeholder engagement strategy across FEV global engineering centers.

Global Ford ETIS Diagnostics Deployment
• Delivered scheduled diagnostics content authoring programs for Ford of Europe, Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo and Aston Martin through Symptom
Driven Diagnostics SDD frameworks.
• Managed multi-project engineering teams executing SBD authoring, validation and field deployment using SPA, GRADEX and Odyssey tools.

Business Unit Creation & Revenue Accountability
• Established and scaled Diesel Powertrain and Diagnostics vertical managing 72 Calibration Specialists and Engineers delivering integrated
powertrain and aftertreatment solutions.
• Contributed to cumulative €147M revenue generation between 2017 and 2023 across gasoline, diesel, aftertreatment and EE technology verticals.
Model Based Controls & Regulatory Compliance Leadership
• Directed Model Based Powertrain Controls including EATS, OBD, MIL, SIL, HIL validation, base and application calibration strategies.
• Delivered EU VI(d) and BS-VI OBD calibration and homologation programs for Renault, Nissan, Force Motors, Ashok Leyland, Tata and VW platforms.
• Executed OBD robustness validation, in-use performance validation and certification support for global OEM programs.
Dieselgate Containment & ECU Transition Innovation
• Led SW functional gap analysis for 82 diesel engine variants across VW, Renault, Audi, Skoda, BMW and Mercedes EU and NA platforms during
Dieselgate remediation. within 4 months.

Global SCR Platform Engineering & Modular Software Strategy
• Led Gen III and Gen IV SCR Urea Dosing Systems development for 12V and 24V applications across light and heavy duty vehicles using Air Assisted
and Airless architectures.
• Consolidated 39 software variants into modular scalable platform integrating Fault Manager, OBD, SAE J1939, ISO 15031 and IS 27145 protocols.
Bench Validation & Regulatory Engagement
• Directed bench-level validation using SAE J1699-3 and SAE J1939-84 including communication protocol validation, scan tool functionality and OEM
service tool verification.
• Represented Continental AG in ECMR, ARAI and SAE forums contributing to J1699, J1979, J2012 and J1939 diagnostics standardization.

Enterprise Diagnostics Governance & 278 SOP Programs
• Led PLM controlled end to end diagnostics development across passenger cars, SCVs, SUVs, pickups, medium and heavy duty trucks delivering 278
SOP programs.
• Managed Generic OBD-II modes, monitors, regulatory compliance per SAE J1979, ISO 15031 and SAE J1939 across all powertrain ECUs.
Advanced Diagnostic Expert Systems Development
• Architected Guided Diagnostics GD, Symptom Based Diagnostics SBD, Case Based Diagnostics CBD and Diagnostic Expert Hybrid Systems DEHS for
enterprise vehicle diagnostics strategy.
• Customized SAE J1699-3 and SAE J1939-84 compliance test cases fulfilling Indian, EU and US regulatory frameworks.
Regulatory & Industry Representation
• Served as OBD-II Implementation Expert representing Tata Motors in ARAI and EU legislative forums between 2010 and 2015.

& Contribution
• Developed vehicle diagnostics and CARB OBD-II systems across gasoline and diesel platforms including Ikon, Escort, Mondeo, Fusion and Endeavour.
• Contributed to SAE J1979 and J2012 standards development representing Ford NA and Ford EU global OBD community.
• Led IVN validation, Ethernet backbone diagnostics, AUTOSAR adaptive ECU diagnostics and EMI EMC validation ensuring ECE R10.06 compliance.