Experienced Senior Manager with 18 years of success in managing and leading innovative teams. Demonstrated ability to develop strategies to drive product-centric culture and agile processes. Proven record of delivering projects on-time and under budget. I am passionate about empowering individuals and driving their learning and development to help them progress in their careers. In summary, I am driven by a deep passion for mentoring and guiding others in the tech industry. Through my roles as a mentor, coach, e-Mentor, community leader, volunteer, and speaker, I have strived to create a positive and lasting impact. My dedication to helping individuals develop their skills and progress in their careers is at the core of my work.

Sudeep Fadadu is a highly skilled Staff Software Engineer with expertise in Computer Vision. With a master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon University, Sudeep combines academic excellence with professional experience to deliver innovative solutions in the field of software engineering.

An engineering leader with 20+ years of experience in automotive embedded software engineering with proven success in leading global teams, driving innovation, and delivering safety-critical products. Expertise spans in Agile, DevOps, ASPICE, ISO 26262, including model-based development and Virtual Engineering. Drives significant cost savings through CI/CD/CT implementation. A prolific inventor (25+ patents, Nexteer Innovation Hall of Fame awardee) and industry thought leader with numerous publications and conference speaking engagements. Holds an MS in Embedded Software Engineering and relevant certifications. Awarded for industry contributions and senior IEEE member.

Verizon Connect is committed to help create a safer tomorrow by empowering our customers with the technology to use data-driven strategies to connect, coach, and champion safe driving behavior. Our portfolio of solutions and services includes comprehensive fleet and mobile workforce management software platforms, embedded OEM hardware, and Hum by Verizon, a connected vehicle device that helps create a safer, smarter and more connected driving experience for consumers.

Aurora (Nasdaq: AUR) is delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly to make transportation safer, increasingly accessible, and more reliable and efficient than ever before. The Aurora Driver is a self-driving system designed to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles, and underpins Aurora Horizon and Aurora Connect, its driver-as-a-service products for trucking and ride-hailing. Aurora is working with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, including Toyota, FedEx, Volvo Trucks, PACCAR, Uber, Uber Freight, U.S. Xpress, Werner, Covenant, Schneider, and Ryder. For Aurora’s latest news, visit aurora.tech and @aurora_inno on Twitter.

Nexteer Automotive is a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our innovative product and technology portfolio includes electric and hydraulic power steering systems, steer-by-wire systems, steering columns and intermediate shafts, driveline systems and software solutions. We solve motion control challenges across all megatrends – including electrification, software/connectivity, ADAS/automated driving and shared mobility – for more than 60 customers around the world including BMW, Ford, GM, RNM, Stellantis, Toyota and VW, as well as automakers in India and China. Nexteer is aware of fraudulent job postings by accounts impersonating the company. While our security team is working with LinkedIn to promptly resolve this issue, please remain vigilant to protect yourself against job scams. Nexteer will never ask an applicant to provide bank account information through LinkedIn or provide you with payment via check during the application process. If you are concerned about a posting or have other questions, please contact Nexteer directly at careers@nexteer.com to verify. You can also learn more about job scams and how to avoid them by visiting https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams#avoid.