Raviteja Gullapalli

Curriculum Vitae

Raviteja Gullapalli

Senior Technical Lead | Data & AI for Automotive Engineering

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Professional Summary

Engineering leader with 12+ years of experience bridging automotive systems, data engineering, machine learning, and AI productization. Focused on building scalable analytics platforms, digital twins, and intelligent engineering solutions that turn complex technical data into operational value.

Experience

Senior Technical Lead @ MBRDI

Data Aided Research & Engineering (Powertrain Engineering)

March 2022 – Present Bengaluru, IN
  • Leading large-scale field data analytics programs that turn vehicle telemetry and engineering data into actionable insights for product and performance teams.
  • Architecting end-to-end analytics and data platforms using Databricks, PySpark, Delta Lake, and Azure to support scalable engineering workflows.
  • Developing digital twin and simulation-driven approaches that connect test data, ML models, and engineering decision-making.
  • Designing ML pipelines for anomaly detection, prognostics, virtual sensing, and predictive maintenance in complex industrial environments.
  • Building AI-assisted engineering solutions, including intelligent agents, automated diagnostics, and decision-support copilots for technical teams.
  • Driving transformation initiatives that improve engineering productivity, cross-functional collaboration, and delivery velocity.

Senior CAE Analyst @ MBRDI

Occupant Safety (Passive & Active Safety)

Jan 2015 – Mar 2022 Bengaluru, IN
  • Performed occupant injury analysis from CAE simulations to support safety validation and design decisions.
  • Contributed to passive safety assessment, homologation workflows, and benchmark studies across vehicle systems.
  • Analyzed kinematic behavior from crash-test videos to extract engineering insights and improve model interpretation.
  • Developed in-house tools for test digitization and workflow automation, improving efficiency by over 30%.

Engineering Trainee @ L&T (ECC)

Hyderabad Metro Rail Ltd

Jul 2014 – Dec 2014 Hyderabad, IN
  • Supported civil planning and execution oversight for metro station infrastructure projects.
  • Coordinated the integration of mechanical and electrical systems in line with civil drawings and relevant ISO standards.

Design Intern @ TML

Design & Product Planning

Jan 2014 – Jun 2014 Pune, IN
  • Designed jigs and fixtures for engine manufacturing processes, contributing to production readiness and assembly efficiency.

Technical Contributions

Patents - 4

A curated portfolio of patents, research work, strategic initiatives, and applied digital solutions is available to discuss in detail.

Leadership & Impact

Team Leadership

Technical Leadership – Led cross-functional teams across Data Engineering, Analytics, Full-Stack Development, and AI initiatives.

Impact Mentor

Startup Mentorship – Mentored startups through the Mercedes-Benz × DO School innovation program.

Reverse Mentoring

AI Thought Leadership – Delivered AI/ML knowledge-sharing and reverse mentoring sessions for senior leadership.

R&D Collaboration

Global Collaboration – Coordinated cross-functional engineering initiatives across global R&D teams.

Technical Training

Technical Coaching – Mentored interns and conducted internal technical training on Python, analytics, and AI.

Talent Acquisition

Hiring & Talent Development – Interviewed and evaluated engineering candidates across analytics, data engineering, and software roles.

Technology Stack

Data Engineering Fabric

PySpark pipelinesPython automationSQL-driven data modelingDelta Lake architecture

AI & Applied Intelligence

Predictive ML systemsDeep learning workflowsGenAI productizationRetrieval-augmented systems

Cloud Platforms

Databricks analyticsAzure cloud servicesTableau dashboardsGit-based CI/CD

Automotive Systems

Powertrain EngineeringVehicle TestingOccupant SafetyTime series analytics