Bio

A research and technology manager with solid background in control, machine learning and AI and experience in control software and digital features development and rapid prototyping. In my current position at Cummins Research and Technology, I initiate, lead and execute new product development projects in the areas of connectivity, automation and energy systems. I have been the Principal Investigator of 2 publicly announced projects funded by the Department of Energy and Cummins with $8M awarded grant. I lead the next generation control, machine learning and AI digital features roadmap at Cummins to enable resilient and efficient path to decarbonization of the commercial vehicles and freight operation with electrification, V2X connectivity and automation. I have more than 15 years of digital product development and technical project leadership in industry and academia. I have both deep technical knowledge in the area of control systems (optimal control, MPC, optimization, system identification), machine learning and AI (virtual sensors, digital twin, deep learning, reinforcement learning) and experience in leading multi-functional and multi-organization teams in research and product development.