Speakers

Dr. Vanamala Madhusudana Rao, Outstanding Scientist/Scientist ‘H’ is currently serving as Project Director (LCA AF Mk2) in Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA). He graduated from Sri Venkateswara University with distinction and completed ME in ‘Applied Electronics’ from Anna University, Guindy. He was awarded PhD in 2018 in Embedded systems in the area of ‘Optimization of Fault Tolerant System Architecture for increased Flight safety and Improved Performance’.

Starting his career in 1990 as a Scientist in ISRO Satellite Center (ISAC) / URSC, Bangalore, he gained rich experience while working on INSAT-2A and IRS-1C satellite projects in Control Systems Group. In 1993, he joined ADA and has contributed immensely in various capacities, in Avionics Systems, Digital Flight Control Systems of LCA and its variants, Integrated Flight Control System, etc. As Group Director (Flight Control Computers): Air Data Computer (ADC), LEVCON Air Data Computer and the Next Generation DFCC for LCA AF Mk2 has been developed. He also developed Flight Control System Sensors like ASA and RSA, FCS Sensors Lab with turn table. As Director (Tejas Co-ordination) at DRDO HQ, he interacted with Air HQ, Office of Raksha Mantri, Ministry of External Affairs, and replied to parliamentary queries on LCA programme.

As Project Director (LCA AF Mk2), he is responsible for complete Design and Development of the high performance Fighter Aircraft. Leading the programme, he has successfully completed the aircraft level PDR and CDR. Presently, realisation of the aircraft Structure and Development of aircraft systems are at advanced stage towards its maiden flight.

He has developed and established for the first time in the country Structural Coupling Test (SCT) facility to study structural modes interaction with FCS, Flight Data Recorder with Open System Architecture for onboard applications and Mil-Std-704D test facility. He has also developed indigenous MEMS based FCS inertial sensors, and a fully automated self learning architecture based 1st and 2nd line testers of IFCS for Air Force Squadrons. With his timely support for indigenous repair of Non-ToT Computer/ Subsytems, Air Force could recover many fighter trainer aircrafts (Hawks) from Aircraft on Ground (AOG) and made it operational. A large number of Avionics LRUs have been realized in cost effective manner and in record time, resulting in significant FE savings. A large number of aerospace industries are being nurtured in the country for Design and Development of LRUs / Systems for aerospace application, giving an impetus to ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.

He is a recipient of the Excellency Award in ADA/DRDO in 2001, Young Achiever of the year 2004 Award by Aeronautical society of India, DRDO AGNI Award-2012 for indigenous realization of LCA sub systems towards self-reliance, Bharat Ratna Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Gold Medal Award in 2019.

He has presented papers in various National and International conferences and has many publications in National and International Journals. He has National and International Patents in the area of Flight Controls and Avionics. He is a member / fellow of organizations such as IETE, IEEE, INCOSE and Life member of EMI/EMC Society of India, SRS (Sensor Research Society) of India, etc.

Rutuja Raverkar is a seasoned technology leader in the automotive and mobility ecosystem, currently heading the Group Technology Office at Uno Minda. In this role, she is responsible for driving enterprise-wide innovation, shaping technology strategy, and fostering a culture of cross-functional collaboration and future-ready engineering.

With over a decade of experience across leading mobility and technology organizations, she has held key roles at companies such as Ola Electric Mobility, Tata Motors, and Friwo India (as Managing Director), building deep expertise in vehicle engineering, connected platforms, and innovation management.

Rutuja is known for her strong focus on integrating emerging technologies with business strategy, enabling organizations to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving automotive landscape. Her work spans innovation ecosystems, advanced engineering, and next-generation mobility solutions.

Hemant Shivaji Kamble is a seasoned mechanical engineering professional with over two decades of experience in the automotive industry, specializing in anti-vibration systems.

He currently leads the Design, CAE, and Tool Design & Manufacturing functions, driving innovation and excellence across the product development lifecycle. His expertise spans the design, testing, and optimization of anti-vibration components, contributing significantly to improved vehicle performance, durability, and overall NVH characteristics across diverse automotive platforms.

Abis Zaidi is the ENOVIA Brand Lead and Director at Dassault Systèmes, where he plays a pivotal role in driving digital transformation across the Indian manufacturing landscapes.

With a deep expertise in Product Lifecycle Management and industrial software, Abis focuses on empowering organizations to leverage virtual twin technologies to achieve business excellence.

Featured Session: Supercharge your PLM with AI-Powered Virtual Twin Experiences.

At this year's ENOVIA User Conference, Abis will explore the intersection of **Artificial Intelligence** and PLM.

He will demonstrate how AI-driven insights can transform traditional data management into a competitive advantage, enabling faster decision-making, predictive analytics, and a more intuitive user experience within the ENOVIA ecosystem. Attendees will gain a forward-looking perspective on how to evolve their PLM strategies to meet the demands of an AI-centric industrial future.

Gopal BHAT is a Senior Sales Expert for monetizing sustainability solutions at Dassault Systèmes in Central Europe.

He has over 20 years of experience, primarily in the automotive industry, where he held various roles including product development, IoT, ALM, and PLM.

He specializes in promoting the early application of Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) methodology to evaluate a product's environmental impact during its development phase.

Ratish has about 21+ years of consulting experience in Product Innovation, Product Lifecycle and Knowledge Management Domains in multiple Industries like Automotive, Aerospace, Energy, Mining, Infrastructure, Industrial Equipment, High Tech, CPG etc.

He is currently working as an Industry Consulting Director focused on Business Transformation of customers utilizing the AI-Infused Virtual Twin Experiences enabled by 3DEXPERIENCE Agentic Platform from Dassault Systemes.

Virtual Twin Experiences help customers accelerate the adoption and implementation of latest Artificial Intelligence driven Business Experiences for Market Analysis, Business Planning, Product Development, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Asset Quality Improvement Domains to improve time, cost, quality and productivity.

Sreejith Kumar P.S. is the Associate Vice President – Design at Borosil Scientific, where he leads a multidisciplinary team of 45+ R&D professionals in the development of advanced laboratory instrumentation and process systems. With deep expertise in industrial design, mechanical engineering, and new product development, he has successfully driven innovation across sectors including medical and scientific devices, industrial equipment, consumer electronics, and automotive systems.

With a career spanning leadership role in design, engineering, and operations, Sreejith specializes in end-to-end product development, electro-mechanical system integration, and design for manufacturing. He brings a strong focus on translating market needs into scalable, user-centric solutions, while fostering high-performance teams and innovation-driven cultures.

He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial and Product Design and a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering.