Raghuprasad Shantharam

Raghuprasad Shantharam serves as the Director of Global Software Development for Digital Cockpit and Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) at HARMAN International since August 2025, focusing on enhancing engineering excellence through AI/ML technologies and methodologies like DevOps and Test-Driven Development. Previously, as Associate Vice President at KPIT, Raghuprasad led the Connected Vehicles Business Area, specializing in innovative solutions for top-tier automotive OEMs. At Continental, the role involved heading a 400+ engineer team and developing the Continental Automotive Edge Framework for SDV solutions. Additional experience includes senior positions at Bosch Global Software Technologies, GE Healthcare, and Delphi Technical Center India, showcasing a consistent trajectory of leadership in automotive and software engineering. Raghuprasad holds advanced degrees in Artificial Intelligence and Business Administration, alongside a Bachelor's and Master's in Computer Science.