Raj Manakkal

Raj Manakkal currently serves as the Assistant Vice President at American Honda Motor Company, Inc., where leadership is provided to the newly established Software as a Service Business division. This role follows a significant tenure at Honda R&D Americas, Inc., where Raj held the position of Division Director, overseeing infotainment engineers and collaborating across divisions to formulate long-term strategies and development plans. Prior to this, Raj functioned as a Senior Manager and Chief Engineer, leading research and development efforts within multiple departments. Raj began their career as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Iowa, where academic credentials were obtained with a Master's degree.