Arun Ganesan

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Staff Program Manager, AV Subsystem for Software Defined Vehicle at General Motors

Detroit Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Arun Ganesan is a Staff Program Manager at General Motors, leading the delivery of complex autonomous vehicle software. With a Masters from the University of Illinois Chicago, he specializes in launching high-quality programs, from initial concept to final delivery, and excels at coordinating large, cross-functional engineering teams.

He successfully launched GM’s Super Cruise hands-free driving system within one year of taking over the project.

Personality Overview

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They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.

Topics They Care About

Autonomous Vehicle Software
He currently leads the delivery of the AV subsystem software, including radars, cameras, and compute platforms for next-generation GM vehicles.
ADAS Program Delivery
He has a proven track record of delivering complex ADAS programs, most notably GM's hands-free Super Cruise system, on schedule.
Automotive Infotainment Systems
Previously worked as a domain lead and senior engineer for GM's internal infotainment software development team, gaining extensive knowledge of in-vehicle UX.

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Work History

4-2025
Staff Program Manager, AV Subsystem for Software Defined Vehicle at General Motors
8-2022 - 3-2025
Lead Technical Program Manager, ADAS at GM at General Motors
1-2018 - 8-2022
Domain Lead, Infotainment Software Program Management at General Motors
2-2013 - 1-2018
Senior Engineer at General Motors
1-2011 - 2-2013
Embedded SDE at Johnson Controls Automotive

Education

2009 - 2010
Master of Science from University of Illinois Chicago
2003 - 2007
Bachelor of Technology from Amrita School of Engineering

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