Devaraj Tuppad

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Head of R&D Mechatronics & Modules for Asia Pacific at Schaeffler

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Devaraj Tuppad is a seasoned engineering leader at Schaeffler, heading the R&D for Mechatronics & Modules in the Asia Pacific region. With over two decades in the automotive sector, his expertise lies in scaling R&D for E-Mobility and powertrains, backed by an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore.

His professional focus is deeply rooted in the automotive world, demonstrated by his long career and interest in major industry players like the Volvo Group and Tata Motors. He has a track record of driving innovation by collaborating with startup ecosystems.

Devaraj played a key role in achieving a benchmark result in ASPICE assessments for system and software processes with a major Indian automotive program.

Personality Overview

Big Picture Person

Imaginative

Full Of Energy

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

Topics They Care About

E-Mobility Transformation
Leads R&D for e-mobility and powertrain mechatronics, with experience in Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), onboard chargers, and battery management systems.
R&D Leadership
Focuses on executing R&D strategy, coaching regional teams, and is recognized for his leadership in talent development and organizational transformation.
Automotive Software
Has led initiatives in functional safety, base software development, and Software as a Product (SaaP) for connected energy management in vehicles.

Media Appearances

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Work History

10-2024
Head of R&D Mechatronics & Modules for Asia Pacific at Schaeffler
7-2021 - 9-2024
General Manager at Vitesco Technologies
6-2020 - 6-2021
Chief Manager at Vitesco Technologies
4-2016 - 5-2020
Senior Manager at Continental
1-2012 - 3-2016
Technical Architect at Continental

Education

4-2022 - 4-2024
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
7-2001 - 6-2005
Bachelor of Engineering - BE from Sri Jayachamarajendra College Of Engineering

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Insights For Selling To Devaraj

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Devaraj is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Devaraj

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Devaraj move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Devaraj take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Devaraj

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