Padmaja is the Executive Vice President at Bosch Global Software Technologies and CTO of Bosch Mobility India. With nearly three decades of experience in domains like ADAS and automated driving, she spearheads innovation in software-defined vehicles. She earned a Bachelor of Technology from Acharya Nagarjuna University.
An avid reader of poetry and history, Padmaja is also a passionate music aficionado and fitness enthusiast who enjoys traveling and the outdoors. She is a self-described "people person" whose lifelong hobby of repairing bicycles, motorcycles, and cars evolved into her professional career.
Her passion for automobiles began early; she was riding and repairing motorcycles by age 15.
Padmaja A R
Senior Vice President, Business Division Cross Domain Computing at Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Overview
Topics They Care About
Software-Defined Vehicles
Her current role focuses on Cross-Domain Computing, transforming vehicle architecture with high-powered software and data-driven solutions to create the "third living space. "
Future of Mobility
She frequently discusses the technological disruption in the mobility ecosystem and believes user experience, enabled by software, will be the key differentiator for vehicles of the future.
Automotive Tinkering
A lifelong automotive enthusiast, her hobby of repairing things, from bicycles to cars, became her career. She considers automobiles her second home.
Media Appearances
CultureCalls 09 // ft. Padmaja A.R. - Senior Vice President at Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions. Featured in YouTube (CultureCalls)
Work History
1-2021
Senior Vice President, Business Division Cross Domain Computing at Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions
1-2016 - 12-2020
Head Of Section - Automated driving, Passive safety at Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions
1-2010 - 12-2015
Head Of Section - Chassis Control at Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions
1-1995 - 12-2005
Gasoline system at Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions
Education
1984 - 1988
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) from Acharya Nagarjuna University
1972 - 1984
Till 12th standard from Bhilai
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Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : Senior Vice President, Business Division Cross Domain Computing at Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions
