With a decade of experience in automotive technology, embedded systems, and AI/ML, Ankur is a
Senior Technical Leader at KPIT, where he leads the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) and
Automotive AI team, delivering next-generation solutions to global OEMs including Renault, Honda,
and Jaguar Land Rover. Over the course of his career, he has played a key role in architecting AIpowered
platforms across ADAS, autonomous driving, and intelligent system validation.

He holds a master’s degree in Automotive Electronics and a PhD in Artificial Intelligence for
Autonomous Driving from Coventry University, UK. His research focused on advanced sensor
fusion, deep learning-based object tracking, and AI-driven risk assessment using predictive models
for collision forecasting. This included the development of a novel neural network-based
architecture for real-time trajectory planning and proactive collision avoidance. Ankur has
authored multiple research papers and regularly delivers technical seminars on AI algorithms,
system architecture, and software process frameworks for future vehicle platforms.

He has worked with global teams across Europe, Asia, and North America, bringing together deep
technical insight and a strong business perspective. Ankur is passionate about translating cuttingedge
AI into real-world automotive innovations that enhance safety, accelerate development, and
enable smarter mobility. Beyond engineering, he enjoys reading and writing about the evolving
impact of AI on the automotive industry and the convergence of technology, business, and future
transportation.