Krishna Kommineni is a seasoned Senior Engineering Manager at General Motors with over 18 years of expertise in end-to-end software development and engineering leadership. Currently leading a team of 60 software engineers across four scrum teams, Krishna specializes in Software Defined Vehicle solutions and vehicle motion supervision controls software, driving innovations that have contributed to $100M in monthly revenue.
Throughout his career, Krishna has demonstrated exceptional results in automotive software development, particularly in remote vehicle software updates and over-the-air (OTA) technology. His strategic leadership has delivered measurable business impact, including 20% revenue growth, $100M in annual warranty cost savings, and a 30% reduction in project delivery times through the implementation of agile methodologies and AI-based solutions.
Before his current role, Krishna held progressive leadership positions at General Motors, where he managed global OTA vehicle software programs affecting over 6 million vehicles annually and generated $900M in revenue. He has also contributed his expertise to leading automotive and technology companies, including Harman, Ford/Panasonic, and Wipro/HP, working with major OEMs such as Ferrari, Maserati, and Subaru.
Krishna brings deep technical expertise in embedded systems, automotive cybersecurity, cloud technologies (Azure), and automotive standards compliance (ISO9001, ISO26262, FMEA, MISRA). He is PMP certified and holds extensive experience in cross-functional collaboration, having worked with over 150 global suppliers and managed both onsite and offshore development teams.
Known for his innovative approach to problem-solving, Krishna has pioneered the development of virtual validation environments, controller emulators, and automated testing frameworks that have significantly reduced costs and improved efficiency across the automotive software development lifecycle.