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Neha Singhal

Neha is a passionate advocate for Human-Centered Design, an Interactive Design Research lead at the Human Factors Design and Research team at Ford Motor Company. She focuses on HMI artifacts, augmented reality studies, and human factors research for advanced vehicle technologies. With a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction, she has extensive experience in rapid prototyping andRead more

Hardeep Singh

With over a decade of experience in automotive ergonomics and human factors, this expert currently serves as Assistant Chief Engineer at Lucid Motors, where they lead occupant packaging and human factors strategy. Their work focuses on delivering user-centered design solutions that enhance comfort, usability, and spatial efficiency in premium electric vehicles. Prior roles at FCA,Read more

Gary Streelman

Gary Streelman, Director Advanced Engineering and New Concepts for Magneti Marelli Electronics North America. BS and MS degrees in Engineering from the University of Michigan. Currently managing activity related to Infotainment systems, vehicle connectivity and new technology directions. As the Director of Advanced Engineering and New Concepts at Magneti Marelli Electronics North America, Gary’s professionalRead more

Frank Wippich

Frank Wippich is the managing director of gestigon GmbH – a Valeo company. In his 20+years professional work experiences, he designed, tested and managed automotive infotainment and vision products – from initiation to market launch. Before gestigon / Valeo, Frank has worked internationally for Visteon, Panasonic and Blindsight, a computer vision company bought by Amazon.Read more

Shormin Chowdhury

I am an Expert in the Auto Electronics Industry with a special focus on Connected Car Modules and Future IVI/ ADAS/ Autonomous Vehicle Domain Controllers. Strong automotive electronics leader with 20 years of experience in Infotainment, Cockpit, ADAS and Electric Vehicle modules. Led global teams to deliver in-house built-to-print HW design and SW platforms, resultingRead more

Jake Tanana

Jake Tanana is a strategic engineering executive with extensive experience in the PowerSports and Automotive industries. Currently serving as the Director of Software, Hardware & Mechanical Engineering at Polaris Inc., he leads the development of cutting-edge vehicle software and systems. Jake is renowned for driving innovation, scaling global engineering organizations, and managing multimillion-dollar budgets toRead more

Sana Jafri

Sana Jafri is a technology enthusiast with experience in ideating, designing, and developing innovative and challenging user experience projects. Sana is the Lead UX Architect at Mitsubishi Electric, working on projects that focus on enhancing the in-cabin user experience of next-gen ICE, Battery Electric and Autonomous Vehicles. She has a Master’s Degree in Human-Computer InteractionRead more

Hector Guzman

Hector Guzman is Senior Director of Engineering at IEE Sensing, where he leads engineering, quality, and testing operations in support of strategic growth across the region. With over two decades of experience in automotive electronics, he brings deep expertise in product development, systems integration, and cross-functional leadership. Passionate about innovation, team development, and customer satisfaction,Read more

Giuseppe (Joe) Cannella

Joe (Giuseppe) Cannella has comprehensive work experience spanning various roles and companies. Joe started their career at Ford in 1988 as a Process Engineer and went on to work in different positions such as Preventive Maintenance Engineer, OAP PVT Resident Engineer, and Systems Engineer – Climate. In 2000, they joined General Motors as a DRERead more

Praveen Narayanan

Praveen Narayanan leads the advisory for Frost & Sullivan’s Automotive and Mobility Americas team. Praveen has about 21 years of experience in the automotive industry across advisory and technology roles working for companies such as Frost & Sullivan, TomTom and ChargePoint. Praveen focuses on key areas such as software-defined vehicles, EV charging infrastructure, next-generation digitalRead more