Manoj Kumar
software architect,
Ford Motor Co.
Manoj Kumar is a software architect at Ford Motor company with around 15 years of experience in automotive software innovation. Over these years, Kumar has designed, developed and integrated next-gen HMI (human machine interface) and software-defined vehicle architecture. A subject matter expert in ISO 26262 and complex HMI system validation, Kumar tries to fill the gap between agile software development and rigorous automotive safety standards, with a current focus on AI-driven automotive validation to make sure the automotive cockpit remains innovative and failsafe.