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I'm Kaustubh Deshpande, Engineering Manager and technical leader with 16+ years of experience building high-performing software teams and delivering complex digital products at scale. Most recently, I led engineering efforts at CARIAD, the software arm of the Volkswagen Group, delivering solutions used by millions of VW users across web, mobile, and in-vehicle systems. I balance strategic vision with hands-on credibility, challenging architecture decisions while earning the trust and respect of my team through coaching and code review. Before moving into management, I spent a decade as a hands-on engineer building mobile apps (iOS, Android, Flutter) and full-stack platforms (React, Angular, Spring Boot, Go) for enterprise clients and global consumer products. This technical foundation lets me translate product needs into robust engineering plans, own production infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes, Firebase), and align stakeholders across product, marketing, and leadership. I'm based in Wolfsburg, Germany, and open to Engineering Manager, Senior EM, or Director of Engineering roles across Europe (hybrid/remote).…I'm Kaustubh Deshpande, Engineering Manager and technical leader with 16+ years of experience building high-performing software teams and delivering complex digital products at scale. Most recently, I led engineering efforts at CARIAD, the software arm of the Volkswagen Group, delivering solutions used by millions of VW users across web, mobile, and in-vehicle systems. I balance strategic vision with hands-on credibility, challenging architecture decisions while earning the trust and respect of my team through coaching and code review. Before moving into management, I spent a decade as a hands-on engineer building mobile apps (iOS, Android, Flutter) and full-stack platforms (React, Angular, Spring Boot, Go) for enterprise clients and global consumer products. This technical foundation lets me translate product needs into robust engineering plans, own production infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes, Firebase), and align stakeholders across product, marketing, and leadership. I'm based in Wolfsburg, Germany, and open to Engineering Manager, Senior EM, or Director of Engineering roles across Europe (hybrid/remote).

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I'm Kaustubh Deshpande, Engineering Manager and technical leader with 16+ years of experience building high-performing software teams and delivering complex digital products at scale. Most recently, I led engineering efforts at CARIAD, the software arm of the Volkswagen Group, delivering solutions used by millions of VW users across web, mobile, and in-vehicle systems. I balance strategic vision with hands-on credibility, challenging architecture decisions while earning the trust and respect of my team through coaching and code review. Before moving into management, I spent a decade as a hands-on engineer building mobile apps (iOS, Android, Flutter) and full-stack platforms (React, Angular, Spring Boot, Go) for enterprise clients and global consumer products. This technical foundation lets me translate product needs into robust engineering plans, own production infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes, Firebase), and align stakeholders across product, marketing, and leadership. I'm based in Wolfsburg, Germany, and open to Engineering Manager, Senior EM, or Director of Engineering roles across Europe (hybrid/remote).…I'm Kaustubh Deshpande, Engineering Manager and technical leader with 16+ years of experience building high-performing software teams and delivering complex digital products at scale. Most recently, I led engineering efforts at CARIAD, the software arm of the Volkswagen Group, delivering solutions used by millions of VW users across web, mobile, and in-vehicle systems. I balance strategic vision with hands-on credibility, challenging architecture decisions while earning the trust and respect of my team through coaching and code review. Before moving into management, I spent a decade as a hands-on engineer building mobile apps (iOS, Android, Flutter) and full-stack platforms (React, Angular, Spring Boot, Go) for enterprise clients and global consumer products. This technical foundation lets me translate product needs into robust engineering plans, own production infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes, Firebase), and align stakeholders across product, marketing, and leadership. I'm based in Wolfsburg, Germany, and open to Engineering Manager, Senior EM, or Director of Engineering roles across Europe (hybrid/remote).

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I’m Kaustubh Deshpande, Engineering Manager and technical leader with 16+ years of experience building high-performing software teams and delivering complex digital products at scale. Most recently, I led engineering efforts at CARIAD, the software arm of the Volkswagen Group, delivering solutions used by millions of VW users across web, mobile, and in-vehicle systems. I balance strategic vision with hands-on credibility, challenging architecture decisions while earning the trust and respect of my team through coaching and code review.

Before moving into management, I spent a decade as a hands-on engineer building mobile apps (iOS, Android, Flutter) and full-stack platforms (React, Angular, Spring Boot, Go) for enterprise clients and global consumer products. This technical foundation lets me translate product needs into robust engineering plans, own production infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes, Firebase), and align stakeholders across product, marketing, and leadership. I’m based in Wolfsburg, Germany, and open to Engineering Manager, Senior EM, or Director of Engineering roles across Europe (hybrid/remote).

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Work Experience

Function Owner – Connectivity (VW/Audi Remote Parking) at Volkswagen Group

September 30, 2024 - July 29, 2025

Owned and led BLE-based remote parking assistance function. Delivered integration with OneInfotainment@Android platform. Acted as a bridge between technical and product strategy teams.

Software Engineering Lead | Technical Contributor at CARIAD

July 1, 2024 - Present

Senior technical contributor on the Volkswagen Identity Kit (IDK), a unified authentication and identity platform powering secure access for millions of users across VW Group's digital ecosystem. Delivered full-stack features (frontend: Angular/React/Next.js; backend: Go/TypeScript), mentored junior engineers, contributed to CI/CD improvements, and provided architectural direction across teams.

Software Engineering Manager at CARIAD (Volkswagen Group)

January 31, 2024 - July 29, 2025

Led the design, development, and maintenance of the Volkswagen mobile app. Transformed the engineering team from lowest to highest performing across all KPIs. Increased app store rating from 3.0★ to 4.7★; reduced customer complaints by over 70%. Delivered seamless collaboration across marketing, design, and product teams. Mentored cross-functional teams, implemented best practices in mobile/IoT development. Strategized technology roadmap aligned with VW's customer experience goals.

Strategic Technology Architect & Full-Stack Lead at Sensars (Biomedical Neuroprosthetics)

January 1, 2024 - Present

Led the development of a clinical full-stack platform in 90 days, bridging hardware sensor data with a web/cloud interface for personalized care. Collaborated with research and clinical stakeholders to iterate the MVP, ensuring compliance and user-friendliness for clinical trials. Designed a core API architecture to handle real-time health data with low latency and strong security.

Function Owner | Technical Product Owner – Connectivity at CARIAD

October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024

Owned end-to-end delivery of remote parking assistance for VW and AUDI vehicles (OneInfotainment@Android) across EU markets via BLE connectivity. Defined feature roadmap from technical scoping through to production release. Coordinated across OEM hardware teams, software engineers, and product stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant feature delivery.

Full Stack Engineer – MyVolkswagen Portal at CARIAD

March 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025

Built core components of the MyVolkswagen Portal using Node.js, Spring Boot, and Angular. Enhanced performance, maintainability, and integration with VW digital ecosystem.

Software Engineering Manager at CARIAD

February 1, 2022 - January 31, 2024

Led the engineering team responsible for the Volkswagen mobile app — a consumer-facing product with millions of active users across Europe. Managed a cross-functional, multi-location team; owned roadmap planning, sprint execution, release management, and post-launch monitoring. Built engineering culture with code review standards, TDD/BDD practices, and automated deployments; mentored engineers and aligned engineering with business KPIs.

Senior Engineering Leader – Identity & Consumer Platforms at CARIAD (Volkswagen Group)

February 1, 2022 - Present

Scaled platforms serving 10M+ users, ensuring foundational identity services are startup-fast yet enterprise-stable. Oversaw the integration of user-centric features that drive engagement across a global B2C digital ecosystem.

Software Development Specialist at Volkswagen AG

December 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025

Contributed to software development projects within Volkswagen AG.

Full Stack Engineer at Volkswagen AG

September 1, 2020 - March 31, 2022

Contributed to the development of the MyVolkswagen portal across frontend (React, Angular) and backend (Spring Boot); served as AWS infrastructure engineer and established cloud infrastructure patterns used by the team.

Software Architect at Volkswagen IT Services India

December 31, 2018 - July 29, 2025

Architected software solutions tailored for Volkswagen IT Services.

Software Development Specialist at Volkswagen AG

June 1, 2018 - September 30, 2020

Joined Volkswagen AG as mobile developer, full-stack engineer, and AWS infrastructure engineer — provided end-to-end ownership of features across the VW digital ecosystem.

Senior Project Associate at Cognizant

December 31, 2015 - July 29, 2025

Handled senior-level project associate responsibilities at Cognizant.

Software Architect at Volkswagen IT Services India Pvt. Ltd.

April 1, 2015 - June 30, 2018

Architected and maintained the VW Service iOS and Android applications — deployed and actively used across 20+ countries. Responsible for feature development, architecture decisions, performance optimization, and App Store/Play Store release management.

Tech Lead at Clarice Technologies

December 31, 2014 - July 29, 2025

Led technical teams and projects.

Senior Project Associate at Cognizant Technology Solutions

May 1, 2014 - April 30, 2015

iOS mobile application developer working with enterprise clients including Estée Lauder and Ernst & Young. Delivered native iOS features against tight enterprise delivery timelines.

IT Analyst at Tata Consultancy Services

December 31, 2013 - July 29, 2025

Performed IT analyst functions and responsibilities.

Tech Lead, Product Development at Clarice Technologies

August 1, 2013 - May 31, 2014

Led IoT application development for Arrayent's connected device platform — early-career exposure to embedded and connected product engineering. Responsible for architecture decisions and coordinating with cross-market stakeholders.

IT Analyst at Tata Consultancy Services

October 1, 2012 - August 31, 2013

IT Analyst focusing on iOS development and enterprise app features; contributed to delivering software solutions within tight timelines.

Software Engineer at Geodesic

December 31, 2011 - July 29, 2025

Software engineering role focusing on development tasks.

Engineering Lead – Mobile Product Transformation at Volkswagen AG

April 1, 2011 - September 1, 2020

Led the total overhaul of the Volkswagen Mobile App, increasing the store rating from 2.2 to 4.2 stars through a relentless focus on UI/UX stability and performance. Spent nearly a decade building and shipping international software products using a modern stack of Web and Mobile technologies.

Software Engg at Geodesic

November 1, 2007 - November 30, 2011

Worked on Mundu IM, HTC Chatter, 4GT for Windows Mobile Client (C#.NET CF 2.0). Early-career exposure to Windows Mobile and desktop client development.