Rukmangadagowda C M
Business & Strategy oriented Aerospace and Defence professional with 10+ years of experience in Defence and Aerospace systems, product and technology roadmap development and execution. Experienced in market analysis, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership across complex aerospace and defence platforms.
Currently pursuing MBA at IIM Bangalore with focus on Strategy, Market Insight, Business Decisions framework and Leadership. Adept at delivering high-impact outcomes through strategic thinking, customer engagement, and in-house innovation.
Experience
Manager – Product Development
Larsen & Toubro Limited (Precision Engineering and Systems)
Bengaluru
Lead development initiatives for advanced defence systems supporting India’s indigenisation strategy.
- Led development of export-focused Air Defence Gun program, managing cross-functional teams from concept through qualification trials.
- Built indigenous automation capabilities, reducing reliance on foreign OEM technologies.
- Designed a patent-pending automated article handling system, enhancing operational efficiency in defence manufacturing.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain teams to transition complex defence products from prototype to production scale.
- Conducted strategic evaluation of technology alternatives to strengthen domestic defence capabilities.
Manager – Product/Technology & Strategy Development
Larsen & Toubro Limited (Defence)
Mumbai
Worked at the intersection of technology strategy, product development and defence market opportunities.
- Led development of weapon and mobility platforms aligned with DRDO strategic programs.
- Developed technology roadmaps linking product innovation to long-term strategic capabilities.
- Established an Electro-Optics Center of Excellence, enabling domestic supply chains for precision optical systems.
- Managed R&D investments and capital expenditure decisions aligned with future defence platform requirements.
- Supported cross-functional collaboration between engineering, manufacturing and business leadership for new defence product initiatives.
Assistant Manager / Senior Engineer / GET – Project Management
Larsen & Toubro Limited (Defence)
Mumbai
- Contributed to K9 Vajra-T artillery program, one of India’s largest defence manufacturing initiatives.
- Led 20+ member international field trials teams, coordinating with global technology partners and defence stakeholders.
- Managed subsystem integration, validation, and operational testing for complex military platforms.
Education
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
MBA – Post Graduate Program in Enterprise Management
General Secretary and Treasurer, Student Affairs Council (2025-26)
The National Institute of Engineering, Mysore
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical
Skills
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strategic Planning & Market Intelligence
Aerospace & Defence Industry Analysis
Product Portfolio Strategy
Technology Roadmap Development | Strategic Research & Whitepapers
Executive Communication & Strategy Decks
Cross-functional Program Leadership
STRATEGY & ANALYTICAL PROJECTS (MBA)
Strategic Analysis of Indian Defence Industry
Conducted market research on air defence ecosystem including value chain, procurement drivers and industry trends.
Demand Forecasting Model for Gold
Built predictive model integrating macroeconomic variables and historical price trends.
Organisational Behaviour Study
Research on cross-generational workforce dynamics in modern organisations.
CERTIFICATIONS
An Innovation Sprint from Idea to Business
ESMT Berlin
Harvard Manage Mentor (HBR)
Harvard Business Publishing
Managerial Development Program
XLRI, Jamshedpur
AWARDS & LEADERSHIP
Runner-up – Simulation game
Council on Business and Society, ESSEC Business School, Paris
Winner – Marketing Strategy Case Competition
IIM Bangalore
Developed B2C Go-to-Market strategy for a consumer product
TechIQ Finalist and Pioneering Innovation Award Runner-up
L&T Innovation Awards
CSR Co-ordinator
L&T Bengaluru
Volunteer and Zonal Co-ordinator
Youth for Seva, Bengaluru
LANGUAGES
English
Advanced
Hindi
Upper Intermediate
Kannada
Native