Rukmangadagowda C M

Larsen & Toubro Limited (Precision Engineering and Systems) 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.

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.

• 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.