Plato PathrosePlato Pathrose holds a degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the University of Kerala, India. He began his career as a Design and Development Engineer, working on safety-critical systems in the automotive and avionics sectors. Overtwo decades, he has led systems engineering teams across OEMs and Tier 1/2 suppliers, gaining deep insights into emerging technologies, development processes, and business models.As a consultant, he has supported diverse organizations, including government bodies, in developing safety-critical systems and shaping concepts for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and their integration into infrastructure and public deployment.Plato is the founder of PTS Creative, a consulting and technology firm in Germany, and serves as a techno-strategic advisor in new mobility, focusing on ADAS, automated driving, digitalization, and SDVs. He is also an expert in development processes and methodologies, a certified Lean Six Sigma professional, TRIZ practitioner, Automotive SPICE Assessor, Project Management Professional, and Agile Coach. He provides coaching and consulting to help organizations optimize product development and production, integrating agile and digital strategies. A technology speaker and author, he has published works that support the global development and testing of autonomous vehicles. Read More Read Less