Linson Qiao

Technical Program Manager with 15+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional software and platform programs across distributed and cloud-based development environments. Proven ability to drive clarity in ambiguous, multi-team settings by translating high-level objectives into structured programs, aligned execution plans, and measurable outcomes. Strong track record of coordinating engineering, product, QA, and partner teams to deliver large-scale systems with improved predictability, quality, and velocity.

Technical Program Manager - Aptiv

(2024-01)

Perception Platform

• Own and drive end-to-end program execution for perception platform initiatives across 4+ global vehicle programs, aligning engineering delivery with product goals and release timelines
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, product, QA, data, and suppliers) across the U.S., Europe, and Asia to ensure alignment on priorities, dependencies, and deliverables
• Translate ambiguous product and system requirements into structured program plans, milestones, and execution strategies
• Establish clear execution structure and communication cadence, improving team alignment and delivery clarity, increasing on-time milestone delivery across teams
• Identify risks and unblock execution issues, ensuring consistent progress across multiple teams and minimizing delivery delays
• Provide clear program narratives and status updates to leadership, enabling informed decision-making and prioritization
• Define execution frameworks and prioritization models in ambiguous program environments, enabling structured execution and cross-team alignment

Staff Engineer / Technical Program Manager - General Motors

(2018-01 - 2024-12)

• Led large-scale platform programs including Level 4 Virtual ECU (VECU), enabling distributed development and validation across multiple engineering teams
• Coordinated cross-functional execution across engineering, platform, and supplier teams to align on milestones, risks, and deliverables
• Reduced development cycle time by ~50% by enabling parallel workflows with virtual simulation environment and improving program structure
• Managed complex dependencies across teams and suppliers, proactively identifying risks and driving resolution to prevent delays
• Established program tracking, reporting, and communication frameworks to ensure visibility into progress and issues
• Acted as a central point of coordination, aligning stakeholders and driving execution across multiple workstreams
• Delivered Driver Monitoring System (DMS) program through strong stakeholder alignment and integration leadership for SuperCruse production

Senior Staff Engineer / Program Manager - Continental Automotive

(2012-01 - 2018-12)

• Led global ADAS programs across multi-vendor ecosystems, aligning system, software, and supplier teams to deliver production launches
• Managed complex integration across sensing, control systems, and embedded platforms
• Delivered system integration, validation, and production readiness for safety-critical applications
• Owned risk management, escalation handling, and cross-team dependency resolution in large-scale programs
• Designed execution workflows and communication models to improve multi-team coordination and delivery predictability

Early Career Foundations – Systems, Programs & Supplier Management - Continental Automotive, Motorola, Delphi

(1999-01 - 2012-12)

Continental Automotive (2006–2012), Motorola (2004–2006), Delphi (1999–2004)

• Built deep expertise in embedded systems, controls, and safety-critical system architecture
• Contributed to development and launch of multiple production automotive systems
• Established strong foundation in system integration, validation, and production readiness
• Strong hands-on experience in embedded software and vehicle architecture

Master of Systems Engineering - Systems Engineering - University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI

M.S. - Electrical Engineering - University of Detroit Michigan

B.S. - Electrical Engineering - Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications Nanjing, China