Anand Rangaramu

Principal Embedded Systems, EV, Hydrogen Fuel Cell, and Aerospace Systems Architect with 23+ years of experience delivering safety-critical embedded platforms, high-voltage propulsion systems, battery management systems, and vehicle control architectures. Proven leadership across automotive, hydrogen fuel cell, aerospace, eVTOL, defense, and commercial vehicle programs. Deep expertise in 400V/800V battery systems, hydrogen storage and dispensing systems, fuel cell integration, DO-178C, DO-254, ISO 26262 (ASIL-D), embedded C/C++, model-based development, OTA connectivity, and functional safety.

Successfully led cross-functional engineering teams from concept through production while supporting technical due diligence, supplier strategy, and product commercialization.

Principal System Architect / Consultant at Quantum Fuel Systems (2025-01 – Present)

• Principal architect for hydrogen storage, electrified propulsion, aerospace battery systems, and embedded control platforms.
• Lead development of aerospace-grade BMS solutions for drone/eVTOL platforms using Enepaq cells under DO178C objectives.
• Develop automated verification frameworks and fault-tolerant architectures for safety-critical power distribution systems.
• Lead engineers developing hybrid torque blending, diagnostics, and embedded control software.

Principal Systems Architect & Engineering Leader at The Shyft Group / Blue Arc EV (XL Fleet) (2019-01 – 2025-01)

• Defined complete HV battery architecture for production Class 4 EV platforms.
• Integrated CATL, ONE, A123, BMZ, XALT, Kokam, and Freudenberg battery systems.
• Defined software architecture, CAN topology, diagnostics, safety concepts, and validation strategy.
• Collaborated on ADAS, AEB, ACC, charging systems, thermal management, and connected vehicle solutions.
• Supported technical due diligence, supplier evaluations, cost trade studies, fundraising activities, and strategic partnerships.
• Managed OTA architectures, telematics platforms, and MQTT-based fleet connectivity.

Systems Engineering Manager at Quantum Fuel Systems (2007-01 – 2019-01)

• Led systems and software teams developing EV, hybrid, hydrogen, CNG, and military vehicle platforms.
• Developed BMS architectures, SOC/SOH algorithms, diagnostics, OTA platforms, and embedded control systems.
• Designed hydrogen fuel supply modules, hydrogen dispensing systems, and fuel storage controls compliant with SAE standards.
• Supported Department of Defense programs requiring rigorous requirements traceability and safety compliance.

Senior Systems Engineer at Cummins / Caterpillar (2002-01 – 2007-01)

• Developed embedded controls for hybrid powertrains, diesel after-treatment systems, and heavy-duty vehicle applications.
• Performed system analysis, diagnostics development, root-cause investigations, and software integration.

Design and Control of Hybrid Vehicles – University of Michigan (2008-01 – 2008-12)

B.E. in Electronics & Communication Engineering – BMS College of Engineering (2001-01 – 2001-12)