Vishal Sharma is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in product engineering and vehicle simulations. Currently serving as a Senior Product Engineer(Simulation) at A123 Systems, Vishal previously held positions including Senior Manager at Volvo Trucks India, where responsibilities included leading vehicle simulation teams and developing standalone battery simulation frameworks. Prior roles include Senior Performance Engineer(Battery) at Caterpillar Inc., focusing on battery model development and testing, and Technical Lead at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India, where Vishal led projects in battery modeling and vehicle simulations. Educational qualifications include a Master of Technology in Solid Mechanics and Dynamics and a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, both from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.