Founder & Principal Consultant

Munish Khanduja

Enterprise Technology Leader  ·  Industry 4.0  ·  Digital Twin  ·  Connected Mobility

With nearly two decades spanning Fortune 500 automotive OEMs, Tier 1 technology consultancies and international manufacturing suppliers, our Founder brings rare depth across connected electronics engineering, vehicle telematics and connected mobility intelligence.

Our Founder has led multi-geography programs across Japan, India, Europe and Australia — always with a focus on measurable business outcomes, not just technical deliverables.

Fortune 500 OEM Tier 1 Technology Partner International Tier 1 Supplier Industry 4.0 Leadership
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Munish Khanduja
Founder & Principal Consultant
Sydney, Australia
19+ Years Connected Mobility Experience
Japan · India · Europe · Australia
19+
Years Experience
1.8M
Units/Year Program Won
60%
Customer Engagement Boost
9→60
Team Scaled in 12 Months
Areas of Expertise

Where Our Founder Adds the Most Value

Decades of real-world delivery across the full connected mobility and Industry 4.0 technology stack.

01
Connected Vehicle Platforms

End-to-end telematics and connectivity solutions — from architecture through commercialisation. Led delivery of a Fortune 500 OEM's connected vehicle platform across 3 countries, enabling 50K+ vehicle subscriptions in the Australian market.

02
Digital Twin and Connected Intelligence

Strategy and implementation of connected digital twin platforms, fleet data intelligence and predictive systems that turn raw operational data into measurable competitive advantage.

03
Business Development and OEM Relations

Proven track record of securing and growing programs with Japanese, European and Australian OEMs — understanding internal buying culture, approval processes and Tier 1 procurement dynamics.

04
Engineering Leadership and Scaling

Built engineering organisations from the ground up — scaling from 9 to 60 engineers in 12 months, implementing the DACA people model, and achieving under 2% attrition with measurable productivity gains.

05
Connected and Power Electronics

Deep technical foundation in body control modules, infotainment, clusters, advanced electronics including power electronics — spanning RFQ, PPAP, ISO 26262 and ASPICE compliance through to SOP.

06
Global Resourcing and Cost Optimisation

Strategic advisory on best-cost country operations, cross-timezone team structures and SLA-driven delivery frameworks that reduce operating costs while maintaining world-class quality.

Career Journey

A Track Record Built Across the Industry

2023 – Present

Founder & Principal Consultant

Axonetics Solutions · Sydney, Australia

Founded Axonetics to bring enterprise-grade connected mobility, digital twin and Industry 4.0 consulting to Australian and global clients. Developing AxonPulse — an EV Battery Health Intelligence platform — alongside advisory engagements with fleet operators, dealers and technology leaders.

2020 – 2023

Engineering Manager — Connected Vehicles & Telematics

Fortune 500 Global Automotive OEM · Australia / Japan / China

Led a multi-geography team across Japan, Australia and China to deliver a Fortune 500 OEM's connected vehicle platform. Managed commercial oversight and planning for 50K+ vehicle subscriptions in the Australian market. Developed deep expertise in Japanese OEM culture, cross-border governance and product development lifecycle approvals.

2016 – 2020

Engineering Manager — Offshore Development Centre

International Tier 1 Automotive Supplier · India

Scaled the ODC engineering team from 9 to 60 in 12 months, with board approval to expand to 100. Achieved 18% operating cost reduction and 25% productivity improvement. Implemented the DACA model reducing attrition to under 2%. Managed full program lifecycle — RFQ to SOP — including PPAP, target costing, fiscal forecasting and commercialisation across R&D, finance, legal and supply chain.

2012 – 2016

Program Manager — Infotainment & Business Development

Tier 1 Technology Consultancy · India

Spearheaded an Infotainment Program leading to a Joint Venture MoU with a European Tier 1. Secured a 1.8M units/year production program with a Japanese OEM. Boosted customer engagement by 60%. Continued OEM business development across India, Japan and Europe through a subsequent international Tier 1 role.

2005 – 2012

Electronics Engineer → Senior Engineering Roles

Various Automotive OEM & Tier 1 Organisations

Nearly a decade building deep technical expertise in body control modules, clusters, infotainment, power electronics and advanced connected automotive systems. Developed foundational knowledge of Indian, Japanese and NAFTA OEM engineering cultures, processes and quality frameworks.

Guiding Principles

Outcomes Over Outputs

Every engagement is judged on business results — revenue growth, cost reduction or risk mitigation — not just deliverables. If we can't tie our work to your P&L, we need to have a different conversation first.

OEM-Level Rigour

Connected mobility and industrial manufacturing are among the most demanding industries on the planet. That discipline — ASPICE, ISO 26262, PPAP, rigorous gate reviews — shapes how we approach every client engagement, regardless of sector.

People Drive Performance

The best technology strategy fails without the right team. Our Founder's DACA model for talent development and attrition management is a direct result of scaling engineering organisations under real delivery pressure.

Cross-Cultural Intelligence

Having navigated Japanese, Indian, European and Australian business cultures, we understand that how you communicate a strategy often matters as much as the strategy itself. Nuance is competitive advantage.

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