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Hardware to Code: How Software is Transforming the Automotive Industry – Mukesh Kumar, EPGP 2010

About the Book

Hardware to Code unpacks the most profound 10-S factor framework and transformation in automotive history—the rise of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs). This book explores how the auto industry is shifting from gears and engines to cloud platforms, AI, and over-the-air updates. Across 21 insightful chapters, it decodes what SDVs truly mean, why they’re reshaping the mobility landscape, and how traditional OEMs, chipmakers, cloud giants, and startups are battling for control of the next-gen vehicle stack.Part One dives into the core technologies driving this shift—SDV architecture, generative AI, electrification, and cybersecurity. Part Two explores the business implications, from shifting valuations and startup innovation to the evolving power play between Big Tech and automakers.The book captures foreword and insights from industry leaders and wraps with real-world case studies and a forward-looking conversation with strategy experts, offering global and regional context. A must-read for tech leaders, OEMs, investors, and anyone navigating the future of mobility.

About the Author

Mukesh Sharma has completed his EPGP from IIM Bangalore and holds an engineering degree from Delhi College of Engineering. He is described as a global automotive expert with over 25 years of experience spanning India, Japan, and China.

Currently, Mukesh Sharma leads Tech Mahindra’s business in Greater China. His work focuses on the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) revolution in China, driving digital transformation for OEMs, AI-led manufacturing, and EV ecosystems.

Before his current role, he worked with major automotive companies like Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors. He has a track record of delivering strategic outcomes, including P&L growth, digital monetization, and M&A integrations for Fortune 500 clients.  

Mukesh Sharma is also a respected voice in automotive disruption, having authored SAE publications and curated TEDx platforms in China. His work centers on enabling companies to transition from hardware-driven to software-powered enterprises to remain competitive in the evolving mobility landscape.  

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