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From traditional trucks to software-driven innovation

14 OCTOBER 2024

”Every problem has a solution, me and my team just need to find the right one for each obstacle we encounter,” says Meera Aravind, Product Owner for simulation tests within autonomous trucks at , Södertälje.

When she started at software wasn’t as much of a priority as it is today. “Back then, was more of a traditional truck company – but now software development is really the core of everything we do”, Meera continuous.

I’ve been at for seven years now and I can’t think of myself working somewhere else right now. I feel at home here! Since day one I’ve felt that I have the chance to progress in my career and have full support of my managers and my team.

R&D is all about creating what the customers need and want – in the future. But making sure we do it the right way: prioritizing both the technical side of it as well as finding the right balance of the product before commercializing it.

Being a new area of expertise needs to define what qualifies as a successful autonomous vehicle before launching it to the market – safety of course being a top priority. “There is no blue print to follow in this area, we need to define and execute what will be a top level product. I can’t imagine a more challenging and rewarding assignment. That’s why I truly love my work!” Meera finishes with a smile.