Systems Integration & Delivery
Translating requirements into deliverable features across complex systems, coordinating interfaces, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.
Emmanuel Okpaluba
Graduate Systems Integration Engineer
Electronics & Complex Systems
Bringing together Technology, Product Strategy, and the Delivery of Exceptional Customer Experiences
About Me
I am a Graduate Systems Integration Engineer at Jaguar Land Rover. I work on the delivery, integration and validation of complex vehicle features - connecting requirements, systems integration, testing, and stakeholder alignment to deliver robust customer-ready features.
My engineering foundation is in control systems and embedded software. I have contributed to integration and feature verification activities for advanced driver assistance and control systems, using a structured approach to problem-solving, risk management, and delivery quality.
Alongside my engineering role, I serve as Co-Lead for the Jaguar Land Rover Graduate Innovation Challenge (GIC), helping run a global programme spanning 10 countries. This has strengthened my capability in cross-functional leadership, delivery coordination, and translating technical ideas into initiatives aligned with business strategy and customer value.
My long-term trajectory is to operate at the intersection of engineering delivery, innovation, and product strategy - taking increasing responsibility for prioritisation, stakeholder management, and guiding teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
- Complex feature integration and validation across multidisciplinary systems
- Structured problem solving: root cause, risk, and release readiness
- Cross-functional coordination to deliver customer-ready outcomes
- Programme leadership through global innovation delivery (GIC)
Focus Areas
I focus on delivering complex engineering outcomes by connecting systems thinking, technical execution, and stakeholder alignment. My work prioritises reliability, clarity of decision-making, and customer impact.
- Complex systems integration and feature delivery
- Engineering validation, quality, and release readiness
- Cross-functional coordination and delivery ownership
- Innovation initiatives aligned to business and customer strategy
Systems Integration
Engineering Delivery
Product Thinking
Innovation
Skills
Validation, Quality & Release Readiness
Structured verification and evidence-based decisions to support feature readiness, risk management, and reliable customer outcomes.
Data-Led Engineering Decisions
Using analysis to diagnose issues, prioritise actions, and communicate clear technical narratives that drive timely decisions.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Leading through influence, aligning cross-functional teams, and running delivery cadence—strengthened through global programme leadership (GIC).
Toolbox: Python, C++, MATLAB/Simulink, embedded systems, PLC programming, CANalyzer, CANape, Corvus.
Selected Projects
A selection of professional and academic work demonstrating systems thinking, engineering delivery, and leadership. Professional projects are presented at a high level to respect confidentiality.
Professional
Systems Simulation & Validation Acceleration
Supported the design and validation of a model-predictive control (MPC) simulation capability to accelerate calibration testing for vehicle features.
- Contributed to simulation model behaviour and validation scenarios
- Reduced dependency on time-intensive physical testing through earlier validation
- Applied structured, evidence-based decision making to support delivery quality
Outcome: Improved efficiency of calibration validation workflows and enabled earlier identification of integration risks.
Leadership
Global Innovation Platform Value & ROI Framework
Co-led the redesign of how value and return-on-investment are assessed within the Jaguar Land Rover Graduate Innovation Challenge (GIC), a global programme spanning 10+ countries.
- Developed a structured framework to assess historical and future project value
- Improved visibility of innovation impact across stakeholders
- Strengthened integration pathways between innovation projects and the business
Outcome: Improved governance, delivery focus, and strategic alignment of innovation initiatives.
Academic
Autonomous Vehicle Systems Integration & Control
Academic project focused on enabling autonomous control of a Formula Student vehicle through integrated drive, steering, and braking systems.
- Designed modular system models and control architecture in Simulink
- Validated subsystems individually before full system integration
- Managed system-level behaviour and interface dependencies
Outcome: Demonstrated end-to-end systems integration, control design, and validation under real-world constraints.
Let’s Connect
I’m open to conversations around engineering delivery, systems integration, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.
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What I’m Open To
- Engineering and systems-focused roles
- Product, innovation, and delivery discussions
- Leadership, mentoring, and collaboration opportunities