Javed Khan on career motivation
From At The Intelligent Edge ft. Javed Khan of Aptiv · · AutoVision News Radio
“I'm having the opportunity to apply 20 plus years of my experience building software and technology to the real world, which is a car. Being able to experience that across many different OEMs and make a difference in people's everyday lives is what drives me and my colleagues at Aptiv.”
On , Javed Khan, Executivr Vice President and President of Software and Advanced Safety & User Experience at Aptiv, spoke about career motivation during At The Intelligent Edge ft. Javed Khan of Aptiv on AutoVision News Radio.
About Javed Khan
In an August 2025 podcast appearance, Javed Khan discussed Aptiv's approach to software-defined vehicles, describing the concept as involving three primary elements: separating software from hardware, enabling independent software updates, and using data collection to continuously improve systems in real time. He emphasized that "software at the intelligent edge" allows computationally expensive activities to be performed inside the vehicle, supporting real-time decision-making for autonomous driving and advanced user experiences. Khan also noted that the primary advantage for car buyers of advanced driver-assistance systems operating at the edge is safety, along with better navigation and personalized experiences. Khan stated that a significant part of his role involves running a profitable and growing business, including customer engagement and technology sales. He highlighted the importance of modular solutions and the role of Wind River as a hardened operating system for safety-critical systems. Khan said he encourages a continuous learning mindset among engineers and leaders, particularly regarding AI, and that he values the opportunity to apply over 20 years of software and technology experience to the automotive industry, working across multiple OEMs to impact everyday lives.