MEET OUR TEAM- ENGINEERING STORIES FROM THE INSIDE. FEATURING Aayush KAPUR, R&D Embedded Software Engineer
In this edition of “Meet Our Team”, we speak with Aayush Kapur, R&D Embedded Software Engineer at Engibex. With 14 years of experience spanning embedded software development, automotive systems, and cross-functional engineering, Aayush has built his career at the intersection of technical depth and the bigger picture. From coding his first automotive systems in India to growing into a architect-level thinker who bridges requirements, compliance, and supplier collaboration, he shares his journey, his belief in sustainable growth, and his perspective on what it truly means to evolve as an engineer– across cultures, teams, and disciplines.
“How would you describe yourself as an engineer 8 years ago versus today?“
Eight years ago I was working in India. I now have 14 years of experience in total, and almost all of that time has been spent building my expertise at Engibex. Engibex gave me a deep understanding of how code works together– I was in the automotive sector, doing coding and development, though it was fairly primitive at the time. I didn’t yet have the full picture of what I was doing.
I would describe my journey as going from system developer to someone who understands how everything fits together. I truly grew as an engineer here.
At Engibex, I was part of a small team– three engineers and one architect. I wasn’t only coding; I also had the opportunity to work across different fields and phases of development: requirements analysis, compliance analysis, working with suppliers. The workload was similar, but it exposed me to the bigger picture and to so many other dimensions of engineering.
“Do you remember your first months at Engibex? What stood out to you back then?“
I came from India, so those first months really stood out to me. The environment was incredibly collaborative. You have access to whatever interests you and the freedom to learn more about it. The team was very helpful when it came to navigating Belgian administration and all the practical aspects of settling in. I really appreciated that. It was a very smooth transition.
“What motivated you to join at that time, and did reality match your expectations?“
Yes, reality absolutely matched my expectations. I had done an internship in France and then returned to India for six years. In corporate environments there, there is a clear divide between life and work, and everyone respects it. It is perfectly acceptable to choose the type of career that allows you to combine it with your personal life– something that can feel very different in India.
My motivation for coming to Europe was to grow in a sustainable way, without burning out. And that is exactly what became my reality. I have balance in my family life now.
“Which skills or mindset shifts were the most important in your development?“
It is true that when you change your environment, you have to unlearn certain things and learn new ones. In some corporate settings, certain approaches work well– but they don’t necessarily translate to other environments. The opportunity to work with suppliers taught me how important it is to see and understand the whole picture, not just your own piece of it.
“Was there a specific project or challenge that significantly shaped the way you work today?“
During the first phase of one particular project, we had a significant number of issues that needed to be resolved. Having worked through all of them, that was both the biggest challenge and the biggest learning experience of my career.
I came to understand how differently teams and cultures operate, and how essential it is to build a common understanding. That is the lesson I carry into every complex project now: establish shared understanding first.
“At what moment did you feel you had truly grown into a senior role?“
I started with a very small team. As the team grew, I found myself having more and more discussions with stakeholders at all levels. At a certain point, I felt I was ready to step into the next level– to actually design the software, not just develop within someone else’s design. That shift in confidence was the signal.
“Consulting can be intense and dynamic. What keeps it interesting for you after so many years?“
What I have really valued at Engibex is the support from management. That support helped me a great deal with my confidence and kept my focus on the work itself. I always felt that my managers tried to understand me– they made an effort to check whether the work was genuinely interesting and fulfilling for me. That makes a real difference over the long run.
“How did Engibex’s evolution impact your own growth?“
Engibex has definitely helped me learn a great deal about the industry and how to adapt within it. I catch up with managers quite regularly and value their perspective on things. That outside view of how I can continue to grow has been genuinely helpful– it keeps me from being too close to my own situation.
“If you compare Engibex 8 years ago with today, what feels most different? And what has surprisingly stayed the same?“
The way Engibex communicates internally has evolved– the flow is much easier now. But what has stayed the same is just as striking: no hierarchy, a strong culture of proactiveness. That spirit has not changed.
What has changed is the internal team– it has grown considerably. The social media presence is now very active. And Engibex has become much more agile in terms of its ability to invest and scale.
“If you could give one piece of advice to someone joining Engibex today, what would it be?“
Focus on the fundamentals of your technical expertise. Once you have a solid foundation, everything else can be built on top of it. And keep on learning– through your work, through training, through whatever genuinely interests you. That continuous learning is what will shape you into exactly the kind of engineer you want to become.
