Behind the Wheel: Matt Lewis the Head of Architecture & Diagnostics at Aston Martin Lagonda

Techne Connect

This week we are speaking to Matt Lewis, the Head of Architecture & Diagnostics at Aston Martin Lagonda.

Matt secured himself a place at the University of Glamorgan in South Wales, where he began a four-year degree in Electronic & Communication Engineering. This honed his engineering ability, as he excelled in the practical aspects of the course, graduating with a First-Class Honours.

Matt has worked multiple roles during his five years at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and was selected to participate in their Management Development Programme (MDP). He eventually led a small team, and before taking an opportunity at Bentley as the Manager of Electrical Test, Integration, and Build—a role that became the springboard for his leadership career in Electrical & Electronic Engineering.

At Bentley, Matt led a highly skilled and determined team, and his leadership was improved by a 12-month Volkswagen leadership programme, where he attained the Volkswagen leadership license. This program provided him with valuable tools that helped him navigate complex situations throughout his career.

After seven successful years at Bentley, Matt was offered the opportunity to lead a department consisting of four talented teams. He is now the Head of Architecture & Diagnostics at Aston Martin, a position he has held for two years. In this role, he is responsible for EE Architecture & Networks, Systems & Feature Engineering, Functional Safety, Vehicle Cyber Security, and Diagnostics.

We also talk about Battery Electric Vehicles, Ultra-high efficiency engines, and the impact of changing legislations.