Technical Staff Engineer-Software Quality Assurance - Microchip Automotive GmbH & Co.KG - Heilbronn, Germany
(2021-10)
- Define and maintain processes, templates, checklists, guidelines, work instructions etc. as per ASPICE 3.1 / 4.0 CL 3, ISO 21434 & IEC 62443-4-1 Standards.
- Drive process improvement initiatives at the organizational software development processes level.
- Support project teams in deploying the organizational software development processes with & without tailoring.
- Perform internal, formal CL1, CL2 & CL3 ASPICE assessments and ASPICE Gap Analysis.
- Perform ISO 21434 assessments.
- Work with project teams to define and implement the action plan to address the findings reported from ASPICE and ISO 21434 Assessments.
- Deliver trainings on organizational software development processes (Compliant to ASPICE 3.1 CL3, ISO 21434, ISO 26262 & IEC 62443-4-1).
- Good knowledge on Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) regulation.
System and Software Quality Assurance Engineer - Amaris Deutschland GmbH (Worked for Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH / Valeo Peiker Accustic GmbH & Co. KG) - Bietigheim-Bissingen / Friedrichsdorf, Germany
(2018-09 - 2021-09)
- Support project teams in defining and implementing the optimal processes as per the requirements of Organizational QMS and ASPICE standards
- Create and maintain the System & Software Quality Assurance Plans for the assigned projects.
- Perform work products reviews, release audits, baseline audits for the assigned projects.
- Performed internal and formal ASPICE Assessments.
- Supported project teams in defining and implementing action plans to address reported findings from ASPICE Assessments.
Senior Specialist, Process Excellence Group - Harman Connected Services India Private Limited - Bangalore, India
(2015-08 - 2018-08)
- Supported project team in defining optimal processes as per the requirements of Organization Quality Management System and ASPICE standards
- Reviewed, approved and assisted in implementing the tailored processes
- Created and maintained quality assurance strategy for the assigned projects
- Performed work products reviews, release readiness audits, metrics analysis at the project level.
- Performed internal ASPICE Assessments.
- Ensured the closure of Non-conformances.
- Ensured the process improvements identified in the project are implemented effectively
- Acted as interface to the customer in order to drive joint initiatives between customer and organization
- Monthly reviews with Client QA to jointly review the process health of the project
- Provided process awareness trainings to Project teams.
- Supported the organization in achieving the ASPICE L3 recertification.
- Participated in external ASPICE assessments.
Associate Consultant - Mindtree Private Limited - Bangalore, India
(2014-01 - 2015-08)
- Supported project team in defining the optimal processes as per the requirements of CMMI standards.
- Created and maintained Quality Assurance Plan for the assigned projects
- Defined and tracked project metrics
- Reviewed and approved tailored processes
- Performed work products review
- Conducted Internal Audits to ensure implemented processes are compliant to org QMS & ensured the closure of Non-conformances
- Supported project team for re-certification of CMMI Services L3
- Coordinated post-mortem meetings and reviewed the Post-mortem reports
Process Engineer, Process Excellence Group - KPIT Technologies Limited - Bangalore, India
(2010-01 - 2013-12)
- Supported project teams in defining optimal processes as per the requirements of Organization Quality Management System and ASPICE standards
- Created and maintained Quality Assurance Plan for assigned projects
- Reviewed, approved and assisted in implementing the tailored processes
- Track the process performance against the defined goals for the project
- Performed internal audits to ensure implemented processes are compliant to Quality Management System and ASPICE standards. Ensured the closure of Non-conformances
- Ensured that process improvements identified in the project are implemented effectively
- Acted as interface to the customer in order to drive joint initiatives between customer and organization
- Performed Root Cause Analysis for project issues, internal defects and Customer reported defects. Ensured identified corrective and preventive actions are implemented effectively
- Performed Metrics analysis at project level
- Performed Release audits for the deliverables
- Provided Quality Management System trainings to Project teams
- Participated in external ASPICE assessments
- Facilitated "Lessons Learned" meetings with project teams after the closure of the project
- Contributed towards process improvements at Org level
