Quality Manager and ASPICE Principal Assessor

Visionary and results-oriented Engineering Leader and ASPICE Principal Assessor with over 23 years of comprehensive expertise in the automotive sector. Successfully led large, cross-functional teams (130+ engineers) across global business units, enhancing engineering efficiency. His expertise includes scaling Verification & Validation (V&V) strategies for safety-critical systems (airbags, steering, brakes) and institutionalizing process conformity to standards such as ISO 26262 and ISO 21434. Known for initiating technical transformations, including the integration of GenAI into V&V workflows and HIL-to-SIL virtualization architecture, which led to significant cost savings. Key profile strengths include Functional Safety + Automotive, Quality Leadership + Standards, ISO 26262 / Functional Safety.

Led large, cross-functional teams (130+ engineers) across global business units to enhance engineering efficiency. Scaled Verification & Validation (V&V) strategies for safety-critical systems (airbags, automotive steering, braking). Pioneered the integration of GenAI into V&V workflows and implemented HIL-to-SIL virtualization architecture, resulting in multi-million dollar savings. Institutionalized process conformity to ASPICE, ISO 26262, and ISO 21434 across international borders (India, Germany).