Titus Varghese

Experience

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  Genesys International Corporation Ltd

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Trainee GIS

  # Trained in GIS and Mapping concepts# Contributed to map creation projects for NAVTEQ, focusing on expansion and updates.# Provided mentorship to new team members and conducted quality inspections.# Quickly adapted to new technologies and acquired leadership skills in a rapidly expanding organization

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  NAVTEQ

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Project Responsible

  # Assisted Project Managers and Project Leaders to execute projects, conducting team trainings, defining project and process specifications, managing and tracking project performance metrics.# Supervised production work in projects with team sizes varying from 20-60 individuals working in multiple shifts. # Conducted quality assurance inspections and reviews on the work done by production coders in NAVTEQ's proprietary map software.# Assisted database engineers, both regionally and globally for managing map validation processes and exceptions. Show less

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  Nokia Maps

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

  Quality Engineer, Quality Systems

  # Certified and experienced in ISO9001:2015 internal and lead auditor programs.# Conducted internal QMS audits at Nokia Maps, focusing on business processes.# Served as observer auditor in customer audits/assessments and external ISO 9001 audits, supporting audit guide.# Supported root cause analysis and drove corrective/preventive actions to closure.# Established quality checklists and parameters for critical product attributes.

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  HERE Technologies

  Jan 2014 - now

  # Directed the planning, monitoring, and execution of automotive OEM programs, projects and product releases, ensuring seamless progression from initiation to completion. Served as the key point of contact for customers.# Guiding product definition and aligning customer requirements for seamless project execution.# Leading global cross-functional teams in the development and delivery of intricate map software products, overseeing the successful release of more than 1600 map products annually across 10+ global markets/regions. # Working in collaboration with cross-functional leaders, including business directors, department heads, engineering managers, lead engineers, and sales/customer support leaders & teams.# Proficient in lean agile methodologies, with expertise in implementing Scrum/Kanban practices and ceremonies.# Designed & managed Product Release Metrics for all programs. Show less # Team manager overseeing 10+ product validation engineers, responsible for validations and end user testing of 300+ monthly and quarterly delivered map products. # Gained expertise in recruitment, salary planning, performance assessments, calibrations, appraisals, and people coaching. # Led successful automation projects to streamline validation efforts and optimize processes. Gained 90% efficiency for product validations with EASE initiatives (eliminate, automate, simplify, enhance). # Proactively prioritized business requirements for validation automation and testing, actively managing product backlogs. Show less # Conducted rigorous product & process quality audits in map production and software engineering, identifying non-conformances, and recommending process improvements.# Executed ISO9001 supplier audits across India, emphasizing product quality and system compliance for HERE's map vendors.# Certified Automotive-SPICE provisional assessor with focused quality assurance experience.# Deployed and administered Cloud QMS across HERE organization.# Key role in the development of the quality audit framework and HERE audit process, and related tools. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Jan 2019 - now

  • Product Validation Team Lead

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  • Sr.Quality Engineer, HERE Corporate Quality Office

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2017