Constantin Ghigeanu

Experience

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  Groupe Renault

  Nov 2009 - Apr 2015

  Responsible for producing, updating and validating (HIL or vehicle) the specific diagnosis deliverables for engineering, factory and after-sales, within the alliance Renault-Nissan (diagnosis database, general diagnosis resource files, configuration files). Managing the industrial IT infrastructure maintenance activity, preventive and curative maintenance, new computer systems integration, ticketing application supervisor.

  • Software Engineer

    Sept 2012 - Apr 2015

  • IT Engineer

    Nov 2009 - Aug 2012
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  Groupe Renault

  Jun 2015 - May 2022

  Lead the team responsible for the Hardware in the Loop SW validation of the specific vehicle powertrain ECU Embedded SW functions: manual validation, automatic validation, test design, automatic test devel (Python):o Guide and coach the Project Managers to help them manage the transversal activities for all the Renault ECM/HEV/EV SW projects – cross-productso Monitor the progress of the validations and ensure the delivery on time and qualityo Manage the process, implement an Agile mindset and use of methodologies (Scrumban)o Manage the resources, setting up the teamso Manage project priorities, team organization, workload distributiono Manage the communication and synchronization between my perimeter and the otherengineering perimeters involvedo Define the strategies for the next generations projectso Communicate with the main stakeholdersManage an internal team of 3 PM, 4 responsible and 10 specialistsManage the validation activities with 2 external teams (29 specialists in total) Show less Project Manager responsible for Engine Control system and software validation.Achieve the QCD objectives for autovehicle powertrain system and software validation.Pilote the feasibility and robustness of the calibrated powertrain system, respecting the safety and reglementary requirements, including also the diagnosis functions tunning and documentationDesign to Quality: Non Recurrence List, Exemptions management, Budget estimation feasibility, Project risk management, PlanningTunned system validation: SW validation and issues management, vehicle fleets validationCoordonate 6 engineering multi-disciplinary teams for both software and tunning development or SW validationExternal suppliers piloting for engineering activities and servicesSuccessfully leading the above activities for the next projects:o The new Renault Clio 2019 gasoline 3 cyl 1.0L turbo indirect injection engineo The new Renault Twingo 2019 gasoline 3 cyl 0.9L turbo indirect injection engineo Eu6Dtemp upgrade for current Clio, Captur and Logan gasoline 3 cyl 0.9L turbo indirect injection engineo Clio 2019 and Captur 2019 Eu6Dfull upgrade for the gasoline 3 cyl 1.0L turbo indirect injection engine + LPG versionso Sandero 2020 Eu6Dfull gasoline 3 cyl 1.0L turbo indirect injection engine + LPG versions Show less Project manager for all the Powertrain Diagnosis activities in Renault Group and Allianceengineering – cross-productsRelationship manager between our clients (factory and after-sales) and all our Powertrain engineering teams and project managersTeam leader, resources management, project priorities and activities planning for the Powertrain Diagnosis cross-functional team (with members in both Romania and at distance in India)Major projects 1) Process consolidation for efficiently manage the projects in rapidly changing environment (Dieselgate, reglementation fast evolution, electrification) and improving the resources and planning management for the vehicle Powertrain Diagnosis activities by developing andbuilding (internally) an Agile management web platform that assures an integrated and connected way of project development, implementing a Scrumban approach.2) Start of the Hybrid and Electric vehicles Diagnosis activities for Renault projects. Manage the activities, planning and the adaptations to the already known good practices – develop the process.3) Pilot the diagnosis function development on a ECU SW developed by an external supplier –define and present the requirements, design, plan and follow the development and validation activities, as well as documentation - SDLC management with the supplier Show less

  • Embedded Software Validation Team Manager

    Dec 2020 - May 2022

  • Powertrain system and software validation Project Manager

    Jun 2018 - Nov 2020

  • Team Leader & Project Manager

    Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
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  Expleo Group

  May 2022 - now

  Project Delivery Leader