Experience

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  Thoughtcircle software private limited

  Apr 2005 - Oct 2005

  Software engineer

  Software development and testing in JAVA, Java Script, C# and Oracle database

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  Kyocera wireless india private limited,bangalore

  Oct 2005 - Aug 2006

  Software quality analyst

  Active involvement in achieving CMMI version 1.1 Level 3 implementation and Assessment.Active involvement in achieving ISO 9001:2000 implementation and Certification audit.Conducted Root Cause Analysis for Defects in the Software projects.Developed an Effort Tracking Tool and deployed across the organization.Designed and Developed a Web based tool to conduct QMS Process Awareness Quiz.Designed and Developed a Web based tool to automate the Metrics collection and AnalysisConducted SQA reviews and internal audits. Show less

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  Mindteck

  Aug 2006 - Mar 2008

  Achieved CMMI-Dev version 1.2 Level 5 with a team of 2 at Mindteck (India) Limited in Sep 07.Achieved ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 27001:2005.Rich experience in performing process compliance audits including s/w, h/w & testing projects.Defined and deployed Quality management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001:2000, ISO 27001:2005 and ISO 13485 across the company. Developed engineering and project management processes, templates, checklists, guidelines required by the company.Conducted Internal Quality Audits.Deployed Prediction Models using linear and multiple regression techniques.Extensive drive in improving the process as a Software Engineering Process Group (SEPG) member.Worked as Quality Analyst for 18 projects and 5 support departments.Rich Experience in Metrics based management (Monthly Metrics dashboard, Process Capability Baseline Reports). Designed and developed metrics templates, metrics collection, analysis and action strategy.Automated several processes by developing & implementing VB macros.Mentored 6 junior QA’s Show less

  • Senior Quality Analyst

    Apr 2007 - Mar 2008

  • Quality Analyst

    Aug 2006 - Mar 2007
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  Honeywell technology solutions, inc.

  Apr 2008 - Mar 2019

  ASQ Certified Quality EngineerPDQA Specialist in Airborne Electronic Hardware (DO254), PDQA Specialist candidate in Environmental Qualification testing (DO160), Certified Internal Auditor (AS9100C, ISO 9001, 27001, 13485, ISO 17025 (NABL)), Certified Lean Expert and Certified Six Sigma Green BeltHardware Certification:Hardware Engineering process documentation and maintenanceReview and approve Hardware plans and technical project artifactsPerform Hardware process compliance auditsRaise early warnings, report and close process non-compliancesParticipation in Hardware project stage gate reviewsDevelop various monthly metrics & quality dashboards & reportsMentor and coach the project team members on Hardware processDeliver Hardware process trainingsDrive defect analysis and prevention activitiesReview of PHAC, HDP, HCMP, HVP, HCID, AVP, AVR, HCI, FACI, VCI etc.,Conduct life cycle audits as per AEH PDQA PlanParticipate in AEH SOI AuditsGuiding and mentoring team on DO254AS9100 Certification, surveillance and re-certification auditsCMMI for DevelopmentDeployment of CMMI practices in the organizationParticipated as functional area representative (FAR) in CMMI assessmentsCMMI High maturity practice deployment Six Sigma and Lean EnterpriseImplementation and sustenance of six sigma and lean practices across organizationDeliver six sigma trainingsMentor and certify six sigma green belt projectsEstablish process capability baselineSupplier ManagementConduct supplier assessmentsSupplier quality improvement programs Show less Conducted DO-254 hardware design life cycle audits and reviews of certification artifacts. Participated in AEH SOI Reviews. Engineering process documentation and maintenanceReview and approve hardware plans and technical project artifactsPerform hardware process compliance auditsRaise early warnings, report and close process non-compliancesParticipation in hardware project stage gate reviewsDevelop various monthly metrics & quality dashboards & reportsMentor and coach the project team members on processDeliver hardware process trainingsDrive defect analysis and prevention activitiesReview of hardware life cycle artifactsConduct life cycle audits as per hardware PDQA PlanCertification, surveillance and re-certification auditsCMMI for Development:Deployment of CMMI practices in the organizationExtensive experience in CMMI level 5 assessmentsActed as assessment team member (ATM) in CMMI assessmentsParticipated as functional area representative (FAR) in CMMI assessmentsCMMI High maturity practice deploymentSix Sigma and Lean Enterprise:Implementation and sustenance of six sigma and lean practices across organizationDeliver six sigma trainingsMentor and certify six sigma green belt projectsContinuous improvement of six sigma and lean practicesEstablish process capability baselineStatistical process controlSupplier Management:Participate in supplier assessments, Supplier quality improvement activities Show less Process Assurance role for DO-254 based hardware projects, reviewed certification artifacts for FAA.Review and approve DO-254 hardware plans and technical project artifacts.Perform process compliance audits for hardware design life cycle projects.Raise early warnings, report and close process non-compliances.Participation in project stage gate reviews for hardware projects.Develop various monthly metrics & quality dashboards & reports.Mentor and coach the project team members on process on hardware processes.Certification, surveillance and re-certification audits.Deployment of CMMI practices in the organization. Show less

  • Technology Specialist - Product Assurance

    Oct 2016 - Mar 2019

  • Technical Lead

    Sept 2012 - Sept 2016

  • Senior Engineer

    Apr 2008 - Aug 2012
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  Boeing

  Mar 2019 - now

  B737 MAX Airplane Level Integration Certification EngineerBoeing Designated Expert in DO-254Boeing Associate Technical Fellow (ATF) 2024 Candidate.Boeing Technical Leadership Institute (TLI) 2024 CandidateIEEE Senior MemberASQ Certified Quality EngineerMentor for Society of Women Engineers (SWE)1. Consultation in application of DO-254, AC 20-152A and AC 00-72 for Airborne Electronic Hardware (AEH) Design projects.2. Involved in certification activities for B737 MAX Development and hardware certification for fully autonomous air taxi. 3. Expert in providing guidance on SOI packages submittal to FAA. 4. Strategy for Hardware Certification for Boeing India.5. Owner of DO-254 Community of Practice and AEH Certification career pathway.6. Mentored engineers supporting various programs on AEH.7. Conducted trainings on AEH related industry guidelines (DO-254, AC 20-152A).8. Extensively provided consultation on hardware processes for over several projects that enabled to reduce rework in Aerospace programs.9. Expert in driving usage of BPSM / RCA for quality issues.10. Deploying SRF, HPAR in JIRA tools to digitize Manual work and enable Standardization and FTQ in SOI Reviews and Process Assurance. Show less 1. Performed project lead role over a team of 8 members in requirements management and standardization for Boeing commercial airplane sub-systems through Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS).2. Validate current requirements with Subject Matter Experts in airplane systems engineering.3. Conduct weekly technical clarifications, progress review and scrum meeting to monitor project status. 4. Performed Project Lead role in hardware process development in accordance with DO254 with a team of 3+ members.5. Responsible for developing process assets for the design, development and verification of Airborne Electronic Hardware (AEH) in accordance with RTCA DO254.6. Owner of a total of 100+ AEH Process Assets developed as per RTCA DO254. 7. Performed Agile Scrum master role for managing requirements standardization for airplane system. 8. Project Management activities for AEH Process Development were well maintained and executed.9. Proven expertise in setting up quality management processes in hardware domain.10. Proven expertise in establishing a hardware development quality process encompassing various domains like FPGA/ASIC design and verification per DO254, printed circuit board design and first article inspection.11. Expert in development, review and baseline of process documents per DO-254 Guideline.12. Expertise in determining the process to be used for FAA compliance, properly document processes and identifying opportunities for synergy & integration specifically in simplifying complex processes.13. Proven expertise to trace from a PHAC to design deliverables for production for quality improvements14. Ensure processes are in compliant with externally mandated regulations like RTCA/DO-254 used for FAA compliance and with critical business requirements. 15. Basic knowledge in ASIC/FPGA/PLD design, circuit analysis, hardware design and VHDL programming. Show less

  • Airworthiness & Regulatory Engineer

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Lead Systems Engineer

    Mar 2019 - May 2024