Functional Safety, Safety analysis, Cyber Security, SOTIF, Quality Management

I'm proud to share my experience from the Capstone Program at Queen's University, where I collaborated with Hover on a groundbreaking project aimed at enhancing drone safety. Our team's focus was on the development of advanced object detection algorithms using computer vision, specifically designed to identify trees, birds, planes, and a variety of other critical objects. This work was pivotal in ensuring drones' ability to navigate and land securely in multiple environments, significantly contributing to the field of drone technology and safety.

Market Research: Conducting in-depth market research to identify potential clients, industries, and emerging trends. This involves analyzing market data and competitor intelligence to inform business development strategies.Lead Generation: Actively seeking and generating leads through various channels, such as online research, networking events, and outreach campaigns. I am responsible for building a robust pipeline of potential clients.Client Engagement: Initiating contact with prospective clients, both individuals and organizations, to introduce AltaML's services and solutions. This involves crafting compelling pitches and presentations.Relationship Building: Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with existing and potential clients. I work on understanding their needs, challenges, and objectives to tailor AltaML's offerings accordingly.Proposal Development: Collaborating with the technical and project management teams to create detailed proposals and project plans in response to client inquiries. This includes defining project scopes, timelines, and budgets.Negotiation and Closing Deals: Engaging in negotiations with clients to secure contracts and agreements. I work on closing deals that align with AltaML's strategic goals.Team Collaboration: Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, and project managers, to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction.Client Feedback: Gathering feedback from clients during and after project engagements to continuously improve AltaML's services and offerings.Market Insights: Keeping abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive intelligence to provide insights that inform business development strategies.Metrics and Reporting: Monitoring and reporting on business development activities, including lead generation, conversion rates, and revenue growth.

● Spearheaded unified program implementation strategies, ensuring seamless integration of product design, process development, and manufacturing engineering, aligning with retail and OEM expectations for automotive projects.● Developed comprehensive project plans, including material, cost, and timing estimates, ensuring alignment with customer specifications and TS16949 standards.● Coordinated with OEMs such as ZF, Jaguar, GM, Volvo, BMW, Audi, and Škoda to manage project deliverables, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, PIP security requirements, AUTOSAR, and safety standards, while meeting Customer Specific Requirements and achieving 95% on-time delivery.● Spearheaded the development of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) documents, including Process Flows, Process Sheets, FMEAs, and Control Plans, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO standards.● Led the quoting and purchasing processes, optimizing resource allocation and budget management for components valued between $5M-$20M, enhancing value engineering outcomes.● Monitored project performance using KPIs and provided regular updates to senior management, ensuring adherence to quality systems and standards.● Managed over 10 legacy-to-modern platform migrations, strictly adhering to project change request procedures and consulting with stakeholders to reduce post-deployment issues by 25%.● Fostered unity among cross-functional teams and cultivated strategic stakeholder relationships, driving a 30% growth in key account business through focused program implementation and customer engagement.● Cultivated strategic stakeholder relationships, leveraging research to identify potential business opportunities and fostering business relationships that resulted in a 30% growth in business from key accounts over two years.

● Led a team of 35 engineers in developing safety-critical automotive software and hardware, implementing automated testing to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and align with IT goals.● Oversaw the development and integration of active safety systems, including ADAS and ESC, ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 standards and IATF 16949 quality systems.● Led supplier quality and development activities, ensuring suppliers met AIAG and customer-specific requirements for PPAP, PFMEA, and MSA.● Conducted FMEA and developed corrective actions to address potential safety issues, performing internal audits to verify compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 standards.● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate active safety features into vehicle platforms, enhancing overall vehicle safety and performance.● Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of high-quality components and materials for active safety systems.● Developed and maintained quality assurance procedures, including control plans, gauge R&R studies, and inspection procedures, to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.● Analyzed and organized data, communicated results to clients, and collaborated with development teams to resolve issues, enhancing system performance by 80% and promoting independence in resolving technical challenges.● Implemented Six Sigma methodologies to optimize manufacturing processes, including stamping and front-end module production, ensuring adherence to quality standards and continuous improvement.● Provided training and mentorship to ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures, leveraging extensive automotive manufacturing experience to drive quality and efficiency by 65%.

Specialized in DiVa Testing (UDS, KWP2000), Requirement-Based, and Automation Testing. Leveraging Polyspace for static analysis and demonstrating profi ciency in Vector CANoe and Polyspace tools, this role involves deep expertise in scripting, conducting bug analysis, and facilitating developer collaboration.Experienced with PTC Integrity, DOORS, CAN Protocol, and UDS.Direct client engagement for gathering requirements and providing solutions.Demonstrated teamwork, communication skills, and C programming expertise, emphasizing a focus onquality assurance and client-centric solutions