In this role, I was dedicated to delivering a platform that was stable, reliable, secure, scalable, and of the highest quality, supporting all of NRC Health's commercial products and services.I led and supported the current technology stack, ensuring that existing platform requirements were met while also developing and executing a strategic roadmap for future technology advancements. Collaborated closely with functional leads across the Delivery organization to align with business objectives and product strategies.My responsibilities included effective release planning and execution, ensuring engineering teams were adequately staffed, trained, and aligned with key metrics and deliverables.I focused on fostering a high-performance team culture by building and developing team members, driving both individual and collective success.

In this role, I was responsible for all engineering activities for the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS). This included both hardware and software engineering. Some of the responsibilities included the following Project Management: Oversaw the delivery of an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Level I2+ with a focus on maintaining high quality, adhering to deadlines, and achieving cost-efficiency.Engineering Planning: Developed, maintained, and coordinated a comprehensive engineering plan for the entire project. This involved outlining the project scope, scheduling milestones, and ensuring alignment with program goals.Issue Resolution: Led the resolution of project-related issues by identifying problems early, implementing effective solutions, and ensuring minimal impact on project timelines and deliverables.Risk Management: Managed project risks by proactively identifying potential issues, assessing their impact, and developing mitigation strategies to safeguard the project’s success.Coordination and Communication: Facilitated effective communication and coordination among various teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and execution of the ADAS system.

In this role I lead the ADAS program management teams through process implementation and supported Aptiv's global process development and improvement.Mentorship and Training: Mentored and trained Scrum Masters, Scrum Coordinators, and Release Managers for Advanced Safety Projects, enhancing their skills in agile methodologies and project management.Agile Development Leadership: Led the implementation of agile development practices across advanced safety teams, emphasizing quality assurance and adherence to Process/ASPiCE standards.Process Improvement: Contributed to the development and refinement of global Aptiv systems and software development processes, focusing on process enhancements to achieve ASPICE Level 3 compliance.

Accountable for overseeing all engineering development for the Commercial Vehicle Infotainment system and managing the performance of the Queretaro Technical Center (QTC) for Software Development.Overall Engineering Management: Directed all aspects of engineering, including cost control, quality assurance, project timing, and customer relationship management.On-Time, On-Budget Delivery: Delivered the entire program on schedule and within budget, achieving top-tier quality standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.Technical Solution Development: Evaluated the technical feasibility of various options and implemented solutions to ensure seamless connectivity and continuity for customers.Risk Management: Proactively identified and managed risks, effectively resolving issues and preventing escalations for both current and legacy projects.Resource Optimization: Optimized the global resource footprint by strategically balancing high-cost and best-cost resources, enhancing organizational capabilities while upholding high-quality standards.Mentorship and Performance Improvement: Collaborated with the QTC to enhance their skills and performance, enabling Aptiv to leverage a cost-effective local site without compromising quality.

Oversight of Software Project Managers: Led a team of Software Project Managers, responsible for coordinating efforts across software, systems, and independent test and validation teams. Ensured timely production project launches that met quality standards and adhered to cost constraints.Mentorship and Training: Provided guidance and training to the PMO team on essential skills, focusing on Automotive Scrum and enhancing their expertise in agile methodologies and project management.Agile Development Leadership: Spearheaded the adoption of agile development practices within automotive infotainment teams, emphasizing timely delivery, rigorous quality assurance, and compliance with Process/ASPiCE standards.

Oversight of Software Project Managers: Led a team of Software Project Managers, responsible for coordinating efforts across software, systems, and independent test and validation teams. Ensured timely production project launches that met quality standards and adhered to cost constraints.Mentorship and Training: Provided guidance and training to the PMO team on essential skills, focusing on Automotive Scrum and enhancing their expertise in agile methodologies and project management.Agile Development Leadership: Spearheaded the adoption of agile development practices within automotive infotainment teams, emphasizing timely delivery, rigorous quality assurance, and compliance with Process/ASPiCE standards.

Process Development and Compliance Oversight: Defined and monitored process compliance for software engineers within the Delphi Infotainment and Driver Interfaces Organization. Coordinated process definitions across Europe and Asia, providing crucial feedback to the Global Delphi process team to ensure alignment and drive continuous improvement. This transformation facilitated the achievement of ASPICE Level 2 compliance for infotainment projects, which was essential for maintaining and expanding business opportunities.

Improving software engineering efficiency and quality while executing production "Infotainment" software development for North America based OEMs.

Manage systems engineering and software engineering resources for power product development (power sliding doors, power liftgates).Utilize resources in India for software development.

Lead large teams of software engineers in the development of airbag controller software. Automate the portation of new algorithms developed on a UNIX workstation to the airbag controller embedded microprocessor.

Development and definition of airbag deployment algorithms for use in airbag controllers.

Developed embedded software for airbag controllers.