QNX BlackBerry | Aravind Kapilavayi
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QNX BlackBerry

Principal Quality Manager

Duration: November 2024 – Present

Role Overview

Responsible for Site Quality Management, Quality Governance, Compliance Management, Audit Readiness, Process Excellence and Continuous Improvement initiatives for QNX software development programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Site Quality Management System (QMS) activities and governance.
  • Drive organizational compliance with quality processes, procedures and standards.
  • Plan, coordinate and support internal and external audits.
  • Support Functional Safety compliance activities aligned with ISO 26262.
  • Support Automotive Cybersecurity compliance activities aligned with ISO 21434.
  • Conduct quality reviews, release readiness reviews and quality gate assessments.
  • Monitor process compliance across software development projects.
  • Track quality metrics, non-conformances and corrective actions.
  • Facilitate root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Coordinate audit findings, action plans and closure activities.
  • Promote process excellence and quality culture across engineering teams.
  • Support management reviews and quality reporting.
  • Ensure readiness for customer, certification and regulatory assessments.
  • Collaborate with global teams to drive quality objectives and strategic initiatives.

Standards & Frameworks

  • ISO 26262 – Functional Safety
  • ISO 21434 – Automotive Cybersecurity
  • ASPICE
  • Quality Management Systems (QMS)
  • Audit & Compliance Management
  • Continuous Improvement

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