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Hi, I’m Snehal Amar Dangat. I’m a Senior Quality Assurance Lead with 10+ years of experience in automotive software and systems QA, and I’m passionate about building robust QA processes and guiding teams to deliver high-quality products. In my current role at KPIT, I lead QA across the full SDLC, drive SPICE/IATF 16949 compliance, and mentor teams in SAFe and Agile practices. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues and continually improve product quality.…Hi, I’m Snehal Amar Dangat. I’m a Senior Quality Assurance Lead with 10+ years of experience in automotive software and systems QA, and I’m passionate about building robust QA processes and guiding teams to deliver high-quality products. In my current role at KPIT, I lead QA across the full SDLC, drive SPICE/IATF 16949 compliance, and mentor teams in SAFe and Agile practices. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues and continually improve product quality.

Snehal Amar Dangat

Project Manager, Production Manager, Studio Manager, +2

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Hi, I’m Snehal Amar Dangat. I’m a Senior Quality Assurance Lead with 10+ years of experience in automotive software and systems QA, and I’m passionate about building robust QA processes and guiding teams to deliver high-quality products. In my current role at KPIT, I lead QA across the full SDLC, drive SPICE/IATF 16949 compliance, and mentor teams in SAFe and Agile practices. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues and continually improve product quality.…Hi, I’m Snehal Amar Dangat. I’m a Senior Quality Assurance Lead with 10+ years of experience in automotive software and systems QA, and I’m passionate about building robust QA processes and guiding teams to deliver high-quality products. In my current role at KPIT, I lead QA across the full SDLC, drive SPICE/IATF 16949 compliance, and mentor teams in SAFe and Agile practices. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues and continually improve product quality.

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Hi, I’m Snehal Amar Dangat. I’m a Senior Quality Assurance Lead with 10+ years of experience in automotive software and systems QA, and I’m passionate about building robust QA processes and guiding teams to deliver high-quality products.

In my current role at KPIT, I lead QA across the full SDLC, drive SPICE/IATF 16949 compliance, and mentor teams in SAFe and Agile practices. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues and continually improve product quality.

Skills

Leadership

Jira

Experience Level

Leadership

Expert

Jira

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

German

Beginner

Work Experience

Quality Assurance Lead at KPIT Technologies GmbH

February 1, 2019 - June 30, 2023

Led quality management for Tier-1 automotive programs for German OEMs across the full SDLC. Created and implemented QA systems and procedures (ASpice, SAFe, APQP, PPAP, 8D, 5-Why; Ishikawa Tools; DOORS, Jira, Enterprise Architect, Git, SVN, SAP standards). Developed project management, QA, configuration management, and change & problem management strategies. Executed 100+ releases and audits (internal and external) to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 26262, ISO 21434, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, and IATF 16949; mentored quality teams and conducted process coaching for SAFe/Agile practices; supported vendor and customer audits across embedded software/hardware environments.

Senior Quality Assurance Lead at Independent Consulting / Freelance

July 1, 2023 - Present

Leading quality assurance initiatives for embedded automotive programs across multi-national teams. Implemented SPICE/ISO 26262/21434 across SDLC; established QA governance, release management, and audit readiness; coached teams on SAFe and agile practices; managed risk and change management; orchestrated internal and external audits and ensured compliance with ISO standards; collaborated with OEMs to support project delivery from Munich, Germany.

Senior Quality Assurance Lead at KPIT Technologies GmbH

July 1, 2023 - Present

Led quality assurance across the full SDLC for automotive OEMs, aligning with ASPICE, IATF 16949 and ISO 9001. Oversaw internal/external audits, release audits, and configuration/change management. Guided embedded SW/HW teams and mentored staff on SAP standards, DOORS/Jira/EA/Git/SVN usage, and process improvements.

Quality Assurance Lead at KPIT Technologies

January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2023

Defined QA processes, configuration and change management; maintained release audits; conducted internal and external audits and SPICE/ISO assessments; implemented APQP/PPAP, 8D, 5-Why, and Ishikawa tools; tracked QA KPIs and engaged stakeholders across projects.

Software Quality Assurance Analyst at Samaa Technologies

August 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018

Performed internal quality audits and support function audits; worked in Agile environments under compliance and validation teams; prepared for external audits and ensured readiness.

Process Consultant at KPIT Technologies

April 1, 2015 - July 20, 2018

Implemented QA process improvements and QMS enhancements; defined and implemented QA processes; delivered QM/QA training and drove process governance and continuous improvement across projects.