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Snehal Amar Dangat

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Hi, I’m Snehal Amar Dangat.

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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.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Skills· 2

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • GermanBeginner

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional Services
  • Other
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Transportation & Logistics

Work experience· 6 roles

Senior Quality Assurance Lead · KPIT Technologies GmbHJul 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

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.

Senior Quality Assurance Lead · Independent Consulting / FreelanceJul 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

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.

Quality Assurance Lead · KPIT Technologies GmbHFeb 2019 – Jun 2023 · 4 yrs 5 mos

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.

Quality Assurance Lead · KPIT TechnologiesJan 2019 – Jun 2023 · 4 yrs 6 mos
Software Quality Assurance Analyst · Samaa TechnologiesAug 2018 – Dec 2018 · 5 mos
Process Consultant · KPIT TechnologiesApr 2015 – Jul 2018 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Education

Bachelor of Engineering · University of Pune2010 – 2014
Bachelor of Engineering · University of Pune2010 – 2014

Certifications and awards· 12

SAFe 6.0 Agilist2030 – 2026
ASpice Provisional Assessor2030 – 2026
IATF 16949:20162030 – 2026
ISO 262622030 – 2026

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