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Certified Automotive Cybersecurity Expert | Automotive SPICE Provisional Assessor
Bangalore, India
Only remote
Bachelor of Engineering: Computer Science, MSRIT, BangaloreAbout me
Independent Automotive Cybersecurity Consultant with 17+ years’ automotive experience. ISO/SAE 21434, TARA, CSMS, UN R155/R156, Cybersecurity Concept, ASPICE, ISO 26262, requirements, assessments and process consulting. Available for project-based engagements.
Automotive ElectronicsSoftware QualityEmbedded CSpiceCyber Threat Analysis
Automotive Cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434 & CSMS)
Expertise in Cybersecurity Management System (CSMS) implementation according to ISO/SAE 21434, including process definition, guidelines and template development, Threat and Risk Analysis (TARA), cybersecurity concept development, and cybersecurity lifecycle management. Certified Automotive Cybersecurity Expert (CACSE) by SGS-TUV and Certified Cybersecurity Engineer Level 1 by Omnex.
Automotive SPICE Gap Analysis & Process Implementation
Proficiency in ASPICE gap analysis, process definition and implementation for automotive software projects, including Agile and Scrum environments. Certified Automotive SPICE Intacs Provisional Assessor with hands-on experience in internal assessments, compliance audits and ASPICE awareness trainings.
Quality Management System (QMS) Integration
Strong background in QMS implementation and integration covering ASPICE and ISO 9001:2015 standards. Performing quality assurance activities as defined in quality plans, conducting internal audits, and working in close collaboration with teams to achieve quality objectives.
Requirements Analysis & Management
Solid experience in requirements analysis and management across automotive software and systems projects, using tools such as DOORS and JAMA.
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Knowledge of the full software development life cycle including software design, implementation management and quality assurance in automotive domains.
Threat and Risk Analysis (TARA)
Hands-on experience performing TARA for multiple software components, creating TARA templates and CIA templates as per ISO 21434, and developing threat catalogues based on WP.29 threats.
Transport Management System (TMS) Implementation
Experience as a process consultant for the implementation of Transport Management Systems for logistics companies in Germany and Canada, including requirements management and digitisation of processes.
Tools: JIRA, DOORS, JAMA, ENCO-SOX Safety Workbench, SVN
Practical experience with industry-standard tools including JIRA for project management, DOORS and JAMA for requirements management, ENCO-SOX Safety Workbench for safety and security activities, and SVN for version control.
Artificial Intelligence & Robotics Awareness
Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence and Robotics as competence areas relevant to automotive software and systems development.
Expertise in Cybersecurity Management System (CSMS) implementation according to ISO/SAE 21434, including process definition, guidelines and template development, Threat and Risk Analysis (TARA), cybersecurity concept development, and cybersecurity lifecycle management. Certified Automotive Cybersecurity Expert (CACSE) by SGS-TUV and Certified Cybersecurity Engineer Level 1 by Omnex.
Automotive SPICE Gap Analysis & Process Implementation
Proficiency in ASPICE gap analysis, process definition and implementation for automotive software projects, including Agile and Scrum environments. Certified Automotive SPICE Intacs Provisional Assessor with hands-on experience in internal assessments, compliance audits and ASPICE awareness trainings.
Quality Management System (QMS) Integration
Strong background in QMS implementation and integration covering ASPICE and ISO 9001:2015 standards. Performing quality assurance activities as defined in quality plans, conducting internal audits, and working in close collaboration with teams to achieve quality objectives.
Requirements Analysis & Management
Solid experience in requirements analysis and management across automotive software and systems projects, using tools such as DOORS and JAMA.
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Knowledge of the full software development life cycle including software design, implementation management and quality assurance in automotive domains.
Threat and Risk Analysis (TARA)
Hands-on experience performing TARA for multiple software components, creating TARA templates and CIA templates as per ISO 21434, and developing threat catalogues based on WP.29 threats.
Transport Management System (TMS) Implementation
Experience as a process consultant for the implementation of Transport Management Systems for logistics companies in Germany and Canada, including requirements management and digitisation of processes.
Tools: JIRA, DOORS, JAMA, ENCO-SOX Safety Workbench, SVN
Practical experience with industry-standard tools including JIRA for project management, DOORS and JAMA for requirements management, ENCO-SOX Safety Workbench for safety and security activities, and SVN for version control.
Artificial Intelligence & Robotics Awareness
Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence and Robotics as competence areas relevant to automotive software and systems development.
Experience
Professional experience5 - 10 years
Freelancer since2019
Languages
EnglishFluent
Project history
Develop process definitions, guidelines and templates as per ISO 21434. Perform item definition using preliminary architecture, TARA for multiple software components, cybersecurity lifecycle management, cybersecurity concept development, and training on ISO 21434. Certified Cybersecurity Engineer Level 1, CACSE by SGS-TUV, and Certified Cybersecurity Trainer for SGS-TUV. Engagements include: TARA and CIA template creation for OEM Mercedes Benz phone application project (Feb 2022 - Nov 2022); Cybersecurity Case preparation for Bluetooth Stack Cybersecurity project for European Tier 1 company (Feb 2023 - March 2023); TARA development and cybersecurity management for Internet Tethering via Bluetooth project for OEM Mercedes Benz (Feb 2023 - May 2023); Development of ISO 21434 related processes and CSMS integration into ASPICE L2 QMS for European Tier 1 company (July 2022 - Dec 2023); Gap analysis and CSMS development integrated into ISO 9001 QMS for Italian Tier 1 company (March 2023 - Current); CSMS development and ISO 21434 awareness training for Indian Tier 1 company (February 2025 - Current).
Gap analysis and implementation of processes to meet ASPICE and ISO 9001 requirements. ASPICE internal assessments and internal audits. Performing quality assurance activities as defined in quality plans. Experience with Functional Safety and Cybersecurity relevant projects. Agile practices and Scrum implementation. ASPICE/ISO 9001 awareness trainings. Intacs Certified Provisional Assessor.
Worked as a process consultant for software implementation and quality management for the group worldwide. Process consultant and implementation of TMS for Kieserling Logistik in Bremen, Germany (2014-2016). Process consultant and implementation of TMS in RSB Logistik, Saskatoon, Canada. Requirements management, quality assurance and digitisation of processes.
Certificates
CACSE - Certified Automotive Cyber-Security Expert
SGS TUV SAAR2025
Provisional ASPICE Assessor
Intacs2023