Product Management Quality Assurance

Nitin Kaushik

Am Birkenwäldchen **, ***** Cologne (Germany)

+49-162******* ******@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-kaushik-1867562a/ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Project and Product Management Professional with 13+ years of experience delivering complex digital and software solutions across diverse industries. Proven expertise in Agile methodologies, lifecycle management, process optimization, and cross-functional team leadership. Adept at managing product backlogs, streamlining project delivery, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong communicator and strategic thinker committed to driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency. CORE COMPETENCIES

● Agile Project & Product Management (Scrum, SAFe)

● Sprint Planning, Portfolio Management, Backlog Ownership & Stakeholder Engagement

● Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Trello

● Agile, Waterfall, and Lean Methodologies

● Lifecycle Management & Process Optimization

● Compliance & Quality Frameworks (ISO 9001, VDA 6.3, IATF 16949)

● Cross-Functional Collaboration

● KPI Reporting & Metrics Dashboards

● Change & Configuration Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Engineer

Mobileye Germany GmbH - Cologne, Germany 07/2023 to Present

● Directed cross-functional teams to ensure quality compliance across mobility and autonomous vehicle programs.

● Implemented and managed digital workflows in Jira and Confluence, driving process transparency and accountability.

● Improved delivery timelines by 18% by optimizing agile methodologies, backlog grooming, and sprint execution.

● Championed data traceability enhancements, boosting cross-team collaboration and reporting accuracy.

● Delivered hands-on training, instilling an agile-first culture and improving tool adoption across departments.

Senior Engineer - Digital Tools & Processes

Plastic Omnium GmbH - Cologne, Germany 10/2018 to 06/2023

● Managed multi-disciplinary teams to deliver tool configurations aligned with business requirements.

● Led supplier qualification and compliance efforts for automotive lighting projects, ensuring standards in line with ASPICE and VDA 6.3.

● Analysed KPIs to monitor performance, providing detailed reports to senior management and stakeholders.

● Directed digital transformation initiatives, reducing process bottlenecks and enhancing lifecycle traceability by 25%.

● Coordinated cross-functional process improvement projects, aligning project outcomes with strategic goals.

Application Specialist

DHL Information Services Europe sro - Prague, Czech Republic 05/2017 to 10/2018

● Managed and enhanced core business applications for logistics processes, ensuring reliable provision of services.

● Supported global teams in customizing Atlassian tools for improved workflow management.

● Delivered performance dashboards that facilitated informed decision-making by leadership.

● Designed and implemented standardized agile boards, enabling 35% faster sprint execution. Senior Engineer

Magneti Marelli India pvt ltd. - Haryana, India 10/2014 to 09/2016

● Consulted on full-cycle project planning, implementation, and tool integration strategies.

● Created and deployed traceability models that improved compliance with global standards.

● Provided training and support to teams, driving increased tool adoption. Technical Consultant

Trident Information System pvt ltd. - Delhi, India 03/2012 to 10/2014

● Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and developed business aligned KPI.

● Provided technical consulting for process optimization. EDUCATION

Cologne Business School - Cologne, Germany

M.A., International BusinessDigital Transformation Management 07/2020 - 01/2023 Maharshi Dayanand University - Haryana, India

Bachelor of Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering 08/2007 - 06/2011 CERTIFICATIONS

INTACS VDA Certified ASPICE Provisional Assessor License Certified for IBM Rational DOORS (Requirement Management)

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