I am a results-driven Senior Manager with extensive experience in leading high-performing teams and spearheading transformative initiatives in software and firmware testing within the regulated medical device domain. With over 18 years of expertise, I specialize in driving excellence in software development, quality assurance, and automation frameworks. My leadership has consistently delivered innovative solutions in compliance with industry regulations, including IEC 62304 and ISO 13485, while embracing agile methodologies to improve delivery efficiency. Value Proposition I bridge the gap between complex product development and high-quality engineering by integrating cutting-edge automation practices, robust testing strategies, and cross-functional collaboration. My ability to lead through change, foster innovation, and ensure compliance has helped organizations build reliable products with a focus on safety and security. I thrive in fast-paced, highly regulated environments, ensuring both technical excellence and strategic alignment with business goals. Key Achievements • Automation COE Leadership: Established and led the Automation Centre of Excellence (COE) at Mozarc Medicals, driving the transition from manual to automated testing and enhancing system integration testing capabilities across software and firmware projects. • Regulatory Compliance & Process Innovation: Spearheaded numerous audits (including TUV and FDA) to ensure compliance with medical device regulatory standards. Led the implementation of advanced SDLC practices and systems engineering features for end-to-end software testing. • Building High-Performing Teams: Led & mentored engineering teams, focusing on talent acquisition, career development & fostering a high-performance culture, resulting in multiple accolades including the Outstanding Manager Award (FY22). • Agile Transformation: Successfully implemented Agile methodologies in previously waterfall-based teams at Medtronic, improving speed & flexibility in product development, especially within medical product development teams. • Test Automation Leadership: Developed test automation frameworks from scratch using Selenium, Appium, and Python, improving the efficiency & scalability of testing practices, particularly in mobile & embedded systems. • Global Thought Leadership: Presented at multiple international conferences (USA, Europe, China), sharing expertise on exploratory testing, reliability testing. Let's connect and explore how we can drive engineering excellence together. 📧Do reach me out at: gargeya.gd@gmail.com