Pavan Dhok

Leading functional safety and compliance management frameworks aligned with automotive industry standards for advanced software-defined vehicle solutions. Driving safety concept development, hazard analysis, and risk assessments in compliance with ISO 26262.

Supported automotive projects for ASPICE implementation and acted as internal assessor for major OEM clients. Achieved group certification for ISO 21434 and served as Global Certification Lead for multiple standards.

Achieved ASPICE Level 5 certification for KPIT and maintained high CSAT scores. Conducted project audits, metrics management, and root-cause analysis to implement corrective and preventive actions.

Conducted over 1,500 man-days of comprehensive audits for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 27001 across diverse organizations. Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex certification issues and guiding best practices.

Led the 'TechGroup' for technology learning and project execution, managing sales, requirements gathering, and team building. Acted as Internal Auditor and Management Representative for QMS.

Lead functional safety strategies, concept development, hazard analysis, and risk assessments ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 and IEC 61508. Spearheaded ISO 26262 certification and implemented ASPICE Level 1 and Level 2 frameworks across OEM projects.

Grade: Honors

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical with Honors from Pune University, completed in 2006.

Certified as an ISO 21434 Cybersecurity Professional.

Certified as an ISO 26262 Level 1 Functional Safety Engineer.

Certified as a Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, 14001, 45001.

Certified as a Product Safety Conformity Representative.