Nihal Pol
About Nihal Pol
Nihal Pol is a Functional Safety Specialist with extensive experience in the automotive industry, having worked at notable organizations such as ZF Group and WABCO. He holds a Master's degree in Technology from Vellore Institute of Technology and has expertise in safety standards, including ISO 26262.
Work at Bosch Global Software Technologies
Nihal Pol currently serves as a Functional Safety Specialist at Bosch Global Software Technologies, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on ensuring compliance with functional safety standards and implementing safety measures in software development. His expertise contributes to the company's commitment to delivering safe and reliable automotive software solutions.
Education and Expertise
Nihal Pol has a solid educational background in engineering and technology. He obtained a Bachelor's degree from the University of Mumbai from 2010 to 2014, followed by a Master of Technology (M.Tech.) from Vellore Institute of Technology from 2015 to 2017. He also completed training in ISO 26262 by TÜV SÜD, which has enhanced his knowledge of functional safety standards. His specialization includes safety concept development and safety analysis techniques such as Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HaRa), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
Professional Background
Nihal Pol has accumulated diverse experience in the field of functional safety. He began his career as a Research Intern at the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) from 2016 to 2017. He then worked at WABCO as a System Engineer from 2017 to 2019, followed by a role as Functional Safety Manager at ZF Group from 2018 to 2021. His roles have involved significant contributions to safety standards and practices in the automotive industry.
Achievements in Functional Safety
Nihal Pol has been recognized consistently for his performance excellence and contributions to the field of functional safety. His work has focused on developing and implementing safety measures that align with industry standards. His commitment to safety and quality has made a significant impact in his previous roles and continues to do so at Bosch Global Software Technologies.