Smitha Surendran
About Smitha Surendran
Smitha Surendran serves as the Head of PMO and Quality Software Development Center at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc., bringing extensive experience in engineering management and quality assurance across various industries.
Current Role at Mettler-Toledo International
Smitha Surendran serves as the Head of PMO and Quality Software Development Center at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. since 2021. In this global role, she oversees project management operations and quality assurance for software development. Her responsibilities include ensuring that projects align with organizational goals and meet quality standards.
Education and Training
Smitha Surendran earned her Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Science from Kumaraguru College of Technology, studying from 1998 to 2002. She further enhanced her skills by completing the Executive General Management Programme at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore in 2019. Additionally, she received training in Design Thinking through the LUMA Institute.
Professional Experience at Boeing
Before her current position, Smitha worked as an Engineering Manager for Process and Tools at Boeing from 2018 to 2021 in Bangalore. In this role, she managed engineering processes and tools, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of engineering operations.
Career at Honeywell Technology Solutions
Smitha Surendran spent 11 years at Honeywell Technology Solutions, Inc., where she held various roles. She served as a Senior Functional Lead in Automation Control Solutions from 2003 to 2014 and later as a Senior Project Manager from 2014 to 2018. Her tenure involved leading projects and managing functional teams.
Expertise in Quality Management and Process Improvement
Smitha possesses extensive expertise in quality management standards, including CMMI for Development, AS9100, and ISO 9001. She has been an AS9100 Lead Auditor since 2012. Her skills also encompass Lean Management and Six Sigma methodologies, with a focus on process digitization and automation.