Gaurav Vashisth
About Gaurav Vashisth
Gaurav Vashisth is a Program Manager at QuEST Global in Gurugram, Haryana, India, with extensive experience in Agile development, Lean philosophy, and managing large-scale projects across multiple global locations.
Program Manager at QuEST Global
Gaurav Vashisth currently holds the position of Program Manager at QuEST Global, based in Gurugram, Haryana, India. In this role, he is responsible for managing complex programs and ensuring they meet the strategic goals and objectives of the company. Leveraging his extensive experience in various management roles, Gaurav leads cross-functional teams, manages project timelines, and ensures the successful delivery of projects.
Previous Role: Release Train Engineer at BOMBARDIER TRANSPORTATION
From 2016 to 2020, Gaurav Vashisth worked at BOMBARDIER TRANSPORTATION as a Release Train Engineer. In this capacity, he coordinated complex project releases, facilitated ART (Agile Release Train) events, and managed stakeholder expectations. His efforts were focused on streamlining workflows and integrating Agile methodologies to enhance productivity and project outcomes.
Engineering Manager at Rockwell Collins
Gaurav Vashisth served as an Engineering Manager at Rockwell Collins from 2014 to 2016. Based in the Hyderabad Area, India, he managed engineering teams focused on developing high-quality solutions for the aviation industry. His responsibilities included project management, team leadership, and the implementation of engineering best practices.
Educational Background in Business and Engineering
Gaurav Vashisth has a diverse educational background, which includes studying Business Administration and Management at INSEAD in 2019 and achieving expertise in Business Strategy and Financial Planning. He also holds a PGDBA in Finance from Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Pune (2011-2013), and a PGDES in Embedded Systems from CDAC, Bangalore (2006-2007). Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications Engineering from B.R.C.M. College of Engineering & Technology, Bahal, from 2002 to 2006.
Experience in Safety-Critical Domains
Gaurav Vashisth has extensive hands-on experience in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) in safety-critical domains such as Aerospace and Railway. His expertise includes working with various methodologies and tools to ensure software reliability and safety. He has also managed projects with budgets exceeding $5 million and has coordinated with global stakeholders.
Skills and Onsite Coordination
Gaurav Vashisth possesses significant skills in deploying Agile development methods and Lean philosophy to foster innovation and employee engagement. He has on-site coordination and work experience in the USA (Phoenix and Cedar Rapids), Sweden, and Germany. His responsibilities included stakeholder management, system testing, and participating in customer project audits for BHP Billiton, as well as organization-level audits for AS9100 and ISO 9001.