Overview:

In this PTR Perspective episode, Saqib Saeed, Chief Product Officer at PTR Inc.,  speaks with Gireesh Krishnan, Director at 3SK, a consultancy specializing in system, process, and functional safety services. With a focus on compliance with ISO 26262 and Automotive SPICE, Gireesh shares valuable insights into the critical role of safety in the automotive industry. He highlights how 3SK helps organizations ensure that malfunctions are minimized, and the safety of both vehicles and humans is prioritized through the adoption of industry standards.

Gireesh explains the importance of fully adopting ISO 26262, an industry standard aimed at ensuring human safety in automotive systems, and the challenges associated with its implementation. He discusses the need for awareness and education within the industry to accelerate compliance, and addresses the obstacles organizations face when integrating safety standards at every tier and part of the system. Additionally, Gireesh touches on the evolving improvements in safety practices and what further steps can be taken to streamline the process.

This episode provides crucial insights for professionals navigating the complexities of safety standards in the automotive sector and the ongoing efforts to enhance safety and compliance within the industry.

Speakers

Gireesh Krishnan // Director – 3S Knowledge (3SK) 

With extensive expertise in system and safety engineering, Gireesh specializes in guiding organizations through the adoption of Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Safety Engineering practices in alignment with ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 standards. His contributions have played a pivotal role in advancing product development processes, from initial concept design through to verification and validation. 

He brings technical proficiency in VHDL/Verilog programming for FPGA/ASIC design, C/Assembly for embedded systems, system modeling using SysML, and testing at both HiL and vehicle levels for Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs.

He holds an MBA from Warwick, which has successfully utilized to spearhead organizational transformations. He holds an MBA from Warwick, which he has successfully leveraged to spearhead organizational transformations. These experiences culminated in the establishment of 3S Knowledge Limited—a consultancy dedicated to Systems, Safety, and Software Engineering solutions for the mobility sector.

Saqib Saeed // Chief Product Officer – PTR Inc.

Saqib is a highly accomplished market research professional and a data storyteller in the international energy industry. With over a decade of experience in the field, he currently serves as the Chief Product Officer at PTR Inc. His expertise lies in the power grid and e-mobility equipment sectors. Saqib has overseen numerous global market research studies throughout his career and provided valuable insights to key decision-makers at various Fortune 500 companies. He is a member of the editorial board for Transformers Magazine and a member of the Advisory board of CWIEME Berlin and Middle East Energy. In addition to his market research career, Saqib has worked as an Electrical Engineer in the manufacturing sector.