KAILASH KALIDOSS
Meet Kailash.
DRIVEN BY CURIOSITY. MULTIFACETED.
On my Job…
MedTech SME
Systems Engineering, QA/RA
Harvard certified Leader with an International MBA - I Optimize the use of my technical and management skills
Passionate with technologies and team collaboration
Intellectually sound and competitive
Continuous Learning
Dynamic and Agile
Global Perspective
Beyond Work…
Search & Rescue, Aerospace Education through Civil Air Patrol
Anything that's STEM
On the Ground and in the air - Flying airplanes and calling rocket launches.
Cricket - Enjoy fair play. Being coached by a former Indian international cricketer helped.
Chess.. a sport, math or strategy?- Rated 1400+ on Lichess.
Public Speaking, Blogging and Authoring.
Learning something new. Everyday. Repeat…
Harvard Leadership and Communication Professional Certificate
Bradford University School of Management, UK – MBA, Strategy
University of Perugia, Italy – MBA, Quality, Lean and Knowledge Management
TiasNimbas Business School, Germany – MBA, Innovation Management
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, India – MS, Software Systems
Annamalai University – Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics
Several other certifications – any time, anywhere, by any means available
More About Me
I'm a lively and motivated engineering management professional with a passion for sharing the knowledge involving Science and Technology in aviation, space exploration, and astronomy. I'm grateful to be recognized as a Solar System Ambassador by NASA for my passion and love of all things Aerospace.
The foundation of my professional experience is in demonstrating leadership for complex projects involving, Quality Assurance and Regulatory affairs of critical systems such as MedTech, starting from Business requirements to product release. In my decade and a half of experience, I have worked as a consultant for various leading US-based Medical Device Companies. Currently, I work for a cutting-edge robotic surgery firm based out of the Bay area in California.
I’m a passionate aerospace enthusiast and a student pilot. I strive to take this passion and knowledge and make a difference to the community. Alongside my NASA SSA role, I’m also a Captain with the Civil Air Patrol, a United States Airforce Auxiliary. I contribute towards Aerospace Education and Safety and I’m also a part of the aircrew.
Academically my career is well rounded with an MBA from a prestigious B-School alongside a Harvard professional certification in Leadership and Communication. Also, I have good exposure to STEM fields through MS and Engineering Bachelor degrees earlier, to effectively complement the B-School erudition. Outside of work you can find me spending time with family, traveling, continuously learning new trades, and playing an occasional game of Cricket.
If you think I can make a difference to your community through my aerospace and STEM education initiatives, please get in touch.
Diverse Attributes
Creative solutions, creative results.
Subject Matter
Product Development of Critical Systems
through consulting
Community
Aerospace Education & Safety
NASA SSA Program and Civil Air Patrol
Passions
for fun and fulfillment
Macro Focus
17 Countries. 7 Languages. Countless cultures
for inspiration and leadership
Skills + Adapt
SEAMLESSLY INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY AND LEADERSHIP, GLOBALLY.
My solutions are effective across multiple disciplines, be it technical and non-technical, physical or remote.
01. SUBJECT MATTER.
AAMI Certified MedTech QA/RA SME
Quality: ISO 13485, MDR and QSR
Regulatory: 510k clearance, Letter to File and De Novo pathways
Change Management
Risk Management
Cybersecurity
Medical device Software
02. NOTABLE ROLES.
NASA Solar System Ambassador
Captain, Civil Air Patrol, United States Air force Auxiliary.
Senior Quality Engineer, Think Surgical Inc. (current)
Medical Systems Engineer, Gener8
Senior Test Lead, HCL America
Technical Lead, HCL Technologies
Management Consultant Intern, Angelentoni Industrie, Italy
03. FUNCTIONS.
Agile management
Quality and Regulatory Practice
Verification and Validation Practice
NASA's science communicator to the community.
Community Aerospace Education through Civil Air Patrol
04. ORGANIZATIONS.
Volunteered with Civil Air Patrol and NASA
Worked in / with organizations from Asia, Europe and America.
Help script success stories for Johnson & Johnson, Abbott, Baxter, Ethicon and many others.
Adept in working with emerging tech startups
05. ACCOLADES.
Frank Brewer Memorial Aerospace Education Award for Senior Member of the Year 2020, 2021 and 2022 - Civil Air Patrol
Winner of Lichess Arena Chess Tournament (<=1500 rating)
The AMBA MBA Leadership Award Nominee 2022
Guest of Honor and Distinguished Alumni - Annamalai University
Author of the book "The Dummies' Guide to Software Testing". Rated as "One of the best Software Testing ebooks for beginners" - BookAuthority.
Engage me.
Explore how I can help
Consulting
I offer consulting for the following:
Medical Device Quality and Regulatory needs for the US and European Markets
Risk Management
Quality Management Systems
Verification and Validation
Tool Validation and Computer System Validation
Public Speaking / Writing
I'm open to support:
Consulting projects
Strategy advising
Speaking and training
in addition I also support the community through:
Aerospace Education Initiatives through NASA and Civil Air Patrol
Writing through my blog and publication.
Writing on Aerospace and NASA missions on various platforms including newspapers
Podcasts, Radio and Television interviews
Quora Space on Aerospace - Curious Cockpit
Facebook group on Aerospace - Aerospace Social
Articles on LinkedIn, Medium and other external blogs.
read more on my Initiatives by following social media.
LET’S Catch up!
Operating in an ever-changing environment has enabled me to solve complex, multi-faceted problems; to build trust among diverse audiences; and to continually find better ways of doing things, often integrating seemingly unrelated areas. Rather than focusing on the “obvious”, I look to underlying causes to develop effective solutions.
If you have a problem that you think I may be able to help with or you just want to get in touch, please contact me!
