KAILASH KALIDOSS
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Meet Kailash.
DRIVEN BY CURIOSITY. MULTIFACETED.
On my Job…
Medical Devices Quality and Regulatory SME
Systems Engineering
Also an MBA - So 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
Sustainable and Socially Responsible
Beyond Work…
NASA Solar System Ambassador
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. Coached by a former international player helped.
Chess.. a sport, math or strategy?- This is self learnt.
Public Speaking, Blogging and Authoring.
Learning something new. Everyday. Repeat…
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
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University –Aviation-101 (certificate)
Ongoing – 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 consulting for complex projects involving, Quality Assurance and Design Control of Embedded Medical devices, starting from Business requirements to product release. I also handle the Verification & Validation of various critical systems. In my 12+ years of experience, I have worked as a consultant for various leading US-based Medical Device Companies. Currently, I work for a cutting-edge engineering consulting 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 Second Lieutenant 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. 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 with me.
Diverse Attributes
Creative solutions, creative results.
Innovation and Subject Matter
Product Development of Critical Systems
through consulting
Community
Aerospace Education & Safety
NASA SSA Program and Civil Air Patrol
Adventures
for fun and fulfillment
Global Collaboration
17 Countries. 7 Languages. Countless cultures
for inspiration and leadership
Work Skills.
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 and 21 CFR 820
Regulatory: 510k submissions, Letter to File and De Novo pathways
Medical Device design control
Risk Management
Cybersecurity
Medical device software development
Passion: All things Aerospace
02. NOTABLE ROLES.
NASA Solar System Ambassador
First Lieutenant, 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 of on- and off-shore engineering teams
Medical Device Quality and Regulatory Documentation
Medical Device Verification and Validation
Taking NASA's research and missions to the community.
Spreading Aerospace Education to the community through Civil Air Patrol
04. ORGANIZATIONS.
Volunteered with Civil Air Patrol and NASA
Worked in / with organizations from Asia, Europe and America.
Global and large international brands such as 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 Notable Alumni listee - 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 Design Control for US and European Markets
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 on Software Testing through my blog and publication.
Writing on Aerospace and NASA missions on various platforms including newspapers
Radio and Television interviews
Quora Space on Aerospace - Curious Cockpit
Facebook group on Aerospace - Aerospace Social
Podcast on Aerospace - Aerospace Social
Articles on Medium, Quora, LinkedIn 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!
