• As the product owner for machine learning-based predictions in the new MBUX infotainment system, I facilitated collaboration amongst global cross-functional teams both internally and externally to successfully integrate our feature.
• Planned and followed up on internal and supplier related development tasks. Worked with developers to come up with solutions for issues that were directly customer facing.
• Escalated blocker issues to ensure an on-time delivery and drove use of best practices and solutions for the team and the product.
• Worked with usability experts to conduct customer studies for our infotainment system.
• Ensured that all software features were built in accordance to worldwide legal requirements.
• Planned software releases with integration partners to ensure timely deliveries for the launch of Mercedes-Benz’s MBUX infotainment system.
• Coordinated testing activities for smartphone applications, wearables, and embedded platforms
• Directed worldwide vehicle testing activities in California, Germany, Japan, Korea and China to validate international configurations of our software.
• Drove ISO 9001 and ASPICE certification of the team including documentation of requirements, development, and test processes.
