Iqbal Faheem Sayyed
Senior Software Integration Manager - Vehicle Mechatronics Embedded Controls (Vmec) @General Motors
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Software Integration Manager - Vehicle Mechatronics Embedded Controls (Vmec) @General Motors
Milford, MI, US
Responsible for ECM (Engine Control Module) software integration for multiple vehicle programs, ensuring on-time delivery with world-class quality across software releases.Lead end-to-end software content planning, execution, and timing for new and highly active embedded controllers with increasing application scope.Own and maintain Software Delivery Plans and ADV (Analysis, Development & Validation) plans, aligning internal GM teams and external suppliers to program milestones.Chair and drive Software Execution Team Meetings (SWET), coordinating cross-functional partners to track requirements, risks, issues, and release readiness.Provide technical leadership and prioritization for software builds, integration, testing, and validation, ensuring adherence to Controls Process of Engineering (C-PoE).Drive issue resolution and technical risk mitigation, escalating critical blockers and engaging Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) as needed.Actively manage controller resources (CPU utilization, memory footprint, performance constraints) across software releases to meet system and vehicle requirements.Lead software verification and validation strategy, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and program standards.Foster and document best practices to improve software quality, reduce development lead time, and increase execution predictability.Exercise technical direction over internal and supplier engineering teams, ensuring alignment to architecture, coding standards, and delivery expectations.Mentor and develop team members, strengthening technical capability, execution discipline, and ownership mindset across the software integration team.Collaborate closely with propulsion, vehicle systems, and electrical architecture teams to support embedded real-time control software in production automotive environments.
EDUCATION
Stratford University
Master of Science - MS, Computer Software Engineering
MIT xPRO
Architecture and Systems Engineering: Models and Methods to Manage Complex Systems
ABOUT IQBAL FAHEEM SAYYED
Seasoned Technical Program Manager with over nine years of experience in the automotive industry, leading the end-to-end delivery of embedded software programs from concept to deployment. Recognized for driving complex, high-impact initiatives by applying full project management disciplines—scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk management, and stakeholder alignment—to consistently deliver results that meet or exceed expectations.Possesses a strong background in embedded systems, the software development lifecycle (SDLC), and Agile methodologies including SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban, with a focus on aligning technical execution to business strategy. Partnered with Google and global supplier teams to architect and integrate Android Open Source (AOS) platforms within In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems, accelerating the development of connected, Android-powered in-car experiences.Highly skilled in fostering collaboration across engineering, product, and UX teams distributed across global and supplier networks to drive innovation, resolve technical challenges, and uphold stringent automotive quality standards. Experienced in coordinating release schedules, managing dependencies across multiple workstreams, and ensuring timely, high-quality software deployments.Data-driven in approach, with expertise in defining and tracking KPIs to measure success, support continuous improvement, and guide informed decision-making. Adept at navigating ambiguity, translating incomplete inputs into structured roadmaps, and resolving complex technical challenges with precision.Regularly engaged with senior leadership to present program status, risks, and outcomes, influencing strategic decision-making and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Combines analytical rigor, program management expertise, and a commitment to delivering innovative, user-focused software that enhances customer experiences and meets the highest industry standards.
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