Lakshmi Swamy

• Delivered MSc and Bachelor of Engineering modules including Product Development, Project Management, Leadership, and Dissertation supervision.
• Integrated real-world engineering practices and digital tools into curriculum delivery.
• Supervised group and individual projects, ensuring alignment with academic and industry standards.
• Upheld university's academic standards by grading assignments fairly and promptly.
• Ensured fair assessment of all students through unbiased evaluation techniques.
• Utilised multimedia tools for engaging lectures, capturing student interest.
• Organised guest lectures from industry professionals, providing real-world perspectives to theoretical concepts taught in class.
• Provided constructive feedback to students after every assignment or test boosting their performance improvement efforts.
• Adapted teaching methods according to individual student needs, facilitating better understanding.
• Conducted thorough research for enriching lecture content.

Led development of simulation models and curriculum-relevant learning materials for Innovate UK-funded robotics and supply chain optimisation projects.

• Collaborated with industry partners and academic teams to deliver applied research outcomes.
• Supported integration of digital tools and data analysis methods into teaching and learning.
• Developed detailed statistical analyses to support research findings.
• Participated actively in professional development workshops to stay abreast with latest innovations in the field.
• Conducted extensive literature reviews for improved project understanding.
• Reviewed existing methodologies regularly for potential improvements.
• Secured confidential information diligently, upholding privacy laws and regulations.

• Delivered lectures in Business Studies, Operational Management, and Research Methods.
• Supervised dissertations and integrated quality assurance procedures into academic delivery.
• Led seminars and workshops related to course content, deepening understanding of subject matter.
• Implemented innovative teaching strategies; improved quality of education delivered.
• Received positive feedback for effective communication skills.
• Monitored students' progress against educational targets, implementing positive interventions.

• Company Overview: Further and Higher Education
• Assisted in curriculum-linked research on IoT and Big Data applications for reducing food waste.
• Prepared teaching resources, case studies, and publications in collaboration with academic leads.
• Supported student engagement through seminars and practical workshops.
• Further and Higher Education

• Led quality assurance processes, training, and compliance in telecom, finance, and industrial projects.
• Applied robust QA and project governance approaches transferable to curriculum quality monitoring.
• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.

• Led the establishment of the company's first Quality Assurance department, creating requirements specification protocols, validation standards, and QA metrics that improved defect detection and product reliability.
• Developed and embedded QA best practices across the full product life cycle for advanced process modelling software used to optimise industrial business operations.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams (Product, Development, Customer Support) to address quality concerns and enhance system performance.
• Implemented standardised testing procedures and expanded use of automation tools to accelerate release cycles.
• Directed quality control and benchmarking to ensure adherence to company and industry standards.
• Ensured full compliance with industry standards by conducting thorough audits regularly.

• Managed and mentored QA teams, delivering against aggressive deadlines in Agile/Scrum and iterative development environments.
• Defined, executed, and delivered validation testing, integration testing, and acceptance testing to meet business and technical requirements.
• Expanded test automation adoption (Mercury LoadRunner, QTP), reducing manual effort and improving test coverage.
• Provided business analysis for payment processing systems, monitoring SLAs, performing requirement analysis, and ensuring compliance with financial sector standards.
• Designed and maintained multi-environment test platforms covering OS variations, security enhancements, and system architectures.
• Facilitated knowledge transfer and training for offshore teams, ensuring consistent QA practices across locations.

• Influenced positive change by suggesting updates to existing QA methodologies.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations by implementing rigorous checks.
• Reduced errors in production through detailed inspections.
• Coordinated with development teams, expediting issue resolution times.
• Improved product quality by conducting thorough testing and analysis.
• Maintained up-to-date documentation, facilitating smoother audits.