Welcome to IQUpgrade
"Let's Imbue Quality & Upgrade Ourselves & Organizations"
Your premier facilitator for transitioning into IT, Quality & Consulting, and Process Re-engineering. We provide experiential learning and guidance for QMS implementation (CMMI, ISO, ASPICE, etc.).
Career Catalyst
Accelerate your growth in QA & Audit
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ISO, CMMI, AS9100D, & More
Who We Support
Guiding professionals across all levels and domains into dynamic IT & Quality roles
Students
Entering the fast-paced world of IT and QA / Audit with the right skills and mindset.
Career Transitioners
Moving from Non-IT, Manufacturing, Production, and Core Engineering to cutting-edge Process Automation and QA.
Early IT Professionals
Wanting to specialize in test automation, AI Data Quality, and Process Engineering.
Explore Tech Pathways
Career Transition Guide
A structured pathway to move from Non-IT, Manufacturing, Production, to a rewarding career in IT QA, Process Management, and Audit.
Discover & Assess
Identify how your core engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, etc.) or pure science background translates to process frameworks. Take our QA Career Assessment.
Foundation Learning
Learn the basics of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Quality Management Systems (QMS), and industry standards like ISO 9001 and CMMI.
Practical Application
Work on mock assignments, write QMS processes inline with ASPICE/AS9100D, and practice software testing fundamentals in our Practice Labs.
Interview Preparation
Use our AI Career Coach and Interview Prep modules to get ready for real-world questions on QA models and process automation.
Mentorship & Placement
Connect with our expert mentors for resume review, guidance, and tapping into the network for jobs in Quality Engineering.
QA Career Assessment
Find the perfect QA or Process Engineering role based on your current background and interests.
Interview Preparation
Specially curated for beginners transitioning from Non-IT and Core Engineering backgrounds.
Fundamental QA Concepts
Learn the difference between QA, QC, and Testing. Understand test plans, test cases, and bug lifecycles.
View QA GuideProcess Models
Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and V-Model. Understand how modern software is built and released.
View Process GuideISO & CMMI Basics
What is ISO 9001? How does CMMI assess maturity? Learn to answer these in your first interview.
View Standards GuideASPICE & AS9100D
Automotive and Aerospace specific standards. Crucial if you are transitioning from Mechanical/Auto backgrounds.
View Domain GuideQA Standards Learning Hub
Comprehensive insights into global quality and process standards.
The international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS).
- Customer Focus
- Leadership & Engagement
- Evidence-based Decision Making
Capability Maturity Model Integration. A proven set of global best practices that drives business performance through building and benchmarking key capabilities.
The widely adopted and standardized quality management system for the aerospace industry.
Automotive Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination. Essential for software embedded in vehicles.
The world's first AI management system standard. Crucial for the new era of AI Data Quality and Compliance.
Practice Labs & Projects Hub
Gain real-world QA and Process experience with hands-on assignments.
Your Progress
One project completed
QA / QMS Definition Project
Define the core Quality Management System structure for a fictional startup. Map out key processes and policies.
QMS ISO 9001 Compliance
Write a QMS manual inline with ISO 9001:2015. Focus on the 'Leadership and Commitment' clause implementation.
ASPICE Process Writing
Create process documentation for software testing aligned with ASPICE SYS.4 and SYS.5 requirements.
AI Career Coach
Your 24/7 intelligent guide for QA & Process transitions.
Disclaimer: AI-generated content is for informational & leaning purposes only and may not always be accurate, complete, or up-to-date. Please verify all information independently.
Essential Quality Resources
Direct links to top global standards and testing communities.
Chief Mentor
Guiding your career transition with 25+ years of real-world expertise.
Praveen K Harkawat
Quality & Automation Leader | Six Sigma Black Belt
Education: Engineering Graduate from MBM EC, Jodhpur; M.Tech. from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad; M.S. from BITS, Pilani-CDC. Active Researcher at SPSU & Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya.
Experience: 25+ years in QA, Automation, Tools, Digitization, and Project Quality Facilitation. Led 8 CMMI ML 3/5 initiatives independently. Implemented 20+ automation tools across organizational levels.
Certifications: CMMI Associate, ISO 9001:2015 LA, AS9100D Internal Auditor, ASPICE QA, Six Sigma Black Belt, ISO 17025, PMI Trained PMP.
Research & Impact: Published papers in Peer Reviewed Journals and International Conferences on LEAN, Six Sigma, CMMI, Analytics, Industry 4.0. Top QL (awarded by WQC 2022 & 23).
Additional Guidance Provided:
- PG Admissions & Research Course Guidance in QA
- IT QA/QC Interview Preparation
- Engineering & MBA (IT) Project Guidance
Meet Our Mentors
Learn from industry seniors with extensive experience across diversified domains and leading global companies.
Amir Khan
Director, HK Process Innovation
Expertise: QA, CMMI, Strategy.
Experience: 25+ years. CMMI Institute certified SCAMPI A Lead Appraiser. Past roles at KPMG, CyberQ. Expert in ISO 9001, 27K, 20K, 22301 auditing.
Gorur Sridhar
Freelance Quality Consultant
Expertise: ISO, QA, CMMI, AS9100D.
Experience: 35+ years technical & project management in Aerospace, Automotive, Medical Devices. Value engineering, field failure analysis.
Kadiyala Sastry
Automation & QC Leader
Expertise: Automation, QC, Delivery Excellence.
Experience: 25+ years in Global Engineering Services, IT, and Manufacturing. Past roles at Tech Mahindra, Honeywell, L&T.
Dr. Madan Mohan Agarwal
Assistant Prof, CSE, BIT Jaipur
Expertise: IoT, Machine Learning, AI.
Experience: Ph.D in CSE. Expert in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks, Optimization Techniques, Video Summarization using ML and AI apps.
Yatindra Kumar Shrivastava
CEO, Syssteamz Consulting
Expertise: ERM, Risk Mgmt, Security, ISO 27001.
Experience: 28 years. Past at Microsoft, Steria. Certified CRISC, GDPR Consultant, CMMI Lead Appraiser. Establish ERM frameworks globally.
Academic & Project Guidance
Bridging the gap between academia and industry requirements.
Master Degree's Final Year Projects
We provide hands-on guidance for M.Tech., M.S., and M.B.A. (IT) final year projects. Align your academic work with real-world industry demands in QA, Automation, and Process Definitions.
Ph.D. Thesis & Research Papers
Expert guidance and review for Ph.D. thesis submissions and research paper drafting in domains like Lean, Six Sigma, Quality Management Systems, and Software Process Improvements.
Get In Touch
Take the first step towards your career upgrade.
Let's make an impact together
- We can help you in selecting a Degree, Career, and Profession
- We can facilitate in Career Track Change
- We can work as an Enabler for your Career Progression
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Note: Currently, we operate on a non-profit basis. All fees charged will be used for the maintenance of our infrastructure, website, and essential support services.