ASPICE PAM 4.0: What you need to know

by Nikhil Unnikrishnan published on January 31, 2025

Stay ahead with the latest changes in Automotive SPICE®!

In November 2023, Automotive SPICE® (ASPICE) made a significant leap from version 3.1 to PAM 4.0, introducing essential updates that impact process assessment and capability development across the automotive software lifecycle.

This recorded session provides a clear overview of:

Key changes in ASPICE PAM 4.0
Training and certification updates
Market trends and adoption insights
Practical guidance on how your organization can prepare

Whether you're an assessor, process improvement professional, or engineering leader, this session will help you understand the implications of the new version and plan your transition effectively.

Speaker

Nikhil Unnikrishnan

Nikhil Unnikrishnan is a Consultant with a broad range of experience, involved in the design & development of hardware, software and mechanical systems and components. He has worked with organizations to analyze process deficiencies and drive improvement by implementing best-in-class practices conforming to internationally recognized standards such as Automotive SPICE®, ISO 26262 Functional Safety, ISO 9001 & IATF 16949 Quality Management Systems. Nikhil has been involved with performing detailed documentation reviews, Automotive SPICE®, Functional Safety & QMS assessments, process documentation development and conducting roll-outs for numerous leading automotive organizations including multiple Software and Hardware systems. Mr. Unnikrishnan is a Certified Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma Methodologies (CLSSGB) and also Certified Quality Process Analyst (CQPA). He is an Exemplar Global certified Lead Auditor for IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015.