Safe and Secure Development Webinar Series Part 2 - Safety Lifecycle Management: Concept to Production and operations

by Nikhil Unnikrishnan,Emil Pop published on March 13, 2026

Safety lifecycle management is not confined to product design or the point of release - it spans the entire lifecycle of an automotive program. From concept development through design, production, and post-production operations, managing safety is a continuous responsibility that ensures compliance, reliability, and customer trust.

In this webinar recording, we explore the end-to-end safety lifecycle as defined by ISO 26262 and related standards, highlighting best practices for integrating safety activities across all phases of development. Our experts will discuss how organizations can establish robust processes for hazard analysis, safety concept creation, implementation, and monitoring during production and field operations.

Whether you are an OEM or a supplier, this session will provide practical insights into building a safety culture that extends beyond compliance that cover governance, traceability, and continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle.

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.