Ernest Ayala is a highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in operational excellence and automotive software development. As the Head of Operational Excellence, he is responsible for driving continuous improvement and efficiency throughout organizations. With a strong focus on ASPICE, FuSa, TISAX, and Cybersecurity, Ernest has established himself as a leading expert in these domains.

Ernest's deep understanding of the challenges in automotive software development comes from years of industry experience. His expertise in ASPICE ensures that software development processes meet the highest quality standards and conform to industry best practices. He excels in analyzing complex organizational structures, identifying areas for improvement, and working closely with cross-functional teams to streamline operations and enhance overall business performance.

In addition, Ernest's extensive knowledge of TISAX and ISO 21434 empowers him to assess the cybersecurity posture of automotive organizations, identify vulnerabilities, and implement effective security measures to protect automotive software systems from cyber threats.

Tietoevry creates purposeful technology that reinvents the world for good. We are a leading technology company with a strong Nordic heritage and global capabilities. Based on our core values of openness, trust and diversity, we work with our customers to develop digital futures where businesses, societies, and humanity thrive. With our 24,000 experts we are present locally and globally, specialized in cloud, data, and software, serving thousands of customers in more than 90 countries. Domain specialized software R&D, advanced data and analytics skills, and a high level of industry understanding is what makes us unique. Tietoevry’s annual turnover is approximately EUR 3 billion and the company’s shares are listed on the NASDAQ exchange in Helsinki and Stockholm, as well as on Oslo Børs We support our Automotive customers in delivering safety-critical and secure software as well as sustainable solutions while monetizing new digital services by taking ownership of E/E system architectures and developing common automotive computing platforms that enable over-the-air (OTA) updates during the car's lifecycle. Automotive OEMs and Tier-1 vendors worldwide rely on our scalable software services, technical innovation, and design expertise. Day by day we are channeling our 20+ years of designing and developing high-quality, automotive software, focusing on Digital Cockpit and infotainment systems, High-Performance Controllers, Connected Vehicle and Mobility Platforms solution development. Automotive software development services (tietoevry.com)