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Anwar Mohammad

Anwar Mohammad

Novi

Summary

As an SDV V&V Standardization Lead at Hitachi Astemo, I bring over 16 years of specialized expertise in embedded software verification and validation, with a strong focus on advanced automotive systems. My core competencies include HIL simulations and functional testing of ADAS, chassis (suspension, driveline, braking), and body control modules. I have extensive hands-on experience with dSPACE and Vector toolchains, along with a proven track record in driving high-level test automation. I collaborate closely with OEMs to ensure seamless integration and alignment with their requirements, fostering robust, long-term partnerships. With a strong commitment to functional safety in electric and autonomous vehicles, I adhere to ISO 26262 standards while promoting a safety-centric culture across software and hardware teams. Additionally, I ensure compliance with Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) standards to maintain high-quality software development and testing processes. My approach prioritizes continuous improvement and innovation, contributing to the safety, reliability, and performance of modern automotive systems.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SDV V&V Standardization Lead Engineer

Hitachi Astemo
Farmington Hills
12.2024 - Current
  • Establish and Maintain Standards - Develop and enforce standardized verification and validation (V&V) processes, methodologies, and metrics for Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) development
  • Collaborate with industry organizations such as ISO, AUTOSAR, and IEEE to align with global standards and regulatory frameworks, including ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) and ASPICE (Process Improvement)
  • Lead Verification and Validation Initiatives - Drive V&V efforts for SDV components, including embedded systems, ADAS, infotainment, and OTA (Over-the-Air) updates
  • Define and implement comprehensive testing strategies for both software and hardware components, ensuring system reliability and safety
  • Implement Tools and Automation - Deploy advanced automation frameworks and cutting-edge tools to enhance testing efficiency
  • Lead the integration of CI/CD pipelines for streamlined software validation and continuous testing, ensuring rapid development cycles
  • Monitor and Optimize Performance - Track V&V effectiveness using key performance indicators such as defect density, test coverage, and validation efficiency
  • Conduct regular audits, generate reports, and refine processes to ensure compliance with both internal policies and industry standards
  • Risk Assessment and Emerging Technologies - Identify and mitigate potential V&V risks, ensuring compliance with safety and cybersecurity standards
  • Work on proof-of-concept (PoC) development for SDV technologies, including Automotive Ethernet and next-generation validation methodologies

Lead System Engineer

Hitachi Astemo
Farmington Hills
04.2022 - 12.2024
  • Led test automation on dSPACE HIL using ControlDesk, AutomationDesk, and ConfigurationDesk for suspension and ADAS software validation, integrating Python-based automation scripts for efficiency
  • Developed and implemented Python scripts to automate test execution, data logging, and result analysis, reducing manual effort and improving accuracy
  • Utilized dSPACE Toolchain alongside Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer, and CANape) to enhance testing efficiency and data analysis
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams at Hitachi Astemo to optimize system engineering solutions and HIL integration
  • Certified Functional Safety Automotive Engineer (T
  • V NORD) prepared a safety case for VDM, suspension, and ADAS systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards

Sr Engineer

Hitachi Astemo
Farrmington Hills
07.2019 - 03.2022
  • Configure and set up applications on the HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) bench, including modeling I/O to accurately represent application mapping
  • Collaborate with the Real-Time Model (RTM) team to define and refine plant model requirements
  • Integrate plant models to enable closed-loop simulations for system validation
  • Design, develop, and automate test cases for regression testing to ensure system reliability
  • Lead a team of 10 engineers, overseeing day-to-day functional testing activities on the Vehicle Dynamic Module (VDM) suspension system
  • Track and manage functional testing progress, ensuring adherence to project timelines and deliverables
  • Prepare and submit summary reports and issue summary reports to customers for each release cycle
  • Ensure compliance with Level 2 ASPICE standards, maintaining process adherence and quality benchmarks

ADAS Validation Performance Engineer

Bordrin New Energy Vehicle Corporation
Royal Oak
11.2017 - 07.2019
  • Prepared Item Definition for ADAS Level (0-3) systems such as FCW(Forward Collison Warning), AEB( Automatic Emergency Braking),LDW(Lane Departure Warning),LKA(Lane Keeping Assistance), ACC( Adaptive Cruise Control),BSD(Blind Spot Detection), TSR(Traffic Signal Recognition), EB(Emergency Braking), Autopilot and HBC( High Beam Control)
  • Developed DIA (Development Interface Agreement) with suppliers on each system level
  • Developed ISO 26262 compliance work products and Prepared safety case for Bordrin Electric Vehicle platforms iV6 and iV7
  • Created HARA (Hazard Analysis and Risk Analysis) deriving and determining safety goals and ASIL levels for each ADAS system and subsystems
  • Performed Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fault Free Analysis (FTA) using APIS IQ tool on each ADAS systems and sub systems
  • Participate in Functional Safety Audits and Assessments
  • Developed safety culture and conducted safety training among all DE departments
  • Responsible for ADAS Level 3 System Simulation and Validation Activities
  • Benchmarking the Vehicles such as Tesla Model 3 / Model S and Jaguar I PACE
  • Working on ROS and Linux Environment on Bordrin Demo Vehicle
  • Developing SIL/HIL Environment for ADAS Level 3 system using dSPACE Tool Chain and IPG Carmaker
  • Evaluated test simulation Tools like CarMaker, CarSIM, VTD, Model Desk, Motion Desk and ASM Tool suite
  • Analyzed the vehicle video and CAN data using Race logic Video VBOX and Test Suite Tools

Software Test Engineer

Danlaw, Inc.
Novi
03.2017 - 11.2017
  • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to validate data logger functionality and performance
  • Analyze recorded data and logs to identify and resolve anomalies, defects, or deviations
  • Ensure firmware and software updates maintain compatibility and system integrity
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to improve product reliability and compliance with standards
  • Monitor and optimize vehicle tracking systems to improve fleet efficiency and performance
  • Diagnoses and troubleshoot GPS connectivity and telematics issues for seamless operations
  • Configure fleet management software to align with operational needs and business goals
  • Assist fleet managers in preventive maintenance planning to reduce downtime and costs
  • Provide remote and on-site support for resolving hardware, software, and connectivity issues
  • Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring technical problems and recommend solutions
  • Document troubleshooting steps and best practices for knowledge sharing and training
  • Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to escalate and resolve complex technical challenges

System Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services
Livonia
03.2016 - 03.2017
  • Worked as an onsite coordinator to offshore team of 40 members (Deputed to ZF TRW)
  • Gathered the requirements for verification and Validation activities such Comms, Failsafe, Diagnostic UDS, GMLAN and KWP Tests
  • Identified the defects and suggest solutions and Prepared summary reports for test detail results
  • Communicated with staff or clients to understand specific system requirements
  • Provided technical guidance or support for the development or troubleshooting of systems
  • Worked on GM program-based tools like GMLAN Tester, GM_RBS (Rest Bus Simulation)
  • Used flashing/diagnostic tools such as ASL Tool (JLR), DET Tool (Ford), Serial Loader, CAN flash and DPS Tool
  • Worked on debugger tools such as JTAG, Infineon mini wiggler and Trace32 Emulators

IT Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services
Hyderabad Area
02.2014 - 03.2016
  • Worked as Team Lead for the offshore team of 20 members and Prepared summary reports for test detail results
  • Resolved issues faced during execution of activities
  • Inventory management, preparation of Harnesses and modifying the CIMs for HIL setup environment with dSPACE, Control Desk and Automation Desk and Identified the defects and suggest solutions
  • Created CAPL scripts for automation of diagnostic verification and validation activity on various braking systems applications builds
  • Assigned and scheduled the activities to the resources
  • Attended the status calls with client twice in a week
  • Submit the TTR or ALM Actions and implementing the software change requests if needed
  • Understood and analyzed the requirements of EBCM ECU software features
  • Analyzed software requirement specifications and develop test cases
  • Set up the fault free working CIM after connecting ECU to simulated sensors and actuators using HIL simulation
  • Inventory management, preparation of Harnesses and modifying the CIMs

Sr.Test Engineer

KPIT Cummins Infosystems Limited
11.2011 - 01.2014
  • In KPIT I have 2+ years of experience in Embedded Software verification and Validation for Driveline control modules of Commercial Vehicles
  • Performed Function Testing for JLR 8+/18+ Way Seat Module in Test Bench simulated through dSPACE, Control Desk and Automation D
  • Requirement Analysis, Development of Test Cases, Test Automation, System Testing and Functional Testing, Reporting of Bugs
  • Developed dSPACE HIL system for Driveline Module and worked on tool chain Control Desk, Automation Desk and Hands on with Simulink plant model files
  • Created CANoe panels and Test management modules using CAPL scripts for the automate test report generation
  • CMMI level-5 process compliant software development lifecycle experience, exposure to project execution methodologies such as waterfall, iterative, V model and Model based Development

IT Engineer

CMC LTD
Hyderabad Area
10.2008 - 11.2011
  • System testing of braking control modules comprising ABS/TC/YSC functionalities of GM, Daimler, Chrysler, and Ford Clients
  • Developed HIL setup using tools like Merlin (HW), Bench Wizard and Performed Failsafe, Comms I/O and Diagnostics Testing
  • Fails Safe: Created Test Cases, Test procedures based on fault data base and executed by creating appropriate faults in HIL test bench
  • Communication IO Testing: simulating applicable CAN bus messages, including sensor messages for CIM under test, using Bench wizard and Merlin and verifying, validating that the CIM under test does receive and transmit all functional messages as per the requirements specified in CAN database
  • Diagnostic Testing: Validated all Diagnostic Service Identifiers (SID) by developing test scripts using CAPL Scripting, CANoe Diva tool according to the specification document provided by the end customer

Education

Bachelor of Technology (BTech) - Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
01.2008

Skills

Test Tools: CANalyzer, CANoe, CANape, Control Desk, Automation Desk, Configuration Desk, Synect, MATLAB/Simulink, Medini and Vehicle Spy

Test Management Tools: IBM ETM, IBM EMW, IBM DNG, PTC Integrity, SVN, GitHub, and JIRA

Certification

  • SDV 101: Introduction to Software Defined Vehicles
  • Functional Safety Certified ( FSCAE) - TUV Nord
  • dSPACE RealTime Systems Training

Languages

  • Telugu
  • English
  • Hindi

Personal Information

Title: System Lead Engineer | FSCAE

Languages

English
Professional

Timeline

SDV V&V Standardization Lead Engineer

Hitachi Astemo
12.2024 - Current

Lead System Engineer

Hitachi Astemo
04.2022 - 12.2024

Sr Engineer

Hitachi Astemo
07.2019 - 03.2022

ADAS Validation Performance Engineer

Bordrin New Energy Vehicle Corporation
11.2017 - 07.2019

Software Test Engineer

Danlaw, Inc.
03.2017 - 11.2017

System Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services
03.2016 - 03.2017

IT Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services
02.2014 - 03.2016

Sr.Test Engineer

KPIT Cummins Infosystems Limited
11.2011 - 01.2014

IT Engineer

CMC LTD
10.2008 - 11.2011

Bachelor of Technology (BTech) - Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

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