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Awsaf Sharif

Austin

Summary

Dynamic software engineer with a proven ability to solve complex problems, deliver innovative solutions, and adapt quickly in fast-paced environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer

General Motors
06.2022 - 10.2025

Embedded Software Engineer (Jun 2023 - Oct 2025):

  • Owned SuperCruise platform apps: S2SGW, PubSub, ConfigurationDaemon. Implemented features and bug fixes
  • Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve software and hardware interfaces.
  • Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.
  • Delivered hands-on support at multiple plants to resolve ACP flash issues, enabling the meeting of rollout timelines.
  • Wrote Python scripts to automate model validation, improving accuracy and reducing the manual workload.

Ground Truthing Software Engineer (Dec 2022 - Jun 2023):

  • Converted LiDAR datasets into mapping tables for lane detection, increasing the accuracy of navigation.
  • Developed Python utilities for data pipeline validation, ensuring regular consistency and reliability of processes.

Design Release Engineer (Jun 2022 - Nov 2022):

  • Coordinated with suppliers to secure on-schedule approvals and shipments of seat safety parts.
  • Designed a Python-based crash-data visualization tool to enhance the Bosch data review in terms of analytical clarity.

Test Automation Engineer

Cognizant
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Tested and maintained the Salesforce application for PSEG, managing test cases through ServiceNow.
  • Architected and executed automated test strategies using Selenium, TestNG, and Sauce Labs, optimizing coverage and regression cycles.
  • Designed standardized processes and protocols to continuously improve operational efficiency through positive iteration.
  • Researched and selected automation tools, prioritizing cost-effective solutions to shorten diagnostic workflows.

Frontend Developer (Capstone Project)

Toyota x UTDesign
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Designed a web-based Operations Management Platform for Toyota using Ionic, Angular, JavaScript, and MongoDB.
  • Collaborated with the team for feature designs, prototyping, and timely delivery of responsive UI/UX features.
  • Collaborated on stages of systems development lifecycle from requirement gathering to production releases.
  • Participated in software field testing to verify performance of developed projects.

Education

B.S. - Computer Science

University of Texas At Dallas
Dallas, TX
05.2021

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Python, Java, C, JavaScript, SQL, HTML/CSS
  • Tools & Frameworks: Selenium, Angular, GIT, Jira, Jenkins, Copilot
  • Other Tools: Android Studio, GODOT, Photoshop, Excel

Timeline

Software Engineer

General Motors
06.2022 - 10.2025

Test Automation Engineer

Cognizant
08.2021 - 05.2022

Frontend Developer (Capstone Project)

Toyota x UTDesign
08.2020 - 05.2021

B.S. - Computer Science

University of Texas At Dallas