Bhargav Vattikunta

3 years of experience in automotive software testing of ADAS and BCM ECUs on HIL bench and vehicle level as Senior System Test Engineer and Automation Test Engineer. I have experience in development and verification of embedded systems. Experience in Black box, Functional and diagnostics testing of ADAS (Advance Driver Assistant system – short range radar, long range radar etc.) and BCM (Body Control Modules) ecu’s software. Proficient in setting up, configuring, and executing HIL tests for automotive systems using Vector tools including CANcase, CANalyzer, CANape, and CANoe. Good knowledge of Test management activities such as project planning, effort utilization and problem resolutions. Coordinated between different teams and stake holders for multiple projects. Experience in Review of the test cases and test execution results and preparation of compliance matrix or traceability matrix. Good Understanding of Automotive Infotainment Systems. Excellent Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Bug Life Cycle. Good communication skills, established and maintained a productive working relationship with management and the team Members Developed sensor fusion algorithms to combine data from cameras, LiDARs, radars, and ultrasonic sensors, providing a comprehensive understanding of the vehicle’s surroundings. Hands on experience in project execution compliant to ASPICE process model. Expertise in Automotive protocols CAN, CANFD, LIN and UDS. Good Knowledge of communication protocols SPI, I2C and UART. Expertise in CAPL & Python scripting, Diagnostics Modules and Error Handling. Familiarity with simulation tools including CANoe, LabVIEW, VT System (dSpace), facilitating efficient testing and validation of sensor functionalities in the ADAS project Having onsite project execution experience (vehicle Testing). Good Knowledge of ASPICE process. And Involved in Internal ASPICE audit Basic Exposure on AUTOSAR, RTOS. Experience of continuous integration and testing. Certified ISTQB Tester. Scrum Master certification from the International Scrum Institute.

• MCLAREN, Not Provided, Baltimore, MD, Not Provided, Embedded Test Engineer, 06/01/23, 12/01/24, Advanced Radar Sensor: ARS is responsible for the functionalities like ACC and EBA., Short Range Radar which mounts on both sides of the car in front and rear side and tries to monitor functionalities like Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change Alerts, and Rear Collision Traffic Alerts., Error Management: Verifying DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) and the system behavior under faulty conditions., Diagnostic Testing: To Verify the different SIDs and their respective supported DIDs and RIDs., Handling of Base Modules, Self-test, Log & Trace, SCTL and Memory., EOL (End of line) testing., Vehicle testing for Object detection, VDY and Communication., Requirement level testing of ACC and EBA., Event data recording., Design and develop and test high-quality embedded software for automotive customers delivering HMI Infotainment, Instrument Clusters, Displays, Audio, or Connectivity electronics control modules., Developed algorithms for image processing and computer vision to enhance camera-based ADAS features., Implemented and tested LiDAR sensors for 3D mapping and environment modeling in autonomous vehicles., Integrated radar sensors for adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance, and blind spot detection., Designed and implemented Automotive Ethernet networks to enable high-speed data communication within vehicle systems., Integrated ultrasonic sensors for close-range detection applications such as parking assistance and obstacle detection., Review and analyze system requirements to create embedded software designs., Analyze, resolve and track defects to closure., Document design and analyze implementation decisions., Compile, build different software components and integrate them in software builds., Analyze CAN messages using Vector tools CANalyzer and CANoe., Performed detailed data analysis using CANalyzer and CANape, generating comprehensive reports and documentation to support engineering decisions and product development., Utilized data visualization tools to interpret sensor data and identify potential improvements in ADAS functionalities., Contributed to the continuous improvement of HIL testing processes and methodologies, staying updated with the latest advancements in Vector tools and automotive testing standards., Create modular or reusable embedded software design along with associated documentation., Test Plan Creation, Requirement Analysis, Requirements Review., Planning and Coordination. Planning of Issues and assigning ROs to the team., Successfully completed the SOl2 phase in record 1 year by implementing the Embedded C code as per Slat Flap Electronic Control Unit (SFECU) System requirements., Worked in the form of sprint team with business analysts and developers in agile methodology., Participation in Requirements review/ freeze Test cases implementation, Developing the CAPL scripts and execution., Tracking or reporting weekly status reports of the project to higher management., Review of Test results and preparation of Risk assessment for the defects.
• Audi, Not Provided, Michigan, MI, Not Provided, Automotive Test Engineer, intern, 01/01/23, 04/01/23, This project is to develop BCM (Switch Module) where this switch module is put on the Dashboard for controlling external lights using CAN and handling the indicators., This project involves the Analysis, Design, Development and Testing of two Switch ECUs based on 16-bit Renesas Micro-controller., Main functionalities included Switch Press detection depending on debounce mechanisms, Error Handling, Sleep / Wakeup decision making, Bootloader, and Diagnostic for Re-programming., Requirement analysis and understanding of the functionality of CPEL., Error handling and monitoring of Switches., Implemented Flash reprogramming sequence using CAPL., Designed a Panel for Diagnostic testing using the CANalyzer Panel editor tool., Automated Smoke & Functional test cases using Python., Improved test coverage by developing integration and verification of black box protocols., Enhanced traceability by using creative and robust test cases., Launched a ground-breaking glucose measurement product by overseeing product testing from inception to completion., Speed-up product delivery by participating in code review/design review meetings., Created an in-depth verification plan for accurate product testing.

VTSystems, CAR MAKER, Vteststudio, CANoe with CAPL, CANFD, CAN, BAP, LIN, UDS, XCP, SPI, I2C, UART, IBM DOORS, PTC, JIRA, SVN, CANalyzer, CANoe, CANape, CANoe DiVa, ODX Studio, Embedded C, CAPL, Python Scripting, DET, EDIABAS, Esys, Monaco, ODX Studio, ODIS