Ferdous Ahmed
Accenture
Sterling Heights,MI
11
years of professional experience
Highly qualified Test Engineer with 8+years of successful experience on multiple testing platforms. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to details and excellent organizational skills, seeking for an opportunity where I can enhance my knowledge and skills that will allow for professional growth in IT industry.
Work History
Product & Mfg. Test Eng Analyst
3 Years- Developed and maintained Python-based test automation scripts for embedded and electronic systems, reducing manual testing effort and improving test repeatability.
- Executed automated test cases using NI VeriStand for real-time hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and system validation.
- Expertise in Linux command-line tools and Python scripts to automate device setup, test execution, diagnostics, and log collection.
- Expertise in test planning, test design, automation script development, mobile app testing (iOS/Android), in-car head unit (HU) & bench testing.
- Strong background in defect logging, triage, impact analysis, defect tracking, and reporting across multiple projects.
- Proficient with enterprise QA frameworks (BOD, TDD), Jira/Confluence for dashboarding, reporting, and documentation.
- Skilled in algorithms, data structures, complexity analysis, and automation scripting for validation activities.
- Hands-on experience with API testing (REST) and validation of microservices deployed on cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- In-depth experience with connected vehicle validation, infotainment systems, and in-car communication protocols (CAN, MOST).
- Strong Agile/Scrum experience, including sprint ceremonies, stakeholder coordination, sprint planning, and demos; also adaptable to waterfall cycles in vehicle manufacturing.
- Skilled in collecting and analyzing automation system logs, monitoring tool outputs, and triaging software issues; creating dashboards and defect metrics.
- Executed System Integration Testing (SIT) to validate OBD communication with vehicle Electronic Control Units (ECUs).
- Analyzed test failures using CAN traces, system logs, serial output, and hardware measurements to identify root causes.
- Executed a variation of pre-defined test cases at charging sites.
- Software flashing for automotive infotainment modules.
- Tracking software and inventory for updated modules.
- Provided technical support for existing and upcoming electric vehicle projects.
- Analyzing error logs from different modules, such as QNX, DLT, Android, and CAN logs.
- Participated in sprint planning meetings to discuss project timelines and deliverables with development teams.
- Provided technical support for users experiencing bugs or other difficulties while using the app.
Test and Validation Engineer
2 Years 2 Months- Performed functional Blackbox regression test execution for Home Screen, USB, Bluetooth, Google Maps, Play Music, Phone, Calendar, Podcasts, Reminders, Settings, Backup Camera, and Navigation
- Performed Ad-Hoc, Smoke-Sanity, Load, and Stress testing of Applink builds in an agile environment.
- Lead test automation initiatives, identifying opportunities to reduce manual testing efforts.
- Experienced in testing for telematic (TCU) and Infotainment features
- Automotive software engineer with testing, verification, and validation
- Experienced in component-level bench testing and in-vehicle testing.
- Experienced in performing test activities, execution, and reporting results to ensure high quality before implementation.
- Monitored logs in parallel with executing test scenarios to ensure the system was behaving as expected.
- Reading, writing, and understanding vehicle and specific ECU configuration.
- Experienced in testing on the bench and in-vehicle testing.
- Swapping, flashing, and changing the configuration on modules to test different vehicle programs
- Supported development and testing of ICE and hybrid powertrains in both lab and vehicle environments.
- Performed thermal and mechanical validation of powertrain systems under various operating conditions.
- Assisted in vehicle instrumentation and data acquisition during powertrain endurance and performance testing.
- Conducted base engine calibration, including air-fuel ratio, ignition timing, and idle control.
- Led end-to-end project execution, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
- Experienced with ADAS features like LiDAR, radar, video, etc., and wireless BMS modules, Bluetooth products, chip antennas, and homologation testing.
- E2E mobile app test for infotainment features
- Prepared test cases for telematics features and executed Enhanced existing test cases
- Created a bug and walk-through in the bug triage meeting, and collected CAN, LIN, ULT, ACVL, and Charles logs for the ticket.
- Prepared and submitted the release test report to the test lead and stakeholders.
- Implemented testing best practice and provided test plan to use as feature test plan best practice
- Mentored offshore team to become familiar with new telematics functionality
- Led outside vendor team for the telematics software release as part of the release acceptance
- Experienced in EMC, C2 Testing, and VCU/IVI issue triaging activities.
- Lead and mentor teams, providing guidance, support, and professional development.
- Experienced in working and operating around HV and LV batteries.
- Experienced in battery schematics, electrical components, and BMS software flashing and troubleshooting issues.
- Conducted research and analysis of autonomous vehicle technology to ensure proper instruction was provided.
- Experienced in wireless charging, camera, FPI/RSI, HVAC, FCC/RCC, and OTA.
Multimedia Validation Tester
2 Years 3 Months- Assigned to perform verification and validation of various features of infotainment such as Bluetooth and Navigation
- Create test plans, test scenarios, test scripts, test cases, and test summary reports based on business requirements
- Execute in the vehicle and on-bench testing on Bluetooth and Navigation features
- Validate existing features and bug fixes in the Infotainment ECU
- Performed the test reporting, scheduling vehicle tests, finding the defects test case development, troubleshooting, and root cause evaluation
- Collecting CAN, LIN, and Engineering dump state logs
- Performed testing on the Head unit for checking the functionality of portable devices such as media features and Bluetooth CarPlay /Android Auto
- Participated in every phase of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) validation phase
- Kept track of the tested requirements in a traceability matrix
- Detecting bugs and classifying them based on severity
- Plan and schedule upcoming features and ensure timely delivery
- Support the internal team with validation and production issues
- Maintain several generations of the Infotainment system
- Prepared Test Traceability Matrix to confirm the test coverage and mapped it with test cases
- Experience with Ride & Drive events in and out of state for IVI test.
Infotainment Verification Engineer
3 Years- Operated on intelligent next-gen ConnectNext Infotainment system by Harman Sporty instrument cluster pods with multiple storage spaces and easy-to-reach controls
- Testing on TATA Bolt, Indigo, and Nexon Infotainment HMI
- Performed functional Blackbox regression test execution for Home Screen, USB, Bluetooth, Google Maps, Play Music, Phone, Calendar, Podcasts, Reminders, Settings, Backup Camera, and Navigation
- Identify and validate functionality based on technical requirements throughout the project life cycle
- Reviewed and Analyzed user requirement specification and Functional Specifications of the application using SDLC
- Performed Ad-Hoc, Smoke-Sanity, Load, and Stress testing of ConnectNext builds in an agile environment
- Interaction with senior analysts, team leads, and developers to resolve the technical issues to meet the TATA Motors' requirement for a better-quality software product
- Engage in all regular software development activities such as architecture study, feature requirements review, test case reviews, and so on to ensure that the team delivers high-quality code on time
- Involved in various phases of software testing life cycle, In-Vehicle testing, On-Bench level testing, and troubleshooting
- Performed In-Vehicle Testing for infotainment-related features, Bluetooth, and Navigation
- Worked with On-Board Diagnostics services which involve DTC, PID/DID verification
- Mapping of Test cases and Test results to requirements ID in Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)
- Involved in testing features in Navigation such as Populating Traffic Icons on MAP, One-Shot Destination Entry, OnRoute, and Nearby Traffic List Handling, address books, Auto-zoom, Alerts, Audio Integration, and Gas Stations selection
- Analyzed Messaging signals between ECU modules and respective components using Vehicle Spy
- Experienced in performing Root Cause Analysis and troubleshooting for critical issues & reported bugs using defect tracking tools such as JIRA
- Performed manual and automated verification of hardware components to ensure compliance with specifications.
Education
B.S / Computer Science
Skills
Vehicle Communication Protocols: CAN
J1939
LIN
MOST
TCP/IP
Diagnostics Tools: Vehicle Spy
CANoe
CANalyzer
CDA
Test & Defect Management Tools: JIRA
JAMA
HP ALM
JMeter
RTC
IBM Clear Case
TestRail
Postman
TestNG
Selenium.
Bug Reporting Tools: JIRA
eCIM
GIM
Functional Tools: FMEA
DVP&R
Power BI
HIL Test
Scripting & Programming: MATLAB
Python
JavaScript
CI/CD Tools: Jenkins
Hudson
Git
GitHub
Standards & Protocols: ISO 14229 (UDS)
familiarity with ISO 26262 safety processes
Operating Systems: Windows
macOS
Linux
Android
G-Suite
Cloud Platforms: AWS (hands-on)
GCP (exposure)
Azure (experience with API/cloud validation)
Timeline
Product & Mfg. Test Eng Analyst
Accenture
09.2023 - CurrentRead More
Test and Validation Engineer
UMLAUT PART OF ACCENTURE INDUSTRY X
06.2021 - 08.2023Read More
Multimedia Validation Tester
HATCI INC
02.2019 - 05.2021Read More
Infotainment Verification Engineer
NITOL Tech
01.2016 - 01.2019Read More
National University
B.S / Computer Science
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