Nikhil Maram
CEDAR RAPIDS,IA
Summary
Software Engineer at Collins Aerospace specializing in airborne software development and verification using Matlab/Simulink and DO-178B/C standards. Experienced in static code analysis with Polyspace and passionate about automation, leveraging Python and Windows Shell scripting to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and deliver high-quality, standards-compliant software solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Engineer II
Collins Aerospace
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
08.2023 - Current
- Facilitated software development and verification for DO-178B compliance across multiple Boeing aircraft programs.
- Automated repetitive tasks to improve operational efficiency.
- Analyzed system-level requirements from aircraft OEM customers to direct project execution.
- Developed efficient, reliable code adhering to programming standards and MATLAB.
- Executed comprehensive verification activities ensuring complete requirement testing.
- Participated in reviews, build releases, and certification processes to confirm industry standards compliance.
- Assessed change requests and effectively resolved challenges.
- Utilized configuration tools and recommended IDEs to enhance coding processes.
Software Engineer CO-OP
Collins Aerospace
Cedar Rapids, IA
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted development and verification for multiple Aircraft OEM programs in Commercial Boeing Aircrafts.
- Analyzed system-level requirements from Aircraft OEM customers to guide project execution.
- Developed reliable, efficient, well-documented code that adhered to programming standards.
- Executed verification activities ensuring thorough testing of all requirements.
- Participated in reviews and certification processes to uphold compliance with industry standards.
- Assessed change requests and expectations, addressing challenges effectively.
- Utilized software configuration tools and recommended IDEs to enhance coding efficiency.
- Facilitated knowledge transfer among team members to promote skill development.
Student Manager
Illinois State University
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Managing and leading students.
- Providing training to new students.
- Making sure that food and safety protocols are followed while ensuring high quality of services.
- Demonstrating a service-minded, approachable, friendly, enthusiastic attitude towards all student workers.
- Maintaining effective communication between full-time and part-time staff.
Camp assistant for GenCyber summer camp for high school students
Illinois State University
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Training high school students on Cyber security education and helping them with minor Raspberry Pi projects.
Associate Engineer Software Engineering
Collins Aerospace
Hyderabad, India
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Conducted development and verification for multiple Aircraft OEM programs in Commercial Boeing Aircrafts.
- Analyzed system-level requirements from Aircraft OEM customers to guide project execution.
- Developed reliable, efficient, well-documented code that adhered to programming standards.
- Executed verification activities ensuring thorough testing of all requirements.
- Participated in reviews and certification processes to uphold compliance with industry standards.
- Assessed change requests and expectations, addressing challenges effectively.
- Utilized software configuration tools and recommended IDEs to enhance coding efficiency.
- Facilitated knowledge transfer among team members to promote skill development.
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Rockwell Collins
Hyderabad, India
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Facilitated software development and verification efforts focused on DO-178B airborne software
Intern
Rockwell Collins
Hyderabad, India
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Facilitated software development and verification efforts focused on DO-178B airborne software
Education
Master of Science - Computer science
Illinois State University
Normal08-2023
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science and Engineering
Anurag Group of Institutions
Ranga Reddy, Hyderabad12.2017
Skills
- Embedded C
- Matlab
- Polyspace - Static code analysis
- Automation
- Agile
- File handling and manipulation
- Software development
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Python
- DXL
- Window Batch script
- Eclipse IDE
- LDRA and Rapicover for structural coverage analysis
- DOORS
- Subversion
- JIRA
- WindRiver
- Tornado Debugger
- Agile
Certification
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Certified ScrumMaster
- Python (Basic) - HackerRank
- Python - TESTDOME
- Object-Oriented Programming for beginners using Python - Udemy
- Python-3 GUI using Tkinter - Udemy
- SQL (Basic) - HackerRank
Projects
Boeing 777x Displays and Crew Alerting (DCA) and 787 Displays and Crew Alerting(DCA)
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information furnished here is true to the best of my knowledge.
Hobbies and Interests
- Automating boring stuff
- Travelling
- Cooking
Awards
- Received Quadrant award (Q3-2020) department level at Collins Aerospace
- Received Best employee of the month 6 times in a physical year (2020-2021) at Collins Aerospace
- Recevied various Internal awards for Innovation and process improvement
Timeline
Software Engineer II
Collins Aerospace
08.2023 - Current
Software Engineer CO-OP
Collins Aerospace
01.2023 - 08.2023
Student Manager
Illinois State University
08.2022 - 12.2022
Camp assistant for GenCyber summer camp for high school students
Illinois State University
05.2022 - 07.2022
Associate Engineer Software Engineering
Collins Aerospace
09.2019 - 12.2021
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Rockwell Collins
04.2018 - 08.2018
Intern
Rockwell Collins
10.2017 - 04.2018
Master of Science - Computer science
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science and Engineering
Anurag Group of Institutions
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