Sai Krishna Madasthu
Frisco,TX
Summary
Expertise in automotive software validation and development, driving quality assurance for connected mobility solutions. Adept in creating comprehensive test plans and executing performance evaluations, ensuring seamless integration and functionality across vehicle systems.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Testing Engineer
Luxoft USA
Plano, USA
11.2023 - Current
- Understanding the requirements of the Product under test, in terms of operation, performance using the test basis of Figma Screen Transitions & Meta Data Design documentation, Functional specifications, Bento Use case scenarios.
- Creation of Test Cases & Test Cycle plans under zephyr to evaluate the test scenario for different Testing Stages of Pre-CV, CV #1, CV #2, 1A, SYS4 & SYS5 with Pass/Fail/Blocked/WIP/not implemented Test results across the different regions of NA, EU & AU.
- Agile methodology Sprint Backlog Creation, Planning & reporting for the Task breakdown, Product Test activities.
- Defect management of the project including bug creation, retest activity, fix verification & Additional development support as needed.
- Drive Test for Retrofit vehicles, Daily, Mid range & Long drive for the Route Planning and execution ensuring the test coverage of high -priority zones, which includes urban, suburban, rural areas, highways, tollways, freeways, residential areas and commercial hubs.
- Collaborated with component leads and product owners to identify and resolve issues, ensuring seamless feature integration and functionality.
- Led troubleshooting efforts and performed HU flashing to validate software updates, enhancing system reliability.
- Conducted performance testing on the One Toyota App (Android & IOS) across staging and production, ensuring optimal functionality and user experience. Verification of the user profiles for accurate simulation and testing.
- Utilized CAN simulators & Remote Test Box setup to validate communication protocols and integration with connected technologies, enhancing overall system reliability and performance.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between TomTom, Map box, Aisin to ensure alignment on project goals.
- CTA Testcases Automation for the Follow up vehicle program 310D, 400D, 695D, 725D and creation of regression suites.
- Software evaluation across maintenance, production & dev (24MM/ QCS/DCS) during Pre-karashi, karashi, Pre-Hinjuku and Hinjuku test phases for different HU suppliers of dten and pana HU
- 24MultiMedia Quality Evaluation to ensure the best service provided to the customer. The Audiovisual project involves the vehicle entertainment Audio features such as AM, FM, Radio, Bluetooth, USB, iPod and Navigation project features EV, Routing , Traffic, Guidance, Map Display, Map Update, Search, User profile & settings software component Head Unit bench Testing & Vehicle drive Tests ensuring the quality of software for verification and validation to come up with a bug free Product engineering solution to In-market Toyota connected technologies. Customer: Toyota Motor North America, INC
- Technology and Skills: Active Navigation, Audio Testing, Automation, Automotive test automation framework, Automotive Testing, Bluetooth Testing, Drive Testing, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), In-Vehicle Navigation in Connected Mobility, Mapbox, Navigation, Navigation > Guidance, Navigation > Onboard features, Navigation > Online features, Navigation > POI, Navigation > Routing, Navigation > Traffic Information, System Navigation, System Testing, Testing > Navigation, TomTom Navigation
Senior Software Developer
Luxoft Mexico
Remote
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Creation of the Libraries for the HDD Vermeer custom made
- Optimizing the code usage and increasing the efficiency
- Eliminating the Dependency of multiple libraries, thereby making the project handling easier
- Eliminating the Enumerations and Creating a Data dictionary for the reliable data usage
- Analyzing the Loopback PRs to make sure all the repos & Libraries are updated across the projects & Platform teams
- Working with the Enovation_MCx_HAL & Grayhill_3DXX_HAL Micro Controllers for Embedded C & Autosar Architecture
- Working with the Application software layer, Libraries like Core, Algorithm, Device and J1939.
- Developing the OS layer libraries for the interaction of RTE, Application layer and the Device Abstraction layer to work with CAPI Vendor specific files
- Making the Good modelling practices and ensuring the Quality of the project with Unit Testing & MBD Testing.
- Refactoring of the Vermeer Blocks, code generation and Review changes of the Pull request for CI/CD
- Horizontal directional drilling (HDD), is a minimal impact trenchless method of installing underground utilities such as pipe, conduit, or cables in a relatively shallow arc or radius along a prescribed underground path using a surface-launched drilling rig. Customer: Vermeer Corporation - Industrial & Agricultural Equipment
- Technology and Skills: Agile Methodology, Alpha Testing, Application Software, Atlassian Jira, Beta Testing, Controller Area Network (CAN bus), Diagnotsics, Embedded C, Git, GitHub, Hardware Design, MathWorks MATLAB, MATLAB Simulink, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), SAE J1939, Scrum Sprints > Sprint Planning, Simulink-Stateflow-Embedded Coder, Stateflow, TortoiseGIT, Unit Testing
ADAS System Test Engineer
Satven
Cuautitlan Izcalli, Mexico
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Executed pilot project for system testing of ADAS features, ensuring robust functionality and reliability for Ford Motor Company.
- Conducted end-to-end subsystem level validation on vehicle programs, including FNV2.0.1 (P702 Ford F-150 & CX727 Mustang Mach-E), FNV2.0.2 (U725 Ford Bronco), and FNV2.0.4 (Cx482av Ford Autonomous vehicle), enhancing vehicle performance and safety.
- Verified and validated Argo AI software builds for monthly releases, ensuring high quality for Ford's autonomous rideshare service in Miami and supporting deployment of autonomous vehicles in Lyft's ridesharing network.
- Technology and Skills: ADAS CAMERA SYSTEM TEST, Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), Argo, Auto > Autonomous Drive > System Testing, Automotive Testing, Autonomous Vehicles Testing, Black-Box Testing, Continuous Integration, Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R), ECU-Test, Functional Testing, Impact Analysis, Integration Testing, Requirements Analysis, Team Lead, Test Engineering, Test lead/manager for team size of 6 (Speech component test for various OEMs), Test Management, Test Scenarios, Test Specifications, Test Strategy, Test writing, TestRail, Unit Testing, Vehicle level Testing
HIL Test Engineer
Satven
Cuautitlan Izcalli, Mexico
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Understanding the requirements, Vehicle architecture, vehicle electrical schematics & interaction between the ECU modules.
- Implementation of TestPlan design, Test environment, Test configuration and Test feature Matrix with Jira Requirement, feature document and functional specifications to achieve scope of the function Area.
- Creation of the High Level Testcase according to the Testplan, & Low Level Testcase accordingly to the High Level Testcase based on feature document, configurational requirements, Usability and functional suitability, Basic function tests, rainy/sunny /happy/unhappy paths, Usecase, activity diagrams and sequence diagrams.
- Achieving Bi-directional and 360 tracability by Adding the Main References, Link elements, general requirement Ids, Jira Ids along with the High Level Testcase Id & Low level Testcase Id thereby having the Coverage analysis
- Test First Run Execution, Low Level Testcases using Testing tools so as to verify and validate the behaviour of the system
- Reporting the Issues of Test case Writing and software Functionality in TIM & Jira Respectively. Solving of the Writing Issues from HIL, Component and regression testing from Other teams.
- Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis and Examining Test Logging data to identify and debug issues found at the sub-system level
- Verifying & Validating the software build for the monthly release ensuring the quality in Ford vehicles, delivering on a shared commitment to Test Lead engineer. Customer: Ford motor company
- Technology and Skills: Android Automotive > HMI > Vehicle App, Auto > Connected Mobility > IOT Vehicle Integration & Edge Computing > InVehicle Diagnostics, Automotive hardware-in-loop (HIL) testing, Automotive in-vehicle infotainment and connectivity, Automotive SPICE (ASPICE), Automotive test bench, Automotive Testing, Black-Box Testing, BLE Testing, CMMi - Capability Maturity Model Integration, Configuration Testing, Continuous Integration, Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R), Diagnostic Engineering Tool, Diagnostic Testing, ECU-Test, Electric Cars, Electric Features Testing, End-To-End Testing, FUNCTIONAL SAFETY TEST, Functional Specification, Functional Testing, Hardware in the loop automotive testing, Hardware testing, Impact Analysis, Manual Testing, Model Based Development, Regression Testing, Requirement Traceability Matrix, Requirements Analysis, Schematic Diagrams, Service Oriented Vehicle Diagnostics, Settings Testing, Test Conditions, Test Coverage, Test Data, Test design, Test Documentation, Test Engineering, Test Environment, Test Management, Test Planning, Test Specifications, Test writing, Testing > ECU flashing/restoring, Testing > Full bench testing, Testing > In car testing, Testing > Navigation, Testing > Phone, Testing > Vehicle Functions, Testing Tools, Usability testing, Vehicle Diagnostic (OBD), Vehicle Health Monitor (VHR), Vehicle level Testing, Wi-Fi Testing
Designer
Satven
Hyderabad, India
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Developed AFLS Simulink model and integrated with Vector CANoe for enhanced system simulation.
- Conducted functional testing of model using real lab car setup to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Debugged model-generated code with Polyspace static analysis to identify and resolve potential issues.
- Graphical functions creation using matlab/simulink stateflow.
- The Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) optimizes distribution of light from the headlights according to driving circumstances. Depending on vehicle speed and steering input, the system points the low-beams headlights in the direction the driver intends to travel.
- Technology and Skills: Functional Testing, Model Based Development, PolySpace
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and communication Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad01-2017
Skills
- Controller Area Network (CAN bus)
- Diagnostics
- Embedded C
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- SAE J1939
- Simulink Coder
- Stateflow
- TortoiseGIT
- ECU-Test
- ADAS
- Argo
- TestRail
- Software Development
- CMMi - Capability Maturity Model Integration
- Configuration Testing
- Diagnostic Engineering Tool
- Vehicle Diagnostic (OBD)
- PolySpace
- Atlassian Jira
- Debugging
- Jenkins
- MathWorks MATLAB
- MATLAB Simulink
- Model Based Development
- Active Navigation
- Test automation framework
- Git
- Navigation > Guidance
- Online navigation features
- Navigation > Routing
- Traffic navigation
- System Navigation
- C Programming Language
- GitHub
- Automation QA
- Test creation
- Defect management
- Agile methodology
- Performance testing
- Automotive testing
- System integration
- Test environment setup
- Requirement analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration
- CI
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Root cause analysis
- QA management
- Test strategy development
- Selenium webdriver
- Load testing
- Test design
- Cloud platforms
- CD
- Regression testing
- CI and CD tools
- Git version control
- Defect tracking
- Diagnostics
- Test automation
- Usability testing
- Test automation frameworks
- JIRA proficiency
- Mobile testing
- Documentation and reporting
- Technical communication skills
- Quality assurance
- Troubleshooting and resolution
- Functional testing
- Bug tracking
- Writing use cases
- Troubleshooting
- Continuous deployment
- Problem-solving
- Test diagnostics
- Compliance testing
- Unit testing
- Requirements analysis
- Test equipment management
- JIRA
- Test tools
- Manual testing
- Agile methodologies
- System verification
- Test execution
- Framework testing
Certification
10/01/21, ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level - Certified Tester (CTFL), International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB)
Languages
- English, Proficient
- Hindi, Proficient
- Telugu, Proficient
- Spanish, Intermediate
Training
- 09/01/25, AUT-058 Introduction to Automotive Navigation Systems
- 09/01/25, AUT-037 Introduction to Automotive Cybersecurity (Namek, Ahmed)
- 08/01/24, SQA-044 Introduction to Test Automation
- 07/01/24, SS-154 Understanding Unconscious Bias
- 03/01/24, AUT-037 Mandatory Automotive Cybersecurity Awareness Training
- 03/01/24, AUT-031 Portable Media Usage in ALOB
- 09/01/23, AUT-031 Portable Media Usage in ALOB
- 05/01/23, SP-GR-001 Spanish Language Basic Level
- 05/01/23, SS-007 Interpersonal Communication Skills
- 03/01/22, LUX-068 Respectful and Constructive Communication
- 03/01/22, AUT-018 Mandatory Training ASPICE/DQMS (for ALOB Employees)
- 03/01/22, AUT-031 Portable Media Usage in ALOB
Timeline
Senior Testing Engineer
Luxoft USA
11.2023 - Current
Senior Software Developer
Luxoft Mexico
03.2022 - 10.2023
ADAS System Test Engineer
Satven
01.2021 - 02.2022
HIL Test Engineer
Satven
01.2019 - 01.2021
Designer
Satven
08.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and communication Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University