Sanjana Ramesh
Farmington,MI
Summary
Software development professional with comprehensive background in building scalable, high-quality software applications. Known for delivering impactful projects and driving continuous improvement. Team-oriented and results-driven, with strong ability to adapt to changing requirements and priorities. Proficient in programming languages and software development methodologies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
General Motors
05.2024 - Current
- Designed and implemented Battery Management System control algorithms for EV powertrain, including SOC estimation, thermal management, cell balancing, communication and sensing.
- Developed embedded C++ software modules and MATLAB/Simulink models for BMS feature validation.
- Conducted HIL/SIL testing to ensure reliability and safety of battery control functions.
- Integrated BMS modules with ECUs over CAN, LIN, and Ethernet communication protocols.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver optimized, safe, and reliable battery control systems.
- Improved battery efficiency and diagnostics capabilities through algorithm optimization and software refinement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, and software) to align BMS design with vehicle requirements and production schedules.
- Developed unit, integration, and regression test scripts to ensure robust performance of BMS software across different operating conditions.
- Contributed to documentation, code reviews, and process improvements to enhance software quality and team productivity.
Controls Design Engineer
General Motors
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Design and develop control system models for ETRS Drive Modes.
- Create C++ unit, functional, regression testing procedures and test scripts for software components.
- MATLAB model programming, SIL/HIL testing and analyze data for further feature improvements.
- Collaborate with all departments ensuring project deadlines and requirements.
- Embedded software engineering, ECM/PCM/TCM/VICM programming.
- OBD, DTC and diagnostics issue resolution through software design development activity.
- MISRA, PATAC, ISO standards implementation and compliance resolution.
- Issue resolution through SAFe agile framework.
Controls and Commissioning Engineer
Utac
05.2019 - 02.2022
- Provide on-site electrical installation support during project implementation.
- Designed RTOS controllers dor dynamometer controls.
- Programmed and tunes AC/DC drives and motors.
- Create device layout, main control panel, power and wiring schematics.
- Compile system component orders and coordinate project purchases.
- Collaborate with all departments ensuring project budgets and schedules are met.
- Testing of HVAC, smoke control, emergency power and other critical systems.
- Utilization of drawings, sequences and building codes to plan efficient test procedures.
- Organization and presentation of test results to senior engineers for analysis.
Associate Manufacturing Equipment Engineer
Tesla
08.2018 - 05.2019
- PLC logic optimization and Ignition HMI SCADA - Design, testing, validation and implementation of changes through approved PCA.
- Equipment troubleshoots, design, fabrication, testing, commissioning and PM Scheduling.
- Production support, Data Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Cycle Time reduction and Availability reporting.
Production Engineering Associate
Tesla
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Conduct Manual bus bar inspection and MOS (Manufacturing Operating System) transactions for manual bus bar install.
- Perform genealogy, workflow and pallet record management in MOS for in-work modules.
- Interaction, backup and restoration of HMI's and robot controls - FANUC and Keyence vision systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment during unplanned downtime, as well as implement/maintain 5S strategy of Six Sigma.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, Texas, TX05.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
BNMIT, Visvesvaraya Technological University
Bengaluru. India01.2015
Skills
- Process Improvement, Preventive Maintenance, Resource Planning and Optimization, Troubleshooting, Diagnostics of Industrial Automation and Controls Systems
- Drafting standards and geometric, dimension and tolerancing (GD&T) and product validation experience
- Assembling pneumatic and hydraulic manufacturing equipment along with installing the automation lines
- Electrical and Mechanical Blueprints Analysis
- Six Sigma DMAIC – structured program solving methodology, FMEA risk assessment, Gauge R & R lean principles
- Familiarity with APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), SPC and equipment related OCAP’s (Out of Control Action Plans)
- Project ownership, resource allocation, requirement analysis, effort estimations and work breakdown
- ECU function validation
- Programming and Application Packages:
- C/C , Python, MS office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook),
- RS Logix 5000 Allen- Bradley PLC programming and HMI SCADA controls and design
- Manufacturing Operating System Keil micro vision 3 tool, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Auto CAD - Electrical and Mechanical CAD, Solid Works, CATIA
- ARM processor design using CCS (Code Composer Studio) software of Texas Instruments
- Keyence XG-X Vision terminal and editor programming
- Vector Canoe system configuration
- NI PXIE- 8810,8840 real time controller programming and RTOS application configuration and programming
- Induction, Permanent magnet, DC dynamometer, ASC/DC drives tuning and commissioning
- Unico AC and DC drive configuration
- Configuration management tools like SVN, Bitbucket, JIRA, JIRA Align and RTC
- Eclipse IDE, Jenkins, Geeritt, Github, Visual studio code, Slack, and GIT ecosystem, CI/CD pipeline and version control system
- Communication Protocols:
- EtherCAT, Ethernet, SPI bus, CAN, Modbus, Serial (RS-232, RS-485), ASAP3, BACnet, Profibus and CAN
- Certifications: Vector CANoe
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
General Motors
05.2024 - Current
Controls Design Engineer
General Motors
02.2022 - 05.2024
Controls and Commissioning Engineer
Utac
05.2019 - 02.2022
Associate Manufacturing Equipment Engineer
Tesla
08.2018 - 05.2019
Production Engineering Associate
Tesla
12.2017 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
BNMIT, Visvesvaraya Technological University