Shilpa Kulkarni
Rochester Hills
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Automotive System and Diagnostic testing and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
API Validation Lead
Capgemini
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Requirement Analysis: Collaborated with the team to analyze and understand project requirements for effective test planning.
- Test Case Design: Created detailed test cases based on functional and technical requirements.
- Manual Testing: Performed manual validation of all test cases and documented results for review.
- Test Automation: Automated all validated test cases using Python and Selenium, ensuring full coverage and maintainability.
- Version Control: Uploaded automation scripts and test result reports to the Git repository for version tracking and collaboration.
- CI/CD Integration: Developed Jenkins test suites using Groovy scripts to integrate automated tests into the continuous integration pipeline.
- Release Validation: Executed test builds for each software release to ensure quality and functionality compliance.
ADAS Feature Owner
Capgemini - Stellantis
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Document Analysis: Analyzed program Feature Owner (FO) and Logical Point (LP) documentation to understand feature implementation and expected behavior.
- Vehicle Validation: Performed in-vehicle validation of FO and LP parameters as per program specifications.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborated with program engineers and feature owners to identify, reproduce, and resolve issues.
- Issue Review: Conducted issue reviews with internal teams and suppliers to ensure timely resolution and tracking.
- CAN Configuration & Logging: Created CAN configurations and captured logs to support debugging and root cause analysis for identified issues.
Test Lead
Capgemini - Stellantis
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Lead the complete setup of HIL test benches using Vector VT System, integrating hardware, ECU interfaces, and signal routing from scratch.
- Collaborated with hardware teams to design wiring harnesses, configure CAN, LIN, and Ethernet channels, and integrate diagnostic tools.Analyzed project requirements and procured necessary tools including flashing tools and Vector tools based on software and hardware specifications.
- Prepared Vector VT HIL system according to SW/HW needs and coordinated with Vector for hardware integration and system building.
- Collaborated with the process team to create RTC (Rational Team Concert) pages for validation planning and tracking.
- Built a validation team at the BCC location and planned all validation activities.
- Assigned validation tasks to team members and ensured alignment with sprint timelines.
- Tracked all CAN network activities for LP (Launch Phase) vehicle validation.
- Planned and executed tests for each sprint, tracking progress and communicating status, including any risks or delays.
- Reviewed and uploaded requirements in IBM DNG (DOORS Next Generation).
- Created, executed, and maintained test cases in IBM RQM (Rational Quality Manager).
- Raised defects in RTC and followed through on resolution.
- Reviewed test findings with development teams and customers, ensuring clarity and alignment.
- Ensured test execution adhered to the planned schedule, proactively addressing deviations and reporting status regularly.
Senior Validation Engineer
Methodica - American Axle & Manufacturing
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Built and configured Vector VT HIL systems per project requirements, including ECU flashing tools and calibration setups.
- Defined and validated signal mapping, fault injection, and simulation models for component-level testing.
- Coordinated with Vector for system hardware integration and end-to-end HIL validation readiness.
- Validating test cases and maintain records in RQM. Support to automation for automating test cases. Planning test execution to meet the planned timeline.
- Participation at workshop for software requirements reviews.
- Writing test cases for new requirements and analyzing validation setup for new requirements.
- Raising tickets for issues in RTC. Planning of validation test.
- Review the findings; discuss the Test summary review findings with development Team & with Customer.
- Participation at reviews for software requirements.
- Execution of software tests by using available processes.
- Test strategies and established methods like lessons-learned and best-practices.
- Execution of manual and automated software tests based on a released test description. Review of requirements in SRS and Test cases in SRSTD.
- Training of new team members and other Engineers for planned topics.
- Review the findings; discuss the Test summary review findings with development Team & with Customer.
- Tracking and communication of test execution progress including any foreseen delays to meet the planned timeline.
- Understanding the Software Requirements Specification.
Sr. System Test Engineer
Brose Automotive
12.2008 - 04.2017
- System Testing using Automated Test cases.
- Designing of Automated Test Cases in Expecco using the VT-System.
- Designing of Automated Test Case Library Structure.
- Execution and Analysis of Results.
- Raising change request (CR) for ECU Bugs.
- Also have done some Documentation related to the Project.
- Create Test Summary Report. Project#: Power Operated Tailgate (POT).
- Planning Test execution to meet the Planned Timeline.
- Tracking and Communication of Test Execution Progress.
- Performing Peer Reviews and Estimates.
- Participation at reviews for Software Requirements.
- Test Descriptions and Test results in Co-Operation with the responsible Validation Engineer.
- Review of requirements in SRS and Test cases in SRSTD.
- Review the Findings; discuss the Test Summary review Findings with Development Team & with Customer.
- Creating Project Test Plans and Time Schedules for Software Validation.
- Creation and Execution of Automated Test Cases using Expecco and VT-System.
- Writing Test result Reports for Software Validations and Test Runs.
- Creating Test Cases & Plan the regression Test Strategy meeting to ensure the Test Coverage for SW Changes.
- Testing Software to identify and resolve Problems from an End User's Perspective.
- Writing Reports & Communicating results to Colleagues & Managers.
- Monitoring the Testing Process and Identifying and Logging Test Failures.
- Identifying Problems & resolving them with the Development Team.
- Project#: Hands Free Access (HFA) Testing. This Product is Simply Wave your Foot Under the Bumper then Tailgate is Operated. Tested this Product in different Scenarios. Client: Maserati.
Test Engineer
Nasan Medical Pvt. Ltd
06.2005 - 11.2008
- Developing Test Scenarios and Test Cases for Individual Modules.
- Communication with Module Leaders.
- Team Leader for the Prototype Designing Activity.
- Understanding the Software Requirements Specification.
- Regression.
- Unit Testing and System Testing.
- Defect Validation & Reporting.
- Reviewing Test Cases for Policy Product.
- Provides updates to management on Testing Status & Scheduling Issues.
- Preparing Test Set for every Build.
- Risk Analysis Scenario & Risk Checklist.
- Involved in Understanding the Client requirements and Project Functionalities.
- Assisted other Test Team Members in set up the Application for Test i.e. Installation of Database and Other necessary Configurations.
- Involved Proactively in Assisting for Preparing the Test Plan.
- Extensively Involved in Regression Testing to Uncover Breakage while Bug Fixing was on during most Part of the Project.
- Involving in Documentation Reviews and Participating in Bug Reporting Meetings.
Education
Master's - Electronics Engineering
Modern College
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering
S.M Collage
Skills
- Vector VT HIL and Test environment setup from initial level till final working setup
- Expertise in Vector Tools - CANoe, CANpae, Candela studio
- HW debug skills using oscilloscope, signal generator, Multimeter and Vector tools
- Program Managing
- Agile Program Management
- Test Planning & Strategy
- Root Cause Analysis
- Diagnostic Validation
- Requirements & Test Management (IBM DOORS Next Gen, RQM, RTC)
- Vehicle Network (CAN / LIN / Ethernet) validation
- Python scripting for validation
- CI/CD Integration (Jenkins, Git , Groovy)
- Selenium
Timeline
API Validation Lead
Capgemini
11.2024 - 03.2025
ADAS Feature Owner
Capgemini - Stellantis
05.2024 - 10.2024
Test Lead
Capgemini - Stellantis
01.2023 - 03.2024
Senior Validation Engineer
Methodica - American Axle & Manufacturing
03.2021 - 12.2022
Sr. System Test Engineer
Brose Automotive
12.2008 - 04.2017
Test Engineer
Nasan Medical Pvt. Ltd
06.2005 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering
S.M Collage
Master's - Electronics Engineering
Modern College