Shravani Murlidhar Yadav
Naperville
Summary
Automotive software professional with 6+ years of experience in Instrument Cluster development lifecycle for commercial vehicles. Experienced in requirements analysis, feature design understanding, software integration, diagnostics, bench testing, vehicle-level verification, and release support for heavy-duty truck and bus platforms. Started career with PACCAR Inc project focusing on HIL systems and ECU integration, followed by extensive experience with International Motors instrument cluster programs since 2020. Strong expertise in CANalyzer, CAN J1939, UDS diagnostics, CAPL scripting, and KPIT’s proprietary KITE framework. Currently working onsite in the USA, driving end-to-end activities from requirement discussions and design coordination to bench and vehicle-level implementation support for advanced instrument cluster systems.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Lead – Onsite USA
KPIT Technologies Ltd
Lisle, Illinois
05.2025 - Current
- Responsible for complete end-to-end instrument cluster activities from requirements and design review to bench and in-vehicle implementation support.
- Leading production and post-production support activities for instrument cluster software features.
- Working closely with customer, architecture, and quality teams for requirement finalization and feature feasibility analysis.
- Performing diagnostics analysis, issue investigation, and root cause analysis for cluster functionalities and ECU interactions.
- Supporting release validation, defect resolution, and software deployment activities.
- Enhancing KITE framework usage by aligning workflows with real-time vehicle scenarios and customer requirements.
- Coordinating onsite and offshore teams to ensure timely delivery and zero-defect software releases.
- Key Technologies: KITE, CANalyzer, CANoe, CAPL, CAN J1939, UDS, Diagnostics, Instrument Cluster, ADAS, OTA
Technical Lead
KPIT Technologies Ltd
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Led end-to-end software lifecycle activities for Horizon and EV instrument clusters used in heavy-duty trucks and buses.
- Managed requirement analysis, feature discussions, issue resolution, release support, and technical coordination activities.
- Worked extensively with KITE framework and automotive communication tools for feature implementation support and software quality activities.
- Performed CAN J1939 communication analysis, diagnostics validation, and CAPL scripting using CANalyzer.
- Coordinated with development, quality, and architecture teams for feature integration and issue resolution.
- Supported software release activities, defect triaging, root cause analysis, and delivery management.
- Mentored team members and managed technical planning and day-to-day project activities.
Software Engineer / Test Engineer / Sr. Test Engineer
KPIT Technologies Ltd
08.2018 - 09.2023
- PACCAR Inc – HIL Testing Project (2018 – 2020)
- Worked on Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems and ECU integration activities using dSPACE and NAMUX platforms.
- Validated ECU functionality, diagnostics, and communication protocols under different simulation scenarios.
- Worked with CANalyzer, ATI Vision, NI Test Stand, and HIL setups for automotive validation.
- Conducted defect analysis, regression testing, and system-level validation activities.
- International Motors – Instrument Cluster Project (2020 – 2023)
- Worked on instrument cluster software activities for digital and semi-digital clusters used in heavy-duty trucks and buses.
- Developed and executed manual and automated test cases for cluster features including ADAS, TPMS, telltales, popups, gauges, and diagnostics.
- Performed CAN J1939 communication testing, diagnostics validation, and CAPL scripting.
- Supported requirement analysis, test planning, defect tracking, release validation, and regression testing.
- Utilized KITE automation framework for feature validation and test execution.
- Key Technologies: dSPACE HIL, NAMUX, ATI Vision, CANalyzer, CAPL, KITE, NI Test Stand, UDS Diagnostics
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Telecommunication
KIT’s College of Engineering
Kolhapur, Maharashtra, IndiaSkills
- Requirement Analysis & Feature Understanding
- Instrument Cluster Systems
- Automotive Software Lifecycle
- CANalyzer, CANoe & CAPL
- CAN J1939 & UDS Diagnostics
- KITE (KPIT Integrated Test Environment)
- ECU Communication & Integration
- Vehicle-Level Feature Implementation
- ADAS, OTA & TPMS Features
- Root Cause Analysis & Issue Resolution
- Cross-Functional Stakeholder Coordination
- JIRA, HP Quality Center, Crucible
- Agile Methodologies & SDLC
- Automotive Tools & Frameworks
- CANalyzer, CANoe, dSPACE, ATI Vision
- NI Test Stand, ESA4POC, DLB
- Protocols & Diagnostics
- CAN J1939
- UDS (Unified Diagnostic Services)
- DTC Diagnostics
- Programming & Automation
- CAPL Scripting
- C, Embedded C
- Test Automation Frameworks
- Management & Collaboration
- Agile Methodology
- Requirement Traceability & Defect Management
Certification
- ISTQB Foundation Level Certified
- Received Client Champion Award (2 times) for exceptional customer support and technical expertise.
- Awarded Distinguished Contributor Award for significant project contributions across multiple releases.
- Received The Comrades Award (3 times) for delivery excellence and quality work.
- Recognized by client for technical expertise and automotive domain knowledge.
Timeline
Technical Lead – Onsite USA
KPIT Technologies Ltd
05.2025 - Current
Technical Lead
KPIT Technologies Ltd
10.2023 - 05.2025
Software Engineer / Test Engineer / Sr. Test Engineer
KPIT Technologies Ltd
08.2018 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Telecommunication
KIT’s College of Engineering