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Sravana Lekha Kande

Richmond,VA

Summary

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with 3+ years of experience in automation, test planning, system validation, and quality assurance for embedded and real-time systems. Proven expertise in Python, CI/CD pipelines, performance analysis, and developing automation frameworks. Passionate about building robust, scalable, and data-driven quality solutions in fast-paced, cross-functional environments. Holds an M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering with a 4.0 GPA.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Embedded Software Engineer – Systems & Validation, R&D for Electrical Vehicle Traction Inverter

Delta Electronics Inc.
07.2020 - 07.2023
  • Developed embedded firmware for traction inverter ECUs using C, Embedded C, and Python.
  • Built HIL test automation using dSPACE ControlDesk and MATLAB/Simulink plant models.
  • Designed and executed test plans, performance and regression tests using Python frameworks.
  • Automated test execution pipelines with Jenkins and Git for nightly and release builds.
  • Conducted system validation, fault injection testing, and root cause analysis using tools like Vector CANoe and Lauterbach Trace32.
  • Monitored telemetry and test metrics, enabling data-driven decisions to improve test coverage.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with software, hardware, QA, and project leads.
  • Delivered stress and load testing scenarios for critical embedded features under constrained environments.
  • Authored validation reports, RTMs, test scripts, and audit-ready documentation.
  • Built Python-based test automation frameworks reducing manual testing by 50%.
  • Improved regression cycles by 40% with automated HIL workflows.
  • Integrated performance logging tools and critical metrics monitoring.
  • Contributed to CI/CD pipeline reliability across embedded releases.
  • Developed safety documentation, traceability reports, and supported compliance audits.

Education

Master of Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
08.2023 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics

National Institute of Technology
Calicut, Kerala
08.2016 - 06.2020

Skills

  • Programming & Scripting: Python, C, Embedded C, SQL (basic), Bash, RTOS
  • Testing & Automation: Jenkins, Git, GitHub Actions, dSPACE, CI/CD, Python unittest/pytest
  • Frameworks & Tools: MATLAB/Simulink, Docker, Power BI, MongoDB, FastAPI, Reactjs, Jupyter
  • Hardware & Embedded: ARM Cortex, 8051, Tricore, RH850, Lauterbach Debugger, Multimeters, Oscilloscopes
  • Protocols & Interfaces: CAN, LIN, SPI, UART, I2C, GSM/GPS
  • Validation & QA: Agile, ISTQB, RTM, BDD/TDD, performance testing, scalability assessment, telemetry monitoring, bug triage

Timeline

Master of Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Saint Louis University
08.2023 - 05.2025

Embedded Software Engineer – Systems & Validation, R&D for Electrical Vehicle Traction Inverter

Delta Electronics Inc.
07.2020 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics

National Institute of Technology
08.2016 - 06.2020

TEACHING & LEADERSHIP

Teaching Assistant – Python Programming (Object-Oriented Programming) 

Saint Louis University - Jan 2025 – May 2025

  • Mentored students on object-oriented programming, Python syntax, and design best practices. Reviewed and tested student projects for scalability and debugging efficiency.

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