Sudheer Kumar Yanimeni
Rochester Hills,MI
Summary
Skilled Test Manager versed in planning and overseeing testing operations under tight deadlines. Organized and well-researched approach to solving problems. Collaborative and open mindset with 15 years of demonstrated industry success
As a software test manager at Aptiv, we deliver testing solutions for the ADAS Radar systems that enhance the mobility and connectivity of vehicles. I have a bachelor's degree in computer science engineering and a certification as an ISTQB Foundation level tester (CTFL).
Lead project activities and cross-organizational teams, collaborating with development, systems, validation, manufacturing, and quality engineers, as well as client representatives, to ensure on-time completion of project deliverables. I capture customer requirements, analyze, document, and manage high-level system functional specifications, and resolve issues with in-depth understanding of the problem and excellent troubleshooting skills. I have expertise in various programming languages, such as CAPL and Python, and various automotive tools, such as Canoe, Canoe. Diva, NeoVi, CANalyzer, and Vehicle Spy. I have performed vehicle testing and bench level testing on various control units and subsystems, and performed DPRS test on instrument panel clusters. I have professional software testing experience, which includes effective test case design, test case execution, bug reporting, log analysis, and deliverables preparation. My mission is to provide innovative and reliable mobility solutions that enhance the safety, comfort, and convenience of drivers and passengers. .
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Test Manager
Aptiv
Troy, MI
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Developed test strategies for software test activities including software unit testing, integration and qualification testing
- Responsible for planning test activities like reviewing requirements, test case creation, review and providing the approvals
- Generating the effective test reports for management understand results and progress
- Hands-on experience in writing test strategy to ensure robustness of ECU's
- Manage test teams onsite and offshore for successful execution of projects
- Validation of ADAS Radar sensor functionality like object detection, Angle correction and time sync
- Participated in chamber testing for Radar sensor to simulate radio waves and measure frequency
- Developed strategy for adding smoke and regression test scripts into CI/CD environment and was able to deploy project successfully
- Planned testing task using scrum and agile methodologies
- Manage and prioritize product backlog
- Review product management strategies to break down into stories and work with engineering team to implement them.
- Collaborated with development teams to establish clear test objectives, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Streamlined communication between testers and developers through detailed defect reporting and tracking systems.
- Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
- Reviewed bug reports and error logs, translating data into digestible reports for senior leadership personnel.
- Defined testing and acceptance strategies and determined quality assurance benchmarks.
Software Systems Engineer
NS International Ltd
Troy, MI
04.2015 - 08.2021
- Lead validation team onsite and offshore for successful execution of projects
- Lead project activities, collaborating with Development, Systems and Validation Engineers, Manufacturing engineers, product quality engineers and client representatives to ensure on-time completion of project deliverables
- Lead A-Spice work product preparation activities for successful completion of Audits
- Created high level validation timeline of software using Microsoft project plan
- Reviewing Validation test results and discussing software defects for deciding software readiness
- Performed SW flashing on IPC using background flash using vector vFlash, USB flashing and efd flash with CDA tool
- Captured customer requirements, analyzed, documented, and generated high level functional specifications
- Performed manual and automated testing for software releases at bench and vehicle
- Performed vehicle testing to simulate ADAS functionalities like ACC, LKA, LDW, Parking assist and review the behavior on instrument cluster
- Performed DPRS (Diagnostics performance requirements standard) test on ECU's
- Identified software issues and transferred issues into issue tracking system(redmine) with supporting log files and data
- Validated and verified all embedded software functions according to functional specification and customer requirements
- Release official software to different teams, customer, and manufacturing facilities
- Provided field support to integration and Quality assurance teams to identify root cause of issues.
- Conducted thorough root-cause analysis of software issues, leading to timely resolution and prevention of future occurrences.
- Debugged critical issues, ensuring system stability and reliability for endusers.
- Applied test-driven development principles to ensure high-quality deliverables throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Senior Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Onsite Co-coordinator
Ford Motor company
02.2014 - 04.2018
- Collaborated with functional consultants to understand business processes and find technical solutions to requirements
- Delivered exceptional client support by promptly addressing concerns and implementing requested changes or enhancements to software solutions.
- Checked client code for bugs and weaknesses using approved troubleshooting methods.
- Introduced automation tools for efficient deployment processes, minimizing downtime during updates.
- Vehicle testing to review infotainment behavior with various battery and ignition(KL) positions
- Performed diagnostics to review performance of infotainment, battery to BCM modules
- Requirement understanding and document study
- Conducting daily and weekly status meetings
- Test design and development
- Execution of Test Cases for functional testing, Regression testing and GUI testing
- Providing technical guidance to testing team in imparting Automation
- Estimation of efforts
- Creating Test data
- Working on diagnostics module of infotainment system.
Senior Software Engineer
Wipro Technologies
Bangalore, Dearborn, MI
03.2014 - 04.2015
Senior Software Engineer
12.2010 - 02.2014
- Understanding the patents provided by the client and providing the technical documentation
- Checking the target devices like open source, Android which has infringed the patents
- Technical documentation involves in-depth analysis of the source code and providing source flow showing the infringement
- Providing the quick answers to the attorneys when any target was found as infringed
Software Developer
Fi, Networks Pvt Ltd
Mesh
08.2007 - 12.2010
- Medpac Systems)
- Worked across the different peripheral devices and involved in developing and testing the communication protocols like FTP, SNMP
- Gained good knowledge about the Linux environment and domain knowledge
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Annamacharya Institute of Technology And Sciences, JNTU
New Boyanpalli06.2007
Skills
- Technical Skills
- Programming: Embedded C
- Protocols: CAN, LIN, XCP, Ethernet, I2C, SPI
- Microcontrollers: RH850 D1L1, V850
- Tools: CANoe, CANStress, VectorCAST, Vehicle Spy, E10A, E1, RadMoon, Eclipse, FPG5, SVN, Redmine, Microsoft project, Polarion, DOORS
- Test Execution Management
- Project management skills
- Team Coordination
- Functional Testing
- Scrum Framework
- Test Plans and Test Methodologies
- Agile Best Practices
Timeline
Test Manager
Aptiv
08.2021 - 12.2023
Software Systems Engineer
NS International Ltd
04.2015 - 08.2021
Senior Software Engineer
Wipro Technologies
03.2014 - 04.2015
Senior Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Onsite Co-coordinator
Ford Motor company
02.2014 - 04.2018
Senior Software Engineer
12.2010 - 02.2014
Software Developer
Fi, Networks Pvt Ltd
08.2007 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science -
Annamacharya Institute of Technology And Sciences, JNTU
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