Sushant Shetty

Cybersecurity Architect & Privacy & Security Project Manager

Ford UWB Anchor Smart Access Project | June 2025 – Present | ~40% allocation

• Lead cybersecurity strategy for Ford’s UWB Anchor system, including Central ECU, BLE/UWB components, and Smart KeyFob integration.
• Define and negotiate the Development Interface Agreement (DIA) to clarify scope, requirements, and deliverables with key stakeholders.
• Develop and oversee Secure Firmware Update, JTAG locking, and Secure Manufacturing processes, enhancing production security.
• Manage the full vulnerability lifecycle—from identification through mitigation and customer reporting—improving response times and reducing risks.
• Direct PI and Sprint Planning for cybersecurity tasks across multi-disciplinary teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Conduct warranty analysis and post-production security reviews to prevent regressions.
• Serve as primary cybersecurity interface with Ford for technical workshops, assessments, and compliance reviews.

Cybersecurity Architect / Technical Lead – New Projects
May 2024 – Present | ~20% allocation

• Lead concept design, requirements analysis, and effort estimation for smart access systems, body control modules, tailgate lift, and power distribution boxes for Ford and GM.
• Represent Continental in pre-award technical workshops and Technical Design Reviews (TDRs) with OEMs.
• Design end-to-end cybersecurity solutions aligned with ISO/SAE 21434 and OEM-specific standards.
• Prepare and present cybersecurity proposals supporting business acquisition efforts.
• Verify feasibility of new security requirements and integration constraints across projects.
• Validate technical responses to ensure compliance and alignment with project goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define secure architectures and planning timelines.

Cybersecurity Architect
Renault Smart Access System | June 2025 – Present | ~40% allocation

• Define cybersecurity architecture for Renault’s Smart Access System, covering Central ECU, NFC reader, UWB & BLE anchors.
• Design secure flashing and OTA update strategies for the entire access system.
• Implement secure diagnostics (UDS 0x29) and Secure Boot mechanisms across all access ECUs.
• Ensure compliance with CCC standards and ISO/SAE 21434.
• Facilitate security alignment across hardware, software, and systems engineering teams.
• Lead security validation activities with Renault cybersecurity stakeholders.
• Deliver work products supporting security assessments and key program milestones.

Cybersecurity Architect
Renault Project | March 2024 – May 2025 | ~70% allocation

• Defined comprehensive full-vehicle cybersecurity solutions involving bootloaders, HSM firmware, AUTOSAR stack, and diagnostics.
• Unified cross-functional teams to align on end-to-end security architecture.
• Delivered cybersecurity work products for security reviews and assessments.
• Designed secure diagnostics (UDS 0x29) and PKI-based software update infrastructure.
• Provided internal training on PKI, OCSP, DER encoding, and certificate handling.
• Supported test strategy development and security feature validation.
• Acted as key security representative in customer-facing interactions.

Cybersecurity Expert - North America
Nov 2024 – Present | ~20% allocation

• Recognized as Cybersecurity Expert, guiding architecture decisions and strategic direction across North American programs.
• Advise global teams on cybersecurity architecture, concept development, and threat mitigation for ECU, vehicle networks, diagnostics, and bootloaders.
• Serve as primary escalation point for complex cybersecurity issues, ensuring compliance with Continental’s global standards and OEM requirements.
• Deliver targeted trainings, workshops, and deep-dive sessions to advance cybersecurity awareness and technical excellence.
• Mentor engineers and technical leads to foster internal talent and a security-first engineering culture.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve blockers and align architectures with evolving security requirements.
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning for cybersecurity capabilities and innovation.

Senior Software Engineer and Cybersecurity Architect
Ford Project | May 2023 – June 2024

• Integrated HSM, SHE, and AUTOSAR Crypto Stack for secure ECUs.
• Implemented secure services for Access Start, OTA updates, Key Management, and diagnostics.
• Secured Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) features including Key Management and OVTP protocols.
• Led root cause analysis for vulnerabilities discovered during penetration testing.
• Delivered cybersecurity training sessions on Secure Boot, End-of-Line (EOL) protection, and diagnostics.
• Ensured cryptographic integrity and design alignment with automotive security standards.
• Supported security testing and compliance throughout the software lifecycle.

Senior Software Engineer, AUTOSAR Crypto Stack
March 2020 – April 2023 | ~50% allocation

• Developed core modules of AUTOSAR Crypto Stack: SecOC, CryIf, KeyM, CSM, FvM, and crypto drivers.
• Supported OEMs including BMW, Daimler, and GM in secure integration of the EB stack.
• Participated in AUTOSAR security working group discussions and contributed to standard updates.
• Diagnosed customer issues and delivered fixes under strict quality control processes.
• Ensured software compliance with ISO 26262 functional safety and MISRA 2012 coding standards.
• Delivered technical documentation and configuration support.
• Contributed to feature planning and backlog grooming sessions.

Cybersecurity Expert Group Lead
Nov 2019 – April 2023 | ~50% allocation

• Led cybersecurity support group for major OEMs and Tier 1/2 suppliers globally.
• Analyzed escalations, debugged integration issues, and coordinated resolution with internal teams.
• Verified feasibility of security requirements for project implementation under tight schedules.
• Mentored team members and drove internal knowledge sharing initiatives.
• Reported bugs and collaborated with development for prioritization and fixes.
• Delivered integration support to clients including BMW, Daimler, GM, Magna, and Continental.

Executive Software Engineer

Daimler Project

• Implemented and tested secure diagnostics, onboard communication, and secure boot features.
• Built CAPL simulations for ECU and network behavior validation.
• Integrated AUTOSAR stack components and validated secure communication flows.
• Addressed penetration test findings and ensured compliance with security standards.
• Customized Candela Studio configurations per Daimler requirements.
• Diagnosed software issues and ensured delivery quality.
• Followed MISRA and ISO 26262 standards throughout development.