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Vaishnavi Khandelwal

Blacksburg,VA

Summary

Results-driven Electrical Engineering graduate student at Virginia Tech (M.S., Fall 2025) with expertise in computer architecture, multiprocessor programming, and applied linear systems. Experienced in designing and optimizing hardware–software systems, with strong skills in analyzing performance, improving computational efficiency, and applying advanced engineering principles to solve real-world challenges. Proven ability to work across multidisciplinary teams, deliver reliable solutions, and adapt quickly to emerging technologies. Eager to contribute to industry projects involving high-performance computing, embedded systems, and system-level design.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager | Software Development Vehicle (SDV) - Commercial Vehicles (CV)

Tata Motors Ltd.
12.2024 - 06.2025
  • Key responsibilities
  • Spearheading the design, development, and testing of embedded base software, collaborating closely with middleware and SDV architects to ensure robust, scalable, and secure software architecture for real-time applications on High-Performance Computers (HPC).
  • Engaging with internal stakeholders such as HODs, SDV EV PT Review teams, and external partners to review technical trends, project status, and design activities. Driving timely project delivery through Agile methodologies and effective resource planning.
  • Working alongside cybersecurity and Functional Safety (FUSA) experts to ensure the development of safe and compliant embedded software solutions, adhering to ISO26262 and ASPICE standards.

Senior Software Engineer

Bosch Global Software Technologies
08.2019 - 12.2024
  • Enhanced Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) Development for Tata Motors Limited (TML)
  • Led the design and development of enhanced FOTA systems for Tata Motors,enabling over-the-air updates for critical vehicle control systems and infotainment,resulting in a 40% reduction in manual software update efforts and minimizing customer visits to service centres by 30%.
  • Designed robust rollback mechanisms to ensure vehicle safety in the event of update failures, improving system recovery time by 15%.
  • Improved update distribution across geographic regions using delta compression techniques, reducing FOTA payload size by 25%, leading to faster deployment across low-bandwidth regions.
  • BasePlus and Premium FOTA Development for Stellantis
  • Reduced update downtimes by 20% through the implementation of dual-bank memory solutions, enabling seamless firmware switching and minimizing service disruption.
  • Integrated encryption protocols (AES-128) into FOTA communication channels, ensuring secure firmware delivery and compliance with global automotive cybersecurity standards.
  • Managed system validation across multiple vehicle platforms, achieving a 98% success rate in real-time firmware updates during field testing.
  • Honda Premium FOTA Development
  • Led the development of premium FOTA systems for Honda, focusing on delivering high-performance updates for advanced infotainment systems and ECUs.
  • Improved update efficiency by 18% by optimizing CAN bus communication for real-time firmware delivery to vehicle subsystems.
  • Reduced post-deployment customer issues by 25% through rigorous testing and validation, ensuring smooth update rollouts across the vehicle fleet.
  • Collaboration and Project Management
  • Managed a team of 8 software engineers, ensuring timely project delivery, while coordinating with hardware teams, suppliers, and subcontractors to integrate FOTA into multiple platforms.
  • Utilized Agile methodologies to track progress and resolve blockers, reducing project delivery time by 15% compared to initial estimates.
  • Engaged with clients (TML, Stellantis, FCCU, Honda) on a weekly basis to provide updates, gather feedback, and ensure alignment on technical requirements and project timelines.

Maintenance Test Intern

Cummins Generator Technologies
12.2017 - 07.2018
  • Testing Engineering Department of AVR
  • Experience in calibration and electrical testing of Automatic Voltage Regulators (AVR).
  • Learning the manufacturing process of Alternators.
  • Conducted a comprehensive analysis of the plant’s Total Load Calculation, encompassing Machine Load, Utility Load, load on the Tech Centre, and Water Consumption.

Education

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
05-2027

Bachelor in Engineering - Electronics And Telecommunications

Savitribai Phule Pune University - MKSSS Cummins College of
05-2019

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Embedded C, C
  • Tools: DOORS, Rhapsody, ASCET, UDE, INCA, TPT, Git, SDOM
  • Packages: Bootloader, DCM, Com, Meal , Mem , NvM
  • Protocols: CAN, I2C, SPI, UDS ISO 14229, ISO26262
  • Hardware Knowledge: Microcontrollers, Microprocessors

Timeline

Senior Manager | Software Development Vehicle (SDV) - Commercial Vehicles (CV)

Tata Motors Ltd.
12.2024 - 06.2025

Senior Software Engineer

Bosch Global Software Technologies
08.2019 - 12.2024

Maintenance Test Intern

Cummins Generator Technologies
12.2017 - 07.2018

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

Virginia Tech

Bachelor in Engineering - Electronics And Telecommunications

Savitribai Phule Pune University - MKSSS Cummins College of

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