Vivekavardhan Devarasetty
Bengaluru,India
Summary
Accomplished Automotive Systems Test Engineer with expertise in validating Automotive ECUs and a proven track record in analyzing requirements, creating technical specifications, and developing robust test cases. Demonstrated proficiency in defect management and root cause analysis to guarantee optimal system performance. Experienced in Agile environments, using Jira and Confluence to facilitate effective team collaboration and maintain comprehensive documentation. Specializes in infotainment and telematics system validation, driving productivity through innovative problem-solving and effective communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Power Conversion Charging System Test engineer
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Led comprehensive system testing for OBC, OBCC, and combo modules across BEV and PHEV platforms.
- Coordinated with Release engineers to validate prompt engineering releases, meeting milestone targets in the GPDS for OBC and OBCC modules.
- Ensured quick root cause identification by using various data acquisition tools including CANoe, DET, Wireshark/MSTAR, and Breakout Box for charging issues.
- Reviewed interface specifications in partnership with requirement authors, and devised strategies for testing software compliance.
- Resolved diagnostic trouble codes by leveraging telematics data and advanced root cause analysis techniques, like 5D/8D.
- Utilized CAN, Wireshark, and Telematics data to troubleshoot charging system malfunctions.
- Guaranteed timely software releases to resolve field problems.
- Assessed warranty problems, applied hardware/software modifications, and managed DFMEA/DVP&R documentation for OBC and OBCC.
- Configured and validated modules across HIL benches and vehicles.
- Participated in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.
- Configured test environments for executing functional tests, regression tests, stress tests.
System Integration Engineer – Vehicle CyberSecurity
Epitec
Dearborn, MI
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Delivered CAN Message Authentication feature for next-gen products from late development to launch phase.
- Facilitated launch teams by offering insights into CMA design and integration processes.
- Contributed significantly during final development phases, streamlining entry into vehicle validation stage.
- Planned and supervised activities related to bench and vehicle validations.
- Delivered timely updates and insights to stakeholders on issues and program status.
- Streamlined processes by supporting implementation efforts, significantly decreasing time required for running Key distribution scripts.
- Identified and mitigated roadblocks impacting vehicle program deliverables.
- Delivered prompt assistance to address and prioritize emerging issues.
- Documented end-of-line faults and failures to ensure transparency.
- Identified gaps between existing systems architecture and business objectives; developed strategies to bridge them effectively.
- Developed scripts automating key distribution tests on HIL bench for overnight execution.
Feature Systems Engineer– Public Charging
Epitec
Dearborn, MI
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Created detailed system requirements for public charging features such as Plug and Charge, pay-for-charging functionality, and Charge Assist.
- Led cross-departmental collaboration for the vehicle-to-cloud software initiative, ensuring adherence to timelines.
- Teamed up with Design release engineers to grasp the Software roll out plan.
- Applied structured DFMEA approach to enhance reliability by addressing possible system vulnerabilities.
- Owned end-to-end data definition process from vehicle to cloud, ensuring cohesive integration.
- Performed detailed prototype and bench testing, ensuring accuracy of CAN data.
- Created and documented specifications for End of Line teams to follow when configuring features in production.
- Analyzed feature defects to identify root causes and allocated them to relevant ECU or cloud teams.
- Tracked and communicated maturity status to program, ECU, and cloud teams promptly.
- Verified data exchange integrity between Charge Station and Vehicle to detect charging inconsistencies.
- Performed evaluation of electric vehicle functionalities using mobile platforms for both Android and iOS.
- Validated Diagnostic IDs and Trouble Codes for system accuracy.
- Onsite at Ford Motor Company
System application engineer – Car Access Systems
Valeo NA
Troy, MI
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed system requirements integrating RF, LF, and UWB technologies for enhanced system design.
- Resolved specification discrepancies with OEM to improve compliance with remote access, passive entry, and start features.
- Calibrated RFHM module for reliable performance in remote start, passive entry, and proximity wakeup.
- Performed installation of UWB anchors using PuTTY, enhancing system functionality.
- Leveraged tools like CANoe and CDA for troubleshooting and analyzing system efficiency.
- Ensured seamless communication between customer and Valeo engineering teams.
Infotainment and Telematics Test Engineer
PROLIM Global Corporation
Plano, TX
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Responsible for complete end-to-end testing for telematics and infotainment features, which include vehicle-level testing, mobile app testing, OTA, connected audio, navigation, and search.
- Ensure full test coverage of all implemented internal requirements before each sprint cycle.
- Customized and executed OTA campaigns to support diverse ECU functionalities including audio system, display modules and infotainment.
- Configure and Setup Test Benches for different vehicle variants
- Work with tier-1 stakeholders, release management, and program teams to strategize OTA deployments.
- Executed detailed testing processes for OTA updates across lower environments ahead of mass rollouts.
- Managed OTA campaigns across all vehicle programs, addressing any issues promptly.
- Facilitated cross-functional testing activities involving Navigation, connected media, Registration, Renewal, User profile and IP apps.
- Conducted testing and validation of Toyota app telematics features, including Remote Authorization, last-mile navigation, and subscription services.
- Conducted black box, system, end-user, regression, bug fix, and end-to-end testing.
- Ensured accurate reporting of issues by leveraging JIRA alongside comprehensive documentation.
- Collaboratively worked with suppliers and cloud service teams to resolve problems.
- Executed detailed analysis of HU logs with support from Postman, gRPC UI, and DataDog to confirm accuracy of API interactions.
- Conducted testing of application's data reporting feature, ensuring server logs actions for diagnostic evaluation.
- Validated functionality of connected audio systems like Apple services, Amazon features, Hybrid Radio compatibility, and Sirius XM.
- Utilized Charles Proxy and ADB for analyzing app-related issues.
- Involved in testing telematics features in navigation, such as One-Shot Destination, Points of Interest, and Toyota app integration with navigation.
- Escalated critical issues hindering project progress efficiently.
- Focused on North American market specifications while creating and updating test protocols.
- Conducted system and sub-system level assessments of mobile applications, remote controls, commands, VehicleHealth, Fleet Telematics.
Test engineer – Infotainment
Open Systems Inc.
The Colony, TX
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with development and systems engineering teams to define features and capabilities .
- Developed test cases based on the determined functional and performance criteria of modules.
- Participated in the assessment of various infotainment functionalities like Bluetooth, Navigation, AM/FM radio, SDL Applications and VR capabilities.
- Engaged in factory evaluations alongside clients for quality assurance.
- Installed SDL applications on test phones utilizing adb commands.
- Designed and managed System Validation Plans (DVP) to ensure product compliance.
- Maintain test environments through re-flashing of latest software releases.
- Created traceability matrices between user stories and test cases.
Software Analyst
Accenture
Bangalore
01.2014 - 07.2015
- Coordinating with the customer to gather requirements and develop their requirements in SAP
- As needed, performed functional design reviews and gap analysis
- Applying project management skills by guiding the team to a timely delivery of projects
- Conducting technical reviews and evaluations to test the functionality and investigate the errors
- Good understanding of Software Development process (V-Model) and Bug life cycle
Education
Masters - Automotive Systems Engineering
University of Michigan
Dearborn01.2017
Bachelors - Mechanical Engineering
Sri Krishnadevaraya University
Anantapur, India01.2013
Skills
- CANoe
- C
- CAPL
- Python
- Matlab
- Wireshark
- Putty
- UDS
- CAN
- ISO 15118
- SAE J1772
- JIRA
- RTC
Phone
cell, 7892741557
Technologysummary
C, Embedded C, CAPL, Python, HTML, Linux, Windows, Android, Automotive QNX, TAGL, MATLAB, Simulink, Wireshark, PuTTY, CDA (Chrysler), DET (Ford), NFC, BLE, ISO 15118-2, OCPP, SAE J1772, CAN, LIN, CAN-FD, CANoe, CANalyzer, Vehicle Spy, Jira, IBM RTC, Redmine, Team Center, EOL tools, Federal safety standards
Timeline
Power Conversion Charging System Test engineer
Ford Motor Company
10.2023 - 12.2024
System Integration Engineer – Vehicle CyberSecurity
Epitec
08.2023 - 10.2023
Feature Systems Engineer– Public Charging
Epitec
02.2023 - 07.2023
System application engineer – Car Access Systems
Valeo NA
08.2022 - 02.2023
Infotainment and Telematics Test Engineer
PROLIM Global Corporation
03.2020 - 07.2022
Test engineer – Infotainment
Open Systems Inc.
07.2017 - 03.2020
Software Analyst
Accenture
01.2014 - 07.2015
Masters - Automotive Systems Engineering
University of Michigan
Bachelors - Mechanical Engineering
Sri Krishnadevaraya University
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