Nov 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Experience in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing, software validation, and release quality assurance for Electric Power Steering (EPS) and Rear Axle Steering (RAS) systems. Skilled in functional validation, requirement coverage, fault injection (FlexRay/CAN), and release readiness across multiple vehicle lines.
• Served as function owner for key EPS topics and as HIL execution owner, ensuring optimized test coverage and failure reduction. Experienced in Agile/Scrum practices with past role as Scrum Master, facilitating sprint planning, retrospectives, and cross-functional collaboration. Recognized for strong stakeholder communication, problem-solving, and quality-focused delivery.

Jan 2023 – Nov 2023 · 10 mos

• Performed Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing on application-level requirements for Rear Axle Steering (RAS) platform projects, ensuring functional compliance and early defect detection.
• Worked with SourceTree, Bitbucket, and version control systems for efficient code management and collaboration with development teams.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, execute test cases, and support issue resolution in alignment with automotive quality standards.

Jan 2020 – Dec 2022 · 2 yrs 11 mos

• Created and executed white-box test cases from design and software requirements for customer-specific and platform projects in commercial vehicles.
• Performed SIL, bench, and HIL testing with expertise in CAN, UDS, and ECU communication protocols.
• Independently developed environment adaptation for SIL testing and authored test specifications for basic software integration.
• Acted as Scrum Master, driving SAFe Agile practices, moderating Scrum meetings, and collaborating with developers and requirement engineers via JIRA.
• Identified and debugged software issues using Visual Studio, improving test efficiency and defect resolution.
• Contributed to requirement authoring in IBM DOORS for ECU communication and mentored new team members on power steering and integration testing.

Jul 2019 – Dec 2019 · 5 mos

• Gained expertise in automotive domain and steering ECUs, contributing to unit design, development, and testing of basic software components such as CAN I/O, NvM, and UDS.
• Authored unit test specifications and performed regression testing for both platform (SDK 2.2 & 3) and OEM-specific L2/L3 software releases.
• Worked within a SAFe Agile team, with exposure to all stages of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Provided reverse mentoring to the Department Head, recognized with the Shabash Award for contributions.
• Actively participated in cross-functional and associate engagement initiatives, fostering collaboration and team culture.

Jun 2018 – Jul 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

• Gained exposure to steel wheel manufacturing processes, Industry 4.0 practices, and quality standards.
• Contributed to a project on conveyor automation, focusing on techniques for identifying loading points in moving conveyors and interfacing with PLC/robotic systems.
• Delivered a detailed project report with findings and recommendations for process improvement.