Mar 2023 – Sep 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Project : Host side and firmware side code of a switch and features on LED, alarm, Power budgeting & POE which uses interfaces such as I2C, UART, SPI
• ● Extensively used VScode to write generic code and used multiple extensions pack to automate the build and get it over the email.
• ● Engaged in projects utilizing Polaris operating system and Visual Studio as the base development environment.
• ● Focus on configurations and troubleshooting for IE9K and IE3K switches, including systems such as Quake, Clarke, Rio, Rio-POE, and Peta Boxes (all required knowledge on driver and IPV4 and IPV6)
• ● Successfully resolved over 20 bugs within a short timeframe, showcasing adept problem-solving skills.
• ● Implemented and optimized features including LED functionalities, primary and secondary alarm systems (temperature-based), and lab setup configurations.
• ● Developed a Command Line Interface (CLI) parser for streamlined command execution, enhancing operational efficiency.
• ● Addressed Power over Ethernet (POE) issues, delivering comprehensive presentations to stakeholders. Topics covered include power consumption analysis, auto-negotiation protocols, software and hardware policing, as well as PSU budgeting and calculations.
• ● Currently focusing on tackling stacking issues and devising effective solutions to enhance system performance.

Jan 2022 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos

• ● Android Kernel Migration: Led migration from Android 11 (R) to Android 12 (S) and Android 13 (T), applying multiple patches and ensuring seamless integration with system components.
• ● Android Kernel Migration: Led migration from Android 11 (R) to Android 12 (S) and Android 13 (T), applying multiple patches and ensuring seamless integration with system components.
• ● Kernel Optimization: Worked on Android kernel (5.4) running on Hypervisor OS, addressing issues like boot-time optimization, AVC denials, and ADB push failures.
• ● Board Bring-Up: Implemented Device Tree (DTS) support, created eMMC partition scripts.
• ● Feature Development: Delivered features such as Gyroscope, Hardware & Sample ID and Display Power-On Sequence for Entry DA variant.
• ● Driver Development: Developed and enhanced GPIO, I2C, and SPI drivers for vendor-specific sensors using iio framework (accelerometer, gyroscope).
• ● Kernel Activities: Performed multiple kernel migrations (up to Linux 5.4.154), implemented kernel modules, build scripts, and debugged kernel panic conditions.
• ● Performance Optimization: Conducted boot-time analysis, optimized kernel for faster startup, and improved system stability.
• ● Customer-Specific Development: Delivered critical features for Audi projects on ExynosAuto9 SoC.
• ● Testing & Validation: Actively contributed to refining Android VTS and CTS within dynamic SDK environments.
• ● Debugging & Analysis: Fixed multiple issues using crash collection and parsing via GDB and Trace32, and utilized oscilloscope and I²C analyzer to validate correct hardware behavior.
• Technologies & Tools:
• Android Kernel | Linux Kernel | Hypervisor | DTS | UART | GPIO | I2C | SPI | eMMC | VTS | CTS | GDB | Trace32 | Oscilloscope | I²C Analyzer | AGILE

Jan 2019 – Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 11 mos

• Added Real-Time Linux (RT Linux) support for automotive cockpit and cluster systems based on ARM64 Exynos platform (Samsung Exynosauto9) for AUDI project.
• ● Led development and pre-silicon validation activities on SDK2, PDK and cockpit platforms.
• ● Achieved Linux kernel boot time of 250 ms as per stringent automotive requirements through advanced boot-time optimization techniques.
• ● Implemented Device Tree support and optimized boot sequence up to file system mounting.
• ● Analyzed and resolved multiple kernel crashes post Preempt-RT patch integration, ensuring system stability.
• ● Performed real-time optimizations for UART driver, improving latency and responsiveness.
• ● Migrated kernel and driver code to Linux 5.4.154, ensuring compatibility and performance improvements which required cherry-picking correct patch from the git.
• ● Utilized advanced tools like Ftrace, Cyclictest, Hackbench, and Iozone for performance analysis, throughput benchmarking, and latency measurements.
• ● Cleared Audit for AUDI project and showcase all the proof for multiple tasks with Agile methodology.
• ● Got trained and cleared exam for Function saftey (FUSA)
• Technologies & Tools:
• Linux Kernel | Preempt-RT | ARM64 | Device Tree | Ftrace | Iozone

Mar 2017 – Dec 2018 · 1 yr 9 mos

• Automation & Manual Testing | Harman Framework | Virtual Test Bench Setup
• ● Designed and executed Unit Test Cases, Stress Tests, Boundary Tests, and Sanity Tests in C# using Harman’s proprietary test framework and virtual test bench environment.
• ● Gained hands-on experience with multiple automotive boards for projects like Tesla, MAN Scania, and BMW, understanding CDD/HDD architectures, schematics, and ARM64-based Cortex-A and Cortex-M processors.
• ● Developed and automated C# test scripts for interfaces such as I2C, SPI, GPIO, and UART, connected to SoCs based on TI and NXP processors, improving test efficiency and accuracy.
• ● Implemented a CI/CD pipeline covering the entire workflow—from flashing firmware to generating automated test execution reports, ensuring faster and more reliable delivery.
• ● Enhanced testing productivity by integrating automation into manual processes, reducing execution time and improving consistency across multiple hardware platforms.
• ● Cleared Audit for MAN Scania project and showcased all the proof for the same.

Jun 2015 – Jul 2015 · 1 mo

• Trained on Telecommunication