KAMALESH SIVAPRAKASAM
Embedded Software Specialist
Ajax,ON
Summary
Focused & Committed Embedded Software expert with 13+ years of working experience in automotive industry. Skilled in Embedded software development & Software Architecture design for Advanced Driver assistance (ADAS) & Engine management systems. Experienced in creating, maintaining & integrating Virtual Controller models, Plant models, ECU models & other components such as HWIO, RTOS etc. into a dynamic virtual simulation environment. Experienced in complete Software Development Life Cycle according to Automotive SPICE & Agile. Extensive knowledge of AUTOSAR(Classic)architecture, RTOS and microcontrollers. Strong in analytical thinking, programming & debugging.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Software-in-the-Loop Integration Engineer
Bakker Tailored Staffing (client General Motors)
07.2022 - Current
- Responsible for implementing new features to Level 3 virtual controller (BS11/BS13) models & other components such as HWIO, RTOS, WCSR etc.
- Responsible for implementing new behavior functionalities to virtual ECU models & Plant models.
- Performed Integration of VICM Controller Source codes (BS11/BS13) & Calibration files to Battery Simulation packages.
- Performed basic functional & key behavioral tests with Battery simulation packages before releasing, with AutoVal tool.
- Performed COMR testes for virtual controllers (BS11/BS13) using the simulation packages.
- Performed Battery simulation package releases to customers i.e. SW team, Calibrators, HIL2SIL etc.
- Provided support for released simulation packages and assisted the users with testing and troubleshooting issues.
- Successfully Demoed critical features say V2Lim, V2H, BRFM, TRP & WCSR functionalities to users & other teams.
- Provided extended technical support & mentoring to team members, with implementing critical features & debugging issues.
Specialist - Software Architect
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited - Technology Centre India
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Analyzed & Justified "Safety argumentation's" to qualify software towards SOP launch of OnGuardActive product.
- Provided solutions for customer claims & production issues in OnGuardActive project.
- Defined "Software Architecture Design" document & delivered the same to BSW team as PDSS document in OnGuardMax(OGM) project
- Coordinated interface discussions(Camera,CAN,Fault & Parameter) with Base software(BSW) & Systems team for Lateral control(LC) & Human Machine Interface(HMI) functions in OGM project.
- Performed RAM/ROM resource estimates for Lateral control & Human Machine Interface functions.
- Created & delivered software component interface files(arxml) corresponding to LC & HMI functions.
- Implemented generic software interface sheet for all software components, such that it aids automation of arxml file creation via System Desk tool.
- Represented & achieved "Level 2" qualification in ASPICE audit for OGM project under SWE.2/3/4/6 sections.
Technical Leader
WABCO India Limited - Technology Centre India
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Responsible for all Base & Application software developments(EDE-Eclipse) done for OnGuardActive(OGA) project.
- Performed periodic Requirement & Code reviews. And ensured 100% ASPICE compliance is achieved in project.
- Performed supplier "Base Software Interface Requirements" writing & validation.
- Represented in "Supplier Software Integration Workshop held at Germany" as Base software expert for OGA project.
- Performed systematic analysis & identified root causes of several supplier software issues(CAT2, OS task timing, CAN jitters etc).
- Migrated Model based development tool chain from Matlab 2010b to 2014b for AEBS function models in OnGuardPlus project.
- Assisted ADAS testing team in India to make the Vehicle run error free in test track for customer Demo's( Ashok Leyland & TATA).
- Mentored team of 7 members & extended my support in all technical discussions & decision making.
Senior Software Engineer
WABCO India Limited - Technology Centre India
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Performed Software Requirement, Specification & Test case writing in accordance with ASPICE.
- Responsible for development & testing of Autonomous Emergency Braking function modules in Model based environment(Matlab Simulink & Target-link).
- Held ownership of Application Control, Extended Plausibility Check & CAN message Normalization(ISO J1939-71 Std) components development(EDE - Tasking) in OnGuardPlus 2nd Gen(OGP2) project.
- Developed cost efficient PC based re-simulation too to aid Function developments, Parameter tuning & Testing of Autonomous Emergency Braking System(savings ~$13K) & Yaw Rate Plausibility(savings ~$17K) functions.
- Developed Python scripts to convert BLF to ASC file & parsing of CAN data from ASC file(Vehicle CAN recordings).
- Represented in "Supplier Software Integration Workshop held at Germany" as Base software expert for OGP2 project.
- Performed systematic analysis & identified root causes of several issues in both internal & supplier software's(FIM reset handling, Cluster Switch, System dump history etc).
- Developed automated testing environment in EXAM tool to validate Extended Plausibility Check & CAN message Normalization software components.
- Mentored team of 5 members & built function knowledge of AEBS & ACC functions to the team.
Software Engineer
WABCO India Limited - Software Development Centre
04.2013 - 12.2014
- Responsible for On & Off board diagnostic software development as per ISO14229 & J1939-73 std(Tasking EDE).
- Created UML diagrams with respect to Diagnostic software developments in Enterprise Architect tool.
- Responsible for CDD file creation/update for IVECO & DAF customer projects with Candela Studio.
- Developed automated test environment in EXAM tool to validate Timeout & Out of range handling of Vehicle CAN messages & Application control components.
Engineer Grade II
UCAL Fuel Systems Ltd, India – R&D, Engine Management System
06.2010 - 04.2013
- Trained in Control algorithm Design, Development and Vehicle calibration of 4-stroke gasoline engine by Orbital, Australia.
- Implemented "Idle Air Control Valve" function from time domain to angle domain.
- Developed & Integrated ROLLOVER control function to Engine Management System & validated it.
- Responsible for Vehicle calibration at Engine & Chassis dynamometer and field testing.
- Converted Royal Enfield Classic 350cc & TVS Apache 160cc carburetor bike to Port Injection vehicle with optimized component integration(ECU, Sensors, Actuators, Wiring harness).
- Achieved better drivability, start ability and idling than carburetor bike in RE Classic 350 & TVS Apache 160 vehicles.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communication
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University
Coimbatore, TN, India 04.2010
Skills
- Self motivated & flexible in adapting to critical situations
- Embedded C & Model based development
- Virtualization tools - GMSIM, AutoVal, AXE, SIMCAN viewer, SILInstrumentationBuilder, CMoreCodeViewer, Matlab Simulink
- Scripting - m script(Matlab), Python & CAPL
- Qualification tool - Tessy, Embedded tester(BTC), QAC, Polyspace, MXAM & MXRAY
- Configuration tool - System Desk(dSPACE)
- Debugging/Timing analysis tool - Trace32, Eclipse SALAE
- Embraces teamwork with positive mindset
- Extensive knowledge of RADAR & CAMERA interfaces
- Exceptional function knowledge of Longitudinal & Lateral control ADAS applications
- Handling of supplier requirements and evaluation
- Familiar with Vehicle CAN bus architecture (ISO J1939/71, SAE J2534)
- PLM tool - PTC/MKS, JIRA, RTC, GIT, Gerrit
- Testing tools - UDT, EXAM, CANalyzer, CANape, INCA
Accomplishments
- Received multiple recognition awards from client General Motors, for accomplishing critical works, Demo's, mentoring & extended technical support to users & team.
- Achieved 2nd place for proposing "Ultrasonic based Traffic Jam assist" system for Indian market.
- Achieved "High Performance Team" award for developing PC based re-simulation environment.
Timeline
Software-in-the-Loop Integration Engineer
Bakker Tailored Staffing (client General Motors)
07.2022 - Current
Specialist - Software Architect
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited - Technology Centre India
07.2020 - 04.2022
Technical Leader
WABCO India Limited - Technology Centre India
07.2017 - 06.2020
Senior Software Engineer
WABCO India Limited - Technology Centre India
01.2015 - 06.2017
Software Engineer
WABCO India Limited - Software Development Centre
04.2013 - 12.2014
Engineer Grade II
UCAL Fuel Systems Ltd, India – R&D, Engine Management System
06.2010 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communication
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University
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