Bhakti Kulkarni
Coventry,West Midlands
Summary
E&TC engineer with 8+ years of experience in Automotive industry. Have deep understanding of Automotive Powertrain ECUs and expertise in AUTOSAR stack integration, ASW, BSW and MCAL configuration. Proficient in writing system, software requirements and defining the system and software architecture. Successfully achieved goals by efficiently collaborating with internal and cross-functional teams for the end to end software development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Vehicle Architect - Powertrain Domain
Aston Martin Lagonda
Gaydon, Warwick
09.2023 - Current
- Performed complete vehicle network analysis for PHEV and proposed architecture changes to improve topology and reduce future network merging issues.
- Developed SAD (System architecture diagrams) in Visio with ECUs and network signals involved and logical functions.
- Design support and analysis for Door module, Body controller, Roof sensing module, Central controller and drive unit features.
- Involved in debugging sessions and providing solutions for AUTOSAR stack integration, ASW and BSW configuration.
- Ensured accurate translation of business needs into high level system requirements by close collaboration with component and feature owners.
- Involved in project's life cycle from conception to completion ensuring quality control.
- Worked on ECU extract and cluster extract arxml adhered to AUTOSAR standards and quality checks to deliver network files to component owners.
- Performed Labcar testing and verified technical specification documentation delivered.
System Architect - Powertrain Domain
Aston Martin Lagonda
Gaydon, Warwick
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Worked on system architecture design for Powertrain ECUs with ISO26262 compliance.
- Developed feature specification documents, system level requirements, functional architecture for various features.
- Performed system engineering activities for charge and fuel flap, full display mirror, EVSE connection and Inverter, OBC, DCDC topics.
- Coordinated with suppliers to streamline project timelines and supported them for AUTOSAR integration critical issues.
- Supported testing at different levels, SIL, HIL, Labcar and In-vehicle testing.
- Attended vector courses and utilised vector tools to support simulations and testing.
Senior Technical Leader
KPIT Technologies
Coventry, West Midlands
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Liaised with key stakeholders to translate technical requirements into product development strategies for JLR BEV Powertrain and BMS ECU.
- Interpreted system requirements, logical architecture, specifications and models for HV-LV DCDC and OBC controlling Master ECU.
- Worked collaboratively with BSW, ASW, Hardware and System squad on strategy and debug sessions.
- Prepared proposals outlining requirements, potential solutions and required resources, timelines to achieve objectives.
- Established and maintained traceability/links between system and software requirements for Charging/Discharging Master ECU.
- Supported processes governing software requirements, software testing, validation and defect resolution.
- Partnered with engineering team on successful interfaces and integration between hardware, software and network database.
- Provided detailed progress reports and requirements metric updates to key stakeholders.
- Offered technical guidance, peer review and mentorship to junior engineers for requirements management and development process.
- Worked in controls squad to optimize interfaces between hardware and software usability in Agile work environment.
- Supported development for ASW MATLAB implementation, AUTOSAR BSW stack integration and validation of software with end to end function development.
Technical Leader
KPIT Technologies
Pune
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Acquired core competency in all phases of Software Development Life Cycle.
- Customer facing roles including direct interactions with OEM.
- Supported development and integration of complete AUTOSAR Diagnostics, Memory and Communication stack.
- Worked with Vector tools for development, debugging and validation of software.
- Delivered software with quality and ensured MISRA rules using QAC tool.
- Sprint Planning, Sprint Tracking and Software Delivery adhering to quality and timelines.
- Supported juniors for understanding ECU schematics, design and controller datasheets.
Senior Software Engineer
KPIT Technologies
Pune
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Proficient in Flexray stack, Network management and RTE configuration.
- Experience on UDS protocol (ISO14229) and diagnostic modules (DEM, DCM) configuration and testing.
- Vector BSW stack Integration and configuration on classic AUTOSAR platform.
- Experience in Infineon microcontroller Aurix tricore TC23x.
- Prepared SRS/SDD with Bi-directional traceability for BSW.
- Involved in collaboration and joint review meetings with customer.
- Worked for AWD ECU, interaction with other nodes in network.
Software Engineer
KPIT Technologies
Pune
06.2017 - 09.2018
- Vector BSW stack Integration and configuration with AUTOSAR specifications.
- Worked on Communication protocols CAN, Flexray and LIN.
- Test-application development for integration testing.
- Developed Python scripts for reduction of manual efforts in processes and test-app development.
- Hands on experience on Startup-Shutdown implementation for Powertrain ECU.
- Implemented and tested knockout module.
Trainee
KPIT Technologies
Pune
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Attended trainings on AUTOSAR and Embedded C Programming.
- Understood development process gained through practical experience.
- Read and interpreted project specifications and technical designs.
- Shadowed senior developers for AUTOSAR development.
Engineering Project
Pune University
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Efficient transportation system by dynamic signal timing control project.
- Vehicle theft detect and control using Password security. ( Embedded C Programming ).
Internship
KPIT Technologies
Pune
12.2015 - 01.2016
- Understood Memory Partitioning, Management and utilization in XC23XX series controller in real time project.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Telecommunication
Pune University
Skills
- AUTOSAR expertise
- Proficient in technical requirements writing
- Agile way of working
- Embedded C, Python
- Proficient in Vector tools
- Client co-ordination
- Core knowledge of Software development
- Interpretation of Technical Requirements
- Debugging and Issue resolution
- Powertrain and Chassis ECUs system understanding
Tools
Davinci Configurator, Davinci Developer, Mentor Graphics, EB Tressos
DOORS, Polarion, TRM, PTC, SVN, GIT, RTC, JIRA
CANoe, CANalyser, CANape
CATIA Magic, Visio, Capella, System desk, MATLAB
Worked for
OEMs: JLR, Aston Martin, Porsche
Tier1: Hitachi, GKN
Supplier: KPIT
Timeline
Vehicle Architect - Powertrain Domain
Aston Martin Lagonda
09.2023 - Current
System Architect - Powertrain Domain
Aston Martin Lagonda
02.2023 - 09.2023
Senior Technical Leader
KPIT Technologies
09.2021 - 02.2023
Technical Leader
KPIT Technologies
10.2019 - 03.2021
Senior Software Engineer
KPIT Technologies
10.2018 - 09.2019
Software Engineer
KPIT Technologies
06.2017 - 09.2018
Trainee
KPIT Technologies
06.2016 - 06.2017
Internship
KPIT Technologies
12.2015 - 01.2016
Engineering Project
Pune University
06.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Telecommunication
Pune University
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