KARTHIK CHINNAKOTLA VIVEKANANDAN

Currently working on critical Warehouse Management Software involving real time operations for Dematic, a global logistics automation solutions provider.

• Key responsibilities: Successfully implemented Embedded Software and integrated new Hardware into their existing Linux based software besides providing software solutions for various complex customizations.
• Delivered RFID Integration and robust complex implementations across receiving, returns processing, Storage, Order management, Sorter Communications, stock management, label and report printing for customers in Sweden and Australia.
• Delivered Exercisers for Material Handling equipment’s across warehouse, Volume stress testing scripts and improved warehouse throughput efficiency and tailored logistics solutions that streamlined inventory workflows.
• Created automated end-to-end test scripts using the Automated Test Framework (ATF), accelerating regression testing cycles and improving defect detection across core modules.
• Presented various designs, participated in Factory Acceptance Testing, conducted technical reviews of specifications and code; participated in scrum meetings, Agile project tracking, and team mentoring.
• Involves quick adaptations to new features, solutions and frameworks involving multi stakeholders and multi-tasking.
• Skills: Linux-based software development, Hardware integration, Customization, Automation, Mentoring
• Tools: Emulations/Simulations framework, Proprietary automation tools, VS Code

• Involved in Digital factory setup Framework supporting IoT Enabled embedded systems, Collection and Aggregation of inputs, Vendor interaction, management, POCs and Customer Demos for a green field project
• Understanding of Cloud setup, Industry 4.0, IoT Components, Edge devices, OPC UA Architecture, database and cloud vendors like AWS, Azure and GCP

• Developed and integrated smartphone modules HAL layer for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto technologies.
• Estimated and analyzed change requests from customers, including certification topics for Apple and Google.
• Coordinated interactions with MW team and various application teams for pre-certification testing.
• Conducted requirement analysis, design, coding, reviews, and performance analysis while suggesting improvements.
• Analyzed field and customer issues, providing FTA analysis as necessary.
• Identified and spearheaded automation initiatives within smartphone integration area.
• Utilized Eclipse, Visual Studio, and other tools for software development and project management.
• Skills: Infotainment HU: Smartphone integration (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto), Certification readiness, HAL & HMI integration, Performance analysis
• Tools: Eclipse, Visual Studio, CGI Studio, IAR, Coverity, Hexview, CANoe, JIRA, Confluence, Git, Gerrit

• Architectural activities for Volvo iCUP involving Graphics sub system and HMI involving System level requirement analysis and module level design
• RDCT full development cycle for External Notifications from Head Unit
• Porting and integration of Volvo Command IP protocol from SPA DIMcluster, general implementations
• Restructuring Memory Layout of iCUP Assets
• Architecting Software Worst Case Analysis(SWWCA)framework for Volvo iCUP for every IP release to Volvo, performance analysis framework CCR, RAM ROM summary, CPU and GPU, FPSrelated parameters
• Biggest challenging task – Implementation of rendering 1920 * 780 ( 12 inch ) Full Navigation Video using second Hardware Layer - involving Flicker issues, RESET issues, CPU Load issues and device driver related issues - Highly appreciated from VOLVO for the achievement
• Analysis and changes in Boot manager, reconfiguration of clocks, Image processing Unit Load balancing, Prefetch driver enabling, GHS stack refactoring.
• Continuous and lengthy discussions with NXP i.MX6 team, Volvo Stake holders.
• Black pixel Handling, implementation during Shutdown and support for Hardware team for testing, Critical display related bug fixes, analysis of RAM corruption, Frame buffer, Head up display issues, Core dump analysis.
• Skills:

• Developing and enhancing the existing Bootloader as part of Data Flash chip migration for Daimler. Redesign memory lay-outing of various components in Graphic sub system.
• Evaluate, suggest and implement Change of flashing algorithms, related flash Bootloader files, flashing scripts and ensuring forward and backward compatibility.
• Asset Library increase analysis and reduction of size recommended. Bootime analysis, suggestion and optimization for Audi projects.
• BAP, MOST config and issue fixes Maintenance support for Audi, VW and Daimler projects.
• Involved in bug fixes, code refactoring and critical issue field issues.
• Change request analysis, estimation and support for newer Audi projects porting of existing modules.
• Skills: BAP configuration, Bug fixing, Optimization, Change request analysis, Boot time analysis.
• Tools: Fujitsu Microcontrollers,EEPROM, CAN, BAP, MOST

• Develop automotive Embedded software in Instrument cluster domain Daimler cars
• Design and development of On Board Diagnostics (OBD)application, CAN signal configurations, DTC configuration and handling.
• Critical computing resources estimation, Configuring EEPROM config, and developing various application.
• CAN Flash, CANoe testing, writing CAPL scripts and automation testing. Vector Errata analysis and adaptation in project for workarounds
• Skills: Instrument Cluster core ISO15008 standards software, Onboard Diagnostics (ISO15008), CAN & AUTOSAR, Static analysis, Risk/Impact analysis, Automation testing AUTOSAR and Vehicle Network Topology.QAC static code analysis, white box and black box testing.CAR. Risk Analysis, Critical computing Resources Analysis, IPC Analysis.
• Tools: Vector Candela Studio, Vector CANoe, CAN Flash, Vector GeNY, QAC, Embedded C

• Maintenance of embedded software for Industrial automation for Railway brake test rig.
• Skills: Industrial automation, Maintenance, IO configuration, Endurance testing
• Tools: Embedded C, Assembly, ATMEL Microcontrollers, EEPROM

• Development of Embedded software for Energy Meters for computing Electricity related parameters.
• Skills: Board bring-up on evaluation board, Configure memory, Input and Output interfaces, Bug fixing, Stress/accuracy testing, PCB, Soldering, Panel wiring support, Creating Bill of Materials.
• Tools: ATMEL (ATMega16, ATMega8), C, Assembly, EEPROM, SI Labs IDE, Keil C, ATMEL AVR Studio