Developing and validating best practices aligned with ISO 26262 for safety critical ECU’s in autonomous vehicles.

Defined software requirements, implemented software components, and tested software components to ensure integration with the zonal module.• Developed software requirements for Propulsion System Wakeup and Key Authentication triggers to interface with the zonal software architecture.• Streamlined platform system requirements for Automated vehicle startup and shutdown (AVS) to integrate with Startup Shutdown Arbitration software in the zonal module.• Programmed software components for Propulsion System Wakeup, Key Authentication triggers, and AVS in conjunction with requirements using MATLAB, Simulink, C and ARXML.• Tested software components using Simulink test to facilitate integration with the zonal module.• Designed a robustness mechanism to prevent unintended propulsion wakeup behavior to conserve low voltage power and prevent key search failures.

Determined requirements and developed functional specifications for vehicle starting controls software within the Body Control Module, and resolved vehicle starting issues on production vehicles using the Global 8D method of analysis:• Analyzed encrypted data handshaking between the BCM and PCM using CANalyzer• Resolved issues in BCM encryption routine security software• Developed Functional Safety requirements aligned with ISO-26262 standards for the Pro Power Onboard vehicle motion inhibit and designed a fail-operational shutdown mechanism in the event of infotainment failure.• Conducted DFMEA and HARA for various features such as pro power onboard.• Developed functional specifications such that the vehicle does not unexpectedly chirp the horn when the customer is using remote park assist (ADAS Feature) with key fob outside the vehicle. This has reduced horn chirp customer complaints & warranty by 70%.• Led the team defining requirements for Passive Key search when doors are removed from the vehicle for off-roading using Driver Seatbelt, Passenger Seatbelt, and Passenger Seat sensor status. A patent explaining this strategy is published (Visit ppubs.uspto.gov with Document ID: US-20220134997-A1).

Developed software requirements based off system design specifications, designed and implemented the software using Simulink and C, and tested the software to verify intended behavior:• Designed battery control, motor control, and powertrain optimization algorithms for hybrid control processor.• Led the re-architecture of reduced propulsion software to communicate battery temperature status to the customer and comply with GM BEV safety standards.• Performed SIL and HIL testing on the ECM to assess and limit 48-V hybrid software memory utilization to 3% for next generation CUV’s and SUV’s.

Helped Mechanical Engineering undergraduate students obtain hands on experience with the fundamental concepts in robotics through designated lab experiments and projects:• Learned hardware and software setup procedures for Turtlebots, iRobot Create, Epson C3 6 DOF, and Planar robots constructed using dynamixel servos.• Assisted students in developing dynamics, control, and machine vision algorithms (using Mat- lab, ROS, and Python) that enabled robots to complete designated tasks.

Designed a line replaceable unit matrix containing tools and equipment required for repairing aerospace components. Enhanced robustness of the equivalency process by assisting in improving shop productivity, and on time delivery.

Measured prototypes of a fog lamp and indicator for trucks and Designed them using CATIA. These models were added into the company’s directory containing frequently used components and were of immense help to vehicle designers. Analyzed drawing files for interior lighting components used in buses, and designed them using CATIA (A well known CAD software). These components were very valuable for assembling a 3-D model of the entire bus. Volunteered to design simple electronic components, and was appreciated for the quality of my work.

Conducted literature search on various chemical compounds for medicinal and nutritional purposes and utilized End-Note software to prepare a bibliography of the literature search for a book being written by the R&D department. Prepared electronic copies of old invoices using Microsoft excel and used Citrix software to prepare bank receipt vouchers for the finance department. These served as a valuable source of reference for the company to access information regarding previous expenditures.