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California, United States

• Established and led a dynamic Hardware-in-the-Loop Test team of sixteen, overseeing the development of physical test benches, instrumentation, and automated test infrastructure which are instrumental in advancing AV hardware/firmware/software development at Cruise• Directed a multifunctional and vertically integrated team consisting of electrical, mechanical, software and system engineering sub-teams, ensuring comprehensive collaboration and synergy among multiple disciplines• Led comprehensive root cause analysis and corrective action processes to address system failures and reliability issues in testing environments, preventing recurring incidents, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of testing environments• Authored detailed incidents reports on equipment defects for review by senior management to enable data-driven resolution• Grew testing platform capacity by 150% and improved reliability metrics through coaching and development of team members• Deployed 150+ test benches across multiple domestic sites, incorporating a mix of compute(including GPU), off-the-shelf equipment, diagnostic tools, power, cooling and network to support uninterrupted 24x7 CI/CD for development and validation needs• Defined and implemented test strategies and processes enabling functional testing of all autonomous vehicle (AV) components, preparing them for production while meeting rigorous quality standards• Maintained regular communication and reporting directly to senior leadership, offering strategic insights and comprehensive updates on project progress and key developments

San Francisco Bay Area

• Led a team of nine and successfully launched multiple test systems for software, firmware and manufacturing department• Worked cross-functionally to diagnose and resolve sensor, Electrical Control Unit (ECU), network and compute related issues during vehicle integration and fleet operations• Architected, built and maintained Hardware-In-The-Loop (HIL) test platforms that enable software validation and simulation through close collaboration with all software teams• Designed and built firmware validation testers to perform automated integration tests on all in-house developed ECUs• Designed and built hardware test stands and infrastructure to perform automated integration tests• Transformed manufacturing team’s needs for vehicle’s End-Of-Line (EOL) quality check to requirements, and design EOL testers to validate subsystem quality after assembly• Greatly improved team productivity and work quality by creating workflows and documentations• Analyzed utilization of test assets to project the scale of future test need including resource planning to fulfill incoming test requests

Rochester Hills, Mi

• Developed test system controllers end-to-end from circuit design and PCB layout to assembly• Developed software to enable PID motor control, motor thermal protection, and anti-pinch protection for large mechanical system• Designed and built automated test systems including wire harness, test fixture, LabView control, CAN/LIN/RS232 communication system and data acquisition for window regulator systems• Developed models and implemented them in Matlab/Simulink to simulate motor performance for automotive closure systems• Designed and built end-of-line test systems to test the function of speaker, latch, switch console and airbag sensor for prototype phase integrated window regulators• Developed E/E functional requirements for new products• Led the development of power tailgate control unit that includes power actuator control, dual latch control and gesture sensor as switch control• Led suppliers to develop brushless DC motors and controllers• Calibrated angle sensors, inclinometers and force gauges used in tests• Conducted root cause analysis for failures in development and production validation tests, and coordinated discussions with internal teams and OEMs

Auburn Hills, Mi

• Led the development of sunroof control unit for Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX and MKS• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (program management, product design, operation, purchasing, etc) to support launch for multiple programs• Developed sunroof ECU functional specifications and requirements to be imported into DOORS• Conducted Root Cause Analysis and FMEA to identity issues or prevent issues in all stages of the production life cycle• Developed WCCA for sunroof control unit and conducted reviews with various OEMs• Designed and executed anti-pinch tests based on Federal Safety Standard FMVSS 118• Developed environmental and electrical test plans for ECU DV/PV test based on ISO 16750• Managed APQP meetings with suppliers to prepare for PPAP• Conducted HW and SW design reviews, and EMC reviews with Ford technical specialists