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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.
• 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.
• 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.

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

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

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