Christopher Tharp Email & Phone Number

Indianapolis, IN, US

Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, DE

• Led integration of multiple advanced driver assist systems (ADAS), including radar and camera, for various commercial vehicle proof-of-concept projects.
• Development of embedded C/C++ algorithms and Robot Operating System (ROS) nodes for ADAS proof-of-concept projects, including verification and debug on bench and in vehicle. Utilization in multiple customer.
• In-vehicle verification and performance testing of ADAS sensors and functions utilizing Vector Canalyzer. Acquisition of commercial driver's license (CDL) to streamline in-vehicle testing.

Detroit, Michigan, US

• Responsible for bench and vehicle validation of ECU diagnostics, communications, and high-level functionality of all vehicle ECU software for multiple vehicle programs.
• Primary interface between ECU design release engineers and multiple vehicle assembly plants to root cause vehicle electrical and software integration issues, involving regular international travel.
• Awarded “Validation Brand Image Award” from executive director in recognition of outstanding capability to collaborate with manufacturing, design, and validation teams.

Detroit, Michigan, US

• Developed requirements for shift by wire subsystem utilized on multiple vehicle programs.
• Led Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA) to identify potential improvements to subsystem design.
• Authored subsystem technical specification (IBM Rational DOORS) as well as change requests for subsystem design changes.

Detroit, Michigan, US

• Primary interface between ECU design release engineers and proving ground testing for multiple vehicle programs.
• Root cause analysis of ECU software, controller area network (CAN) communication, and other electrical issues identified on development vehicles.
• Validation of vehicle compliance with FMVSS regulations.