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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

--Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) Group--+Familiarized with PyQt by completing a calculator tutorial, customized with CSS+Designed UI for off-road AI features, including custom Apple-style sliding buttons+Enhanced UI aesthetics with custom fonts, color schemes, logos, and a custom resizing function for different screens+Added recording/playback features for ROS bags to the app+Assisted in integrating features into the UI and improved ROS node control for better performance+Worked extensively in a Linux environment, leveraging its tools and capabilities+Gained experience in an agile coding environment, using scrum boards and GitHub flow+App was presented in-house and at a press release to off-roading magazines

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

--Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Group--+Gained comprehensive knowledge of speed control systems, cruise control, and autonomous driving levels through technical documentation review+Crafted technical documentation and test plan for the development of a new off-road cruise control feature+Tuned feature at proving grounds, addressing challenges like a slingshot effect on hills+Utilized knowledge of in-vehicle signals to eliminate hill-related issues+Developed solution for deep sand scenarios where wheel spin affected system accuracy+Tuned vehicle's set speed following to meet specifications before software freeze

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

--EE Validation Group--+Attended training for diagnostic tools, including Vector CANalyzer and in-house tools for vehicle testing+Learned to flash new software into vehicles and manage hardware requests, assisting ongoing testing+Gained in-depth knowledge of different lab facilities and met key personnel crucial for testing assistance+Assumed responsibility for testing various systems like fuel economy, parking assistance, and HVAC+Created and executed initial test plans for systems, such as the efficiency coach feature for hybrid vehicles+Detected issues during testing, verified through CAN logs, and initiated Jira tickets for resolution+Handled diverse vehicle architectures and setups, including Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Compass, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ram 1500, and more+Worked closely with suppliers to test infotainment systems, reporting issues with Uconnect and Android Auto

--Cybersecurity Validation Group--+Contributed to cybersecurity efforts with Python scripts assessing ECU security and certificates+Collaborated with another intern to fix and enhance a hex/SREC corruption tool, enabling pen testing of supplier code+Tested multiple ECU's, liaised with suppliers for information, and facilitated testing with corrupted files+Independently developed an Authenticated Boot script to test unauthorized ECU read/write access, ensuring robust security+Subjected the Authenticated Boot script to comprehensive lab procedures, ensuring ECU protection from bricking or damage during testing+Designed Authenticated Boot script internally, averting the need for an external supplier who had quoted $50,000 to complete the script+Created a CSR verification script to validate certificate signing requests before being sent to the Certificate Authority (CA)

--Infotainment SW & Verification Group--+Acquired essential software and learned manual unit testing process in Simulink+Developed a MATLAB GUI guiding users through 8 unit testing steps+Incorporated feedback into the GUI, showcasing adaptability and responsiveness+Crafted a second MATLAB GUI for 6 additional unit testing steps, involving Excel-MATLAB interaction+Took Excel macro code and translated it into MATLAB, enabling features such as auto-spacing, color highlighting, and formatting+Presented both GUIs in a final session to team members and managers+Received highly positive feedback on the tools' efficiency and time-saving benefits+Enhanced communication skills within a large company for feedback and support+Devised a comprehensive file naming convention that was previously absent