Sekhar Reddy Email & Phone Number

Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States

Detroit, Michigan, United States

• Developed C/C++ algorithm between cloud and Ford Autonomous Vehicle and closely worked with Argo AI and Aptiv for integration and testing• Validated with virtual and physical testing for developed functionalities using VehicleSpy3, Vector Canalyzer, Ford DET and Cloud (Actual/ Simulator)• Worked closely with Crypto Encryption, Decryption, Encoded, Decoded to Base 64 with payloads generated from cloud• Designed and conducted sensor tests, and identify critical characteristics of LIDAR, RADAR sensors and Camera and BLEM (Bluetooth Low Energy Module) • Expertise in using TDA2P Microprocessor and Aurix Controller on Vehicle for ecu testing and Raspberry Pi3 for virtual testing• Familiar with vehicle testing, diagnostics, vehicle communication protocols (DoIP, CAN, CANFD, LIN)• Performed miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned, as being one and only engineer to the team and established as the go-to person within the Autonomous Vehicle Systems between Argo and Aptiv• Prepared and presented project status reports at management reviews and townhall meetings. Conducted peer review meetings, report issues, generate and release test reports.• Coordinated and track validation activities. This includes analyzing and tracking feature complexity and required hardware & software combinations for all relevant components.• Captured data and coordinate within the environment for debugging/troubleshooting issues and assist in modifying and implementing software design. Captured and Analyze Bus Logs, Debug and provide root cause analysis on issues to the customer and the company design center.• Assisted teams with release management, re-flashes, vehicle testing and vehicle trouble shooting activities

Allen Park, Michigan, United States

• Developed C/C++ middleware algorithm for Ford SYNC infotainment system providing back end connectivity to CAN & Diagnostics.• Analyze, design & develop features, corresponding unit tests, fixing bugs of existing software stack & providing constructive feedback in peer code reviews.• Design, document, integrate, and test APIs that provide services for: media, phone, navigation, mobile device connectivity, and CAN network communication• Troubleshooting CAN stack, addition of new CAN messages & signals, exposing CAN message properties, DIDs & DTCs to BSP teams.• Created bench setup for testing infotainment embedded software using WinSCP, DET tool, VnModSim and Vector CANalyzer• Requirement analysis, review discussions, software development planning and Integration of software from implementation partners into Ford infotainment ecosystem.• Participate in software development planning, review discussions, and testing to deliver a best-in-class infotainment system• Developed CAN Test tools using C & C++ to transmit CAN message to the CAN bus and to validate the data.• Participate in root cause analysis of hardware quality problems, software defects, analyzing Logs and bug fixes.• Refactoring the production code for better readability, modularization and optimization and Fixing defects reported by static analysis code coverage tool using SonarQube.• Collaborate with team members in software development activities using the Scrum/Agile development process and product management tools such as JIRA.

Auburn Hills, Michigan

• Responsibilities include controls and software development for the Powertrain Control Module in a team which works on Torque Control and Propulsion System Energy Management• Designed and Developed Simulink/Stateflow system level models, control strategies and production software as per the requirement change for various FCA vehicle lines• Developed TargetLink models and generated code using Chrysler custom software tools• Enacted change and continuous improvement that increased the productivity of Scrum teams and the quality of deliverables • Actively participate in Scrum of Scrums to resolve interdependencies among different teams• Created and prioritized User Stories from Product Backlog. Managed Sprint Backlogs, Release scheduling, project duration estimation and forecasting• Involved in development, integration, build and test of software for control module for various control algorithm analysis, design, implementation, bench/dyno/vehicle testing• Performed hardware-in-loop testing and machine validation plans to verify algorithms on dSpace HIL bench using ETAS INCA, ETAS eHooks, CANape & CANalyzer• Used debugging tool, Trace32 for Low level S-function (C code)• Performed software requirements analysis, design, coding, test plan creation, and testing for Control Features• Proficient in CAN protocol, J1939, and in using engine tools (CANalyzer, CANape, Oscilloscopes) to capture ECU data, flashing the ECU control modules and monitor engine health (diagnostics and events)• Created Bench setup for HIL testing including wire harness and Executed HIL test using dSPACE SCALEXIO hardware for specified model• Used ETAS-INCA and I-BOX for data acquisition during testing and analyze the data using DC PLOT softwareEnvironment: Matlab/Simulink, Dspace Targetlink, Embedded coder, AccuRev, Serena PVCS, Beyond Compare, CodeWright, DC PLOT, Powercal2, INCA, eHooks, Dspace SCALEXIO, CANalyzer, IBM Lotus Notes

Greater Detroit Area

Development of Gasoline Engine Speed Control System • Designed Engine PID controller, plant model and engine position tracking (EPT) system for a GM Ecotec 4 stroke 2.0 Liters gasoline engine• Developed state machine for stall/crank/run/overload states and calibrated engine for different states• Implemented gain scheduling and feed forward loop up table for lower response time and stabilized engine speed• Development of PID Electronic Throttle Controller (ETC) • Designed a PID controller model in MATLAB Simulink and performed model in loop (MIL), Hardware in loop (HIL) and Software in loop (SIL) simulations • Used MATLAB Simulink, MotoHawk, Moto Tune to implement PI Control Loop to achieve Duty Cycle from Acceleration Pedal Position (APP) and Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) through 48 and 128 pinned ECUs• Implemented different techniques to improve PID controller model (Gain Scheduling, Saturation, Anti-windup etc.)

Kansas City, Missouri Area

India

Master Of Science (M.S.), Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Masters Of Science In Engineering Management, Engineering/Industrial Management

Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech.), Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering