I am self motivated, team player, passionate about research, development, model based design, and testing of embedded controls systems who thrives in challenging environments. Proven abilities to quickly learn new processes, engineering standards, programs/software, and systems. Effective communicator and demonstrated leadership.Specialties/Interests: Model Based Design, Control System Design, System Modeling, Optimization, Adaptive Control Theory, Modern Control Theory, OBD, MATLAB, Simulink
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Senior ConsultantPolaris Inc. Jul 2022 - PresentMedina, Minnesota, Us -
Senior Electrical EngineerPolaris Inc. Dec 2021 - Apr 2022Medina, Minnesota, Us• Worked with cross-functional teams to understand and decompose vehicle system-level requirements into controller hardware and software requirements. • Interfaced and led vendor(s) and Polaris Purchasing as needed for component/module development, ensuring quality is met. Interfaced with other internal Polaris Teams as needed to ensure all functionality is compatible.• Planned and coordinated bench/vehicle control module validation of HW and SW including interfacing with technicians for execution.• Optimized controller design and managed re-use to serve multiple product lines and functionality requirements with the shortest design cycle times possible.• Designed, developed, calibrated, and validated the software and hardware aspects of the Engine control unit, smart components, and telematics control unit, which includes control algorithms, diagnostics, and communications for the ECUs used across multiple Polaris product lines.• Technologies worked with PTC Integrity, CANalyzer, INCA, Creta, Multilink, Microsoft Teams. -
Electrical EngineerPolaris Inc. May 2018 - Dec 2021Medina, Minnesota, Us -
Controls EngineerLhp Engineering Solutions Oct 2015 - May 2018Columbus, In, UsCustomer: Honda R&D North America, Power Sports, Raymond, OH • Designed and Developed control algorithms for steering, braking and throttle control for an electric and internal combustion (IC) All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV). The algorithms were implemented to control the ATV using a Smart Radio Control Technology in real time. • To enhance functionality, control algorithms for other features such as Gear Shift, Key ON/OFF, Emergency stop, Stack lights, etc. were also developed. • Technologies worked with: NI LabVIEW, NI cRIO (Compact Reconfigurable IO modules), NI FPGA, CAN (CANopen), CANalyzer, Roboteq Motor Controller, Curtis and SEVCON motor controller.Customer: Cummins Inc., Columbus, IN • Developed an application in NI LabVIEW to analyze the Engine Control Module (ECM) Ground Noise. • Designed and developed component level diagnostics for natural gas engines in order to detect component failure conditions, including OBD requirement analysis, design, concept, development, modeling, simulation, verification, and validation. • Performed integration and system level verification and validation of OBD and embedded controls using test benches, test cells and on vehicles. • Validated overall engine performance by tuning, calibration, and troubleshooting OBD algorithms for diesel and natural gas engines. -
Trainee Controls EngineerLhp Engineering Solutions Jul 2015 - Sep 2015Columbus, In, Us• Hands-on experience with diesel controls.• Mototron ECU programming, device calibration with MotoHawk and MotoTune for diesel engines.• Developed model based engine controls strategy using MatLab/Simulink and MotoHawk for 5.9L diesel engine.• Developed controls strategy for electronic engine throttle and injector.• CAN communication (J 1939) code generation for FPC, FSO, IS and Lift Pump. -
InternXchanging May 2013 - Jul 2013• Conducted literature study, analysed and proposed solutions on battery problems related to Boeing 787 battery issues.• Recognized by Project Manager for meeting assigned goals well ahead of schedule.
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InternIsro - Indian Space Research Organisation Oct 2012 - Nov 2012Bangalore, Karnataka, In• Collaborated with a team for the experimental setup and studied unsteady pressure measurement in Supersonic Wind Tunnel.• Involved with project managing and experiment scheduling at Wind Tunnel Facility.
Kavya Shivakumar Education Details
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University At BuffaloMechanical And Aerospace Engineering -
New Horizon College Of EngineeringElectronics And Communication Engineering
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Kavya Shivakumar works for Polaris Inc.
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Kavya Shivakumar's current role is Senior Consultant at Polaris Industries.
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Kavya Shivakumar attended University At Buffalo, New Horizon College Of Engineering.
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