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Herzogenaurach, De

Santee, Ca, Us

• Developed and debugged algorithms for electric vehicle on-board chargers using model-based development tools such as Matlab-Simulink and embedded C code.• Added several user diagnostics features to firmware such as charge disable flags, current foldback flags to efficiently debug firmware during operation of on-board charger.• Implemented and developed software complying different automotive standards such as SAE J1772, IEC 61841, ISO26262 etc.• Managed firmware development using GitHub. Demonstrated experience in git branch merge, git bash, etc.• Improved accuracy of temperature sensor by updating algorithm using Simulink embedded C-coder.• Performed tuning of PID controllers experimentally to improve efficiency of on-board charger during operation.• Developed and performed software verification and validation testing on dedicated hardware using different data acquisition software such as CANoe, CANalyzer, PCAN explorer etc. for troubleshooting firmware.• Created and maintained DBC (Database CAN) file using Vector CANdb++. • Developed and documented functionality tests for validation of electric vehicle on-board charger firmware. Tests included procedure to verify and validate if products functionality such as charging, and discharging are working according to desired specifications.• Developed product requirement document (PRD) for electric vehicle on-board charger.• Incorporated agile software development environment. • Experienced at working with J1772, IEC 61841 and DCFC charging station for validation of on-board charger.

Göteborg, Se

1) Modeling and Analysis of Truck HVAC system by using Matlab – Simulink and GT-Suite (Driving Environment Group)• Generated 1D simulation of Truck HVAC system by using GT-Suite to predict cabin comfort for passenger• Created Truck HVAC System model using Matlab-Simulink to give generalize idea about sizing of components2) Coolant Flow Path material identification and Creo View modelling (Driving Environment Group)• Performed root cause analysis for the quality problem related to heater core• Responsible for identifying coolant flow path in the truck and identify materials which come in contact with coolant3) Improvisation of Engine Brakes in a truck (Electrical Systems Design Group)• Implemented Integrator Controller by using CAPL language (Canalyzer) for weight-based engine brakes• Improved engine brakes to obtain same engine braking performance even if weight of truck is different• Derived method to find weight of the truck by using Newtonian laws of motion4) Testing feasibility of Solar Panel (Electrical Systems Design Group)• Tested battery performance for hotel loads, analyzed its contribution towards battery life and fuel savings per fleet• Built test rig to check efficiency of solar panel according to different variables

Mumbai, Maharashtra, In

Project: Engine performance testing on dynamometer and modification for compressor side leakage from a turbocharger.•Was part of a team which solved the problem of compressor-side leakage from a turbocharger.•Used the Ishikawa Diagram to find the root cause of the problem of the compressor-side leakage from the turbocharger.•Studied different performance-testing parameters of the engine measured by a dynamometer and its effects on the engine.•Undertook technical modification in the camshaft assembly•Identified the problem of valve stamping in a QA test bed.•Detected the problem of oil leakage from the oil sump in dynamometer testing.•Designed a specific method to measure oil consumption during the dynamometer testing.•Studied seven QC tools.

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering