Engineer Software
Resume:
SRINIVAS KUMAR KATREDDI
**************@*****.***
#***, ****, ********** ** **, KENTWOOD, MI, 49512
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
“Competent, skilled and experienced professional in Avionics and Real-time Embedded S/W
domain, seeking a challenging career envisaging Innovative solutions for Tomorrow’s World. ”
PROFILE:
7+ years of experience in Avionics Software Development and Verification.
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Currently working as Contractor at Eaton Aerospace.
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Experience in software development & qualification for various levels of software per DO-178B.
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Worked at Honeywell Aerospace, Phoenix, as Technical Lead for Systems V&V for B787 Flight
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Controls and lead a team of 8 test engineers on-site and 4 off-shore.
Proficient in System Level test development and automated scripting (superscript Language and VCTE).
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Worked on various Honeywell A/C Systems like ECS (Environmental Control Systems), FMS (Flight
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Management Systems) and Flight Controls.
Experienced with Matlab/Simulink, Stateflow, and autocoding for implementation into real-time
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processes.
Involved in development of 787 FMS for 3 years in HMI and DBAM areas.
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Worked on various Test Stations like GATS10, GATS 15 and Honeywell VALFAC VCTE System
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Benches for FMS and FCE.
Well-experienced in DO-178B certification of multiple certified software development programs.
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Worked on A653-complaint embedded avionics software with VxWorks.
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Involved in development of Falcon F7X AMSAC and System Verification of ECS for Pilatus PC12
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A/C by working collaboratively with Honeywell, Yeovil, UK.
Involved in V&V for B777 LR(C2) ASCPC2 and C1(Classic) models of 777 and worked with
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Honeywell, Toronto, Canada. Received "Pride@Boeing" award for my contributions in HSI/SI areas.
Worked with Silver Software Solutions, client of Smiths Aerospace, for 1.5 yrs on development of RBC
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(Radio Block Control) and V&V for ELMS2 of B777.
Received numerous prestigious awards including 4 Team Excellence Awards, 2 Customer/Partner
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Awards, an Individual Excellence award and 6 spot awards at Honeywell.
Capable of meeting program schedule milestones in a multiple constraint environment.
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Honeywell Green Belt certified in applying Six Sigma Tool in Software Development and V&V.
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Good Team Player with demonstrated leadership qualities and adaptable to new roles and challenges.
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EDUCATION:
Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A), Madurai Kamaraj University, INDIA.
Graduated with Distinction.
Bachelor of Sciences (B.Sc-MPC) - Triple Major, Nagarjuna University, INDIA.
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Graduated with Distinction.
IT SKILLS:
• Languages : Ada 83, C, C++, Java, VB, VC++, SQL, XML, ASP.
• Scripting Languages : Super-Script Language (SSL), Perl.
• Modeling Languages : UML, Matlab/Simulink.
• Tools : Goebelyzer-AFDX & P2P Analyzer, AdaCAST, Mentor Graphics C,
Mentor Graphics C / 68K software development environment, XRAY
ICE Simulator/Debugger, SIM68K, Popkins System Architect, Green
Hills GMART, VxWorks (Tornado for AE653), DFTS, Flyzer, FTCM,
FTD, HADS, ITEG, HSS, Boeing PSIM, Virtutech SIMICS, GNAT,
GPS, ObjectAda, Interleaf/Quicksilver.
• Reqt Mgmt Tools : Telelogic DOORS, TeamCenter Systems Engineering(TcSE).
• SCM Tools : CM21, ACM, PVCS Frame Maker and ClearCase.
• Test Benches : Honeywell VALFAC VCTE Test Benches and GATS 10 & GATS 15.
• Avionics DB Protocols : CDN (A664), A429, A661, A651, AFDX, P2P.
• Real-Time Systems Skills : STP and TPP development, FCE, FMS and ECS Domain Knowledge,
SI/HSI as per RTCA/DO-178B Standards, VxWorks, 68k processor
family, VAX/VMS, ARP 4754.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Oct 08 – till Date EATON, Grand Rapids, MI
EMB 500 – System Verification Contractor
Involved in High Level System Verification for FAS (Flap Actuation System) for Embraer-500 which is due for
Certification in Dec’08.
Profile includes High Level SRD reviews against Embraer Product spec, System Test Procedures (STP) reviews against
System requirements, per DO-178B, code reviews and GEL Script reviews which were developed on Emulator.
Also supporting SOI Audits and FAA readiness for EATON Engineering group.
Aug 07 – Oct 08 Honeywell Aerospace, Phoenix, AZ
B787 Flight Controls – System Verification Technical Lead
Involved in performing Systems V&V for Honeywell FCE system/software component for Boeing 787.
Lead a team of 8 people on-site and 4 people off-shore to develop System test scripts for Core architectural requirements
of Honeywell 787 FCE SRS and for Boeing SCD requirements for Primary Flight and Auto Flight.
Was involved in FCE SOF (Safety of Flight) analysis for First Flight which forms an important part of the overall FCE
verification and validation plan.
Designed, executed and debugged System test scripts on VCTE VALFAC System Testing facility located in Phoenix,
Arizona, Honeywell Plant.
Performed hand code and Model-level reviews for Boeing High priority PR's. Participated in review of system and
software requirements and tests, development and execution of test procedures.
Performed reviews for PF STP Tests and sought-after Test Expert by the System Engineers here.
Developed System level tests for primary control surfaces (Ailerons, Flaperons, Rudders), system tests for DMRS in
Direct/Secondary modes of FCE operation and involved in development of system test scripts for Inceptors (Wheel,
Colum, Pedal).
Worked extensively on testing of Signal Processing Algorithms(SSFD, DSFD- Dulplex, Triplex, Quad) for sensors on
Ailerons, Rudders, Wing Surface lock and Tail Surface lock switches.
Onsite-Offshore co-ordination along with technical and hands-on trainings for the other Outsource Companies that
worked on this project.
Performed reviews of Software Test packets generated by other out-source companies and offshore teams. Mentored
other focals and testers in the group.
Oct 05 - Aug 07 Honeywell Aerospace, Phoenix, AZ
B787 FMS – CI/CDCK Development Principal Engineer
Involved in development of Boeing 787 FMS software and its flight critical functional area CI and CDCK, which
facilitates communication of vital flight data to the pilot.
Profile includes complete involvement in SDLC for creating B787 CI S/W. Developed in Ada.
The 43 pages of B777 and new 8 pages of B787 were redesigned based on A661. A661 defines the interfaces to CDS
and UA’s. For 787 the width of the page display on MCDU is changed from 24(on B777) to 38. Scope involved column
conversion and new functionality implementation along with A661.
Fixed P0 high-priority Boeing PR’s along with Cross partition co-ordination in Integ meetings and onsite-offshore co-
ordination.
Oct 04 - Oct 05 Honeywell Aerospace, Phoenix, AZ
B787 DBAM for FMS – Development Principal Engineer
Involved in development of DBAM (Database Access Manager) for B787 FMS. DBAM provides a means to manage
data with a database formatted per the FlexData specification. DBAM allows independence between database content
and its accessing software. DBAM interfaces between the different FAREA’s like CI, IO, FPLN..etc and the
NDB(Navigation Database).
Successful insertion of DBAM layer in place of NAM layer in B777 FMS which was released for Load 0.1. Performance
tuning of PL/SQL statements in DBAM.
Jan 04 - Oct 04 Honeywell, India
Falcon F7X AMSAC Development & PC12 Systems V&V Principal Engineer
Involved in development of AMSAC (Air Management System, Automatic Controller) for Falcon F7X series. Level 2.
AMSAC software performs Fault detection of AMS systems (BAS, WAS, ECS, CDS) health status data to CMC and
MAU and BIT.
Profile included conversion of Data flow and Design diagrams (Popkins System architect diagrams) to actual C code.
Worked closely with Honeywell, Yeovil, UK on this project to co-ordinate the work flow.
Also worked for developing systems tests for ECS (Environmental Control Systems) for Pilatus PC12 Aircraft.
July 02 – Oct 03 Honeywell India and Honeywell Toronto
B777 LR ASCPC2 - V&V Senior Software Engineer
Involved in V&V for ASCPC2 (Air Supply and Cabin Pressure Controller 2) which was developed for B777 LR (C2)
aircract. Performed SI and HSI verification activities at Honeywell, Toronto, Canada.
Developed HSI scripts using Autolaws. Autolaws provides a GUI to develop test cases for the purpose of hardware
software integration (HSI) testing. The auto script generation tool makes the task of designing test cases independent of
test panel software and test panel environment. These scripts were executed on GATS10 (Garett Automated Test
Stations) and GATS15 test stations. Autolaws was also used to support script generation for GATS10 and GATS15 / 16
test environment for projects like 777 LR, A380, C5 and NGS.
Worked with Systems Team to finalize the PR’s to be incorporated in Blue Label releases. Handled FAA activities for SI
and HSI.
Also performed SI (Software Integration) testing using Adacast for B777 LR. Supported test environment creation for SI
during my onsite stay.
Oct 03 – Jan 04 Honeywell Inc, Toronto, Canada
B777 Classic(C1) ASCPC1 - V&V Senior Software Engineer
Performed HSI testing for B777 Classic (C1) ASCPC1 programme which was a 70th S/W release.
Successfully handled FAA certification on HSI for this 70th S/W release and shipped the black label software to Boeing.
Completely performed on GATS10 test stations at Honeywell, Toronto, Canada.
May 01 – July 02 Silver Software Systems Asia Pvt Ltd, India
RBC Development & ELMS2 V&V Software Engineer
Involved in development of RBC (Radio Block Control) SPL (Spanish Line Project) of ERTMS (European Rail Traffic
Management System) .Profile included conversion of RBC Prototype developed in VC++ to Ada’83 in lines with Real-
Time Standards. Dimetronics in Spain has commissioned Silver Software Systems (SSSAPL) via Westinghouse Signals
to implement and test the RBC on a stretch of railway on the Madrid to Valentica line. This has been the result of
presenting of the RBC prototype to the various Railway groups of Europe while at ERTMS shows around the European
community.
Also been part of the Testing Team for ELMS2 (Electrical Load Management System) for Boeing 777. Clients were
Smiths Aerospace. GMART (Green Hills Minimal Ada Run Time System) was used for Testing.
Developed CCS (Cruise Control System), an automated system for automobiles. Functionalities included maintaining the
speed selected by the driver, reporting the general health of the system, regulation of fuel flow and fuel control and
responding to Emergency situations by giving appropriate warnings. Developed fully in Ada using Tasking to gain
understanding of rendezvous in Ada and its features. Project development involved drafting of Requirement
Specification, Design, Implementation and Testing, thus providing excellent exposure to the Project Life Cycle and
Project Management.
Dec 2000 - May 01 Wipro Technologies, India
UPnP and OSGi Services Trainee Engineer
Development of building blocks for Home Networking. Profile included development of IP (Intellectual Property) for
Wipro’s Home Networking segment, a part of Wipro Global R & D, Embedded & Internet Access Solutions.
The project involved design of UPnP(Universal Plug and Play) Camera Service in OSGi (Open Services Gateway
Initiative) Framework. It represents a UPnP-enabled Camera which can be controlled by other OSGi Services to zoom-in
/ zoom-out. A software component (OSGi Conformance Service) running in OSGi framework is available on the
Residential Gateway (RG) to control this service and also make it available to other OSGi services. The project has been
developed using Intel’s UPnP SDK in Linux and JNI wrappers in Java, to work in the OSGi framework. UML was used
for the design of the system.
Also developed an Image streaming service in OSGi, using Jini/IP.
TRAININGS:
Specialized HTS training in Avionics Domain Software System development
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Software DFSS - Honeywell’s unique Innovative Design for SixSigma (I-DFSS) quality assurance
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methodology (Phase 1 and 2) and Green belt certified.
Certified in Fundamentals of Aerospace Technology.
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Assertiveness Effective Communication Skills.
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International Business Practices.
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Business Communications.
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Conflict Management and Negotiation Skills.
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Integrated Project management Training.
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Avionics Domain Capability Enhancement.
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Aero Engines Awareness.
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Awareness of BS7799 – Information Security Management system.
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Awareness on Environmental Management System – ISO14001:2004.
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