Engineer Engineering

Vivek Satish Kotalwar

Tel: 937-***-**** Email: *****.********@*****.***

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivek-kotalwar-90061974

Professional Summary

Dedicated professional with comprehensive training and 5+ years of applicable experience in the field of Electrical Engineering, developing state of the art embedded systems. Versatile to work independently and put forth efforts collaboratively within a technical team; proven adaptability to both structured and unstructured situations with the ability to quickly comprehend and excel. Focused and hardworking individual; with the ability to troubleshoot complex problems with the skill set to develop innovative solutions to challenges; poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences.

Systems Engineering Management System Hardware Architecture & Design Risk Analysis & Management High Speed Board Design System Modelling and Simulation Project Management

Technical Skills

Languages: Python, C, CAPL, Verilog, System Verilog, VHDL, FPGA.

Tools: dSPACE, HPQC ALM, Target Process, JIRA, dSpace, Keil, MATLAB Simulink, Cadence,

Synopsys (TetraMAX, Design Vision), Xilinx FPGA(Vertex-6), SABER, Model Sim.

Operating Systems: Microsoft, IOS, Android, UNIX/Linux.

Architectures: Microcontroller (8051 Family), ARM

CAN Tools: Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, CANApe, Cadet, Vehicle SPY 3

Educational Background

Master of Science, Electrical Engineering (GPA:3.87/4.0), Wright State University, Dayton, OH, 2016

Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Communication (71.15%), Nagpur University, Nagpur, India, 2013

Professional Experience

QA Automation Engineer, Intrepid Control Systems, Troy, MI, USA. 04/2020 – Present

Tools & Language – Vehicle SPY 3, Vector CANalyzer (9.0), CANoe (9.0), CANape, dSPACE, JIRA, Python.

Creation of Test cases & Test procedures for different ECUs, based on requirements from Clients.

Perform Stress testing on the product to cross check the functionality.

Test Automation with Python, Vehicle Spy and LabVIEW.

Testing for Failure of Module using, CAN, CAN FD & AUTOSAR Network Message communication.

Data link acquisition from vehicle and analyze the results using VSPY3 tool.

Testing Platform development for Gateway Modules, Infotainment Modules, UDS & OBD for Clients.

Quality Controls Engineer, Caterpillar Inc, Peoria, IL, USA. [Contract]. 08/2017- 04/2020

Tools & Language - Vector CANalyzer (9.0), CANoe (9.0), CANape, dSPACE, HPQC ALM, Target Process, MS Visio, MS VSTS, Advanced Productivity, WinSCP, Wireshark, Putty, FileZilla, Python.

Design Verification & Validation experience in embedded Software/Hardware.

●Automation and Manual Software and Hardware testing for ECUs on Caterpillar machines

●Test Plan, Test Cases & Bench Setups Creation based on Requirements & Specs, like ISO 14229, ISO 26262.

●Development of scripts using Python/ LabView to automate tests and maintain in GIT.

●User Stories, Bug Stories - Creation and follow up according to requirements for Development and Testing, with CI/CD tool (JIRA, Target Process, HP ALM tools, IBM DOORS).

●Linux Shell Scripting to perform SSH communication with ECMs. (Using PuTTY, WinSCP).

●Protocols & Standards – CAN, LIN, J1939, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, UART, I2C, SPI, ISO, Modbus, TCP/IP.

●MATLAB/Simulink Model Based Development with team for various machine models.

●Models were developed based on H/W pin Specifications; System Transfer Functions & Formulae provided in Requirement documents.

●Hardware-In-Loop (HIL) testing of Transmission, Chassis, Engine, Powertrains software &ADAS features of Mining Trucks using DSpace Control Desk.

●Test of Infotainment systems for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth & LTE, connecting various devices in unusual situations.

●Audio/Video files Testing on infotainments systems (Files formats: Mp3, mp4, mpeg).

●Validation for HMI (Infotainment) on Hardware & GUI (HTML & Android).

●Testing various HMIs (Infotainment) for PLC & Battery management systems on various Ship Vessels.

●Trimble H/W like Infotainment Displays, Radios, R2 devices (Cellular & Wi-Fi) and GPS Simulators for Simulating Satellite or GPS data.

●Debugging software: Vector CAN tools, Vehicle Spy, JTAG & Trace Software.

●Data Acquisition & Analysis of OBD, for ECU, Sensors (IMU, Pressure) with techniques like Kalman Filtering.

●Test Setup of ECUs, Power supplies & Batteries, Oscilloscopes & Lab supplies.

●Develop & Simulate JSON, XML files based on PID requirements.

●Telematics systems Monitoring & Tracking for Vehicle activities, for Analysis of Data collected.

Design Verification Engineer Intern, Analog Rails, Tempe, AZ, USA. 06/2017- 08/2017

Tools & Scripting Languages- Cadence, MATLAB Simulink, Synopsis, MS Visio, MS VSTS, Python, FPGA, VHDL, Verilog.

●Circuit Schematics & Layout designing for Firmware, verification, and validation on Linux platform.

●Standard cell layout design in 14nm, 22nm technology using DRC & LVS, for Analog & digital designs.

●Also worked on Schematics & layout design for data converters, (ADC, DAC).

●Developed Test Cases and Test Plans according to requirements, also involved in risk analysis.

●Experience with requirements management tools (Target Process, DOORS/Rhapsody.

●Bug tracking or CI/CD with JIRA (Similar to Bugzilla) to resolve the Technical Issues.

Research Assistant, Wright State University, OH, USA 11/2016 – 08/2017

●Utilized the Cadence encounter tool to create RTL and layouts for the same design in 180nm and 32nm.

●Evaluated electrical systems, products, components, and applications by designing and conducting research programs, applying knowledge of electronics and materials.

●Studied and implemented the Firmware testing methodologies for various components.

●Developed electrical products by studying requirements, research and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.

Teaching Assistant, Wright State University, OH, USA 08/2015 – 05/2016

●Assisted students of Digital circuit design using FPGA and Fundamental of Electrical Engineering.

●Assisted students with MATLAB Simulink creating and simulating system modules.

Systems Test Engineer, Coreintegra, Pune, India 11/2013 – 09/2014

Tools & Language - Vector CANalyzer (9.0), CANoe (9.0), CANape, dSPACE, HPQC ALM, JIRA, Teststand, Keil, Python.

●Testing & Analysis, with creates Test procedures according to Requirements & Specifications.

●Experience with Infotainment Systems, With Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AM/FM Radio and Audios (Mp3 format)

●Issues management with JIRA, and requirement management with Doors.

●Used XML to simulate signals on CAN protocol between Gateway Network, Display (HMI) & ECUs

●Worked with vector CAN tools, (CANalyzer, CANape) to simulate and analyze CAN messages, then optimized the test results.

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