Embedded Systems Engineer - Real-Time & FPGA Specialist

KAVYASREE MADDIKARA

Denton, TX +1-940-***-**** *******************@*****.*** LinkedIn GitHub

SUMMARY

Embedded Systems Engineer with 3+ years of experience designing, developing, and validating real-time embedded software and FPGA firmware for automotive and industrial applications. Proficient in Embedded C, MATLAB/Simulink, VHDL/Verilog, with strong expertise in RTOS, hardware–software integration, and control system design. Skilled in applying ISO 26262 safety standards, MIL/SIL/HIL testing, and static code analysis to deliver robust, fault-tolerant solutions. Experienced in peripheral driver development and hardware debugging using industry tools. Effective communicator and team player, driving continuous improvement through Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines to accelerate high-quality product delivery. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Embedded Systems — RTOS Concepts, Control Systems, Signal Processing, Digital Logic Design, FPGA Design, Stateflow, Model- Based Development (MBD), Code Generation, Hardware–Software Integration, Device Driver Development, DSP Pipeline Design, Embedded C Programming

System Architecture — Linux, Bare-Metal Programming, Data Structures & Algorithms, Real-Time System Design Programming & Scripting — C, Python, MATLAB, VHDL, Verilog, Shell Scripting Hardware & Prototyping — Microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M, PIC), FPGA Boards, Sensor/Actuator Interfaces, Debugging with JTAG/SWD, Raspberry Pi & BeagleBone for Rapid Prototyping Testing & Validation — MIL/SIL/HIL Testing, Static Code Analysis, Functional Safety Compliance (ISO 26262, MAAB/JMAAB Guidelines), Jenkins-based CI/CD Pipelines

Design & Simulation Tools — MATLAB/Simulink, TargetLink, ModelSim, MES Model Examiner Communication Standards — CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet/IP, LIN Development & Debugging Tools — Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Git/GitHub, Eclipse, VS Code, Vector CANoe/CANalyzer Development Practices — Agile (Scrum), Jira, Confluence, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Version Control (GitFlow), Docker for Embedded Applications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Embedded Software Engineer, Mobiveil Inc. Aug 2024 – Present USA

•Developed and refined Embedded C firmware for FPGA-based PCIe and high-speed interface controllers by integrating low-level drivers with hardware accelerators and tuning DMA transfers and memory access patterns, resulting in an 18% increase in sustained data throughput.

•Implemented and optimized bare-metal peripheral drivers for SPI, I2C, UART, and Ethernet/IP in RTOS environments with interrupt-driven event handling, reducing bus latency and improving peripheral data throughput by 22%.

•Designed and verified FPGA logic using VHDL/Verilog on Xilinx Vivado and Intel Quartus platforms, implementing finite state machines, DSP pipelines, and precise timing closure strategies to achieve sub-microsecond communication latency.

•Conducted MIL/SIL/HIL validation of FPGA-SoC architectures using ModelSim, Vector CANoe, and Python-based test harnesses to verify protocol timing, data throughput stability, and fault recovery, ensuring system reliability under high-bandwidth conditions.

•Debugged hardware–software integration issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/SWD probes to identify race conditions, signal integrity issues, and bus contention, reducing system-level defects by 27% and accelerating board bring-up by 15%.

Software Engineer, Tata Elxsi Jul 2022 – Jul 2023 Bangalore, India

•Modeled MATLAB/Simulink and Stateflow models for electric vehicle control modules, applying TargetLink code generation and ISO 26262 safety compliance practices to deliver deterministic, real-time ECU performance validated through CAN-based multi- ECU MIL/SIL testing.

•Engineered and optimized embedded motor control algorithms for torque regulation, thermal protection, and speed limiting within MATLAB/Simulink, implementing AUTOSAR-compliant interface configurations and calibration parameters to ensure deterministic real-time ECU performance under diverse load and environmental conditions.

•Performed MIL/SIL testing on multi-ECU configurations using Simulink Test with automated scenario generation and edge-case simulation, achieving over 95% coverage while validating timing, functional, and ISO 26262 safety requirements over CAN- based communication.

•Conducted in-depth static code analysis using MES Model Examiner to enforce MAAB/JMAAB modeling guidelines and ISO 26262 functional safety compliance, resolving 120+ model inconsistencies, optimizing data flows, and improving production code maintainability for long-term embedded ECU reliability.

•Delivered 20+ model enhancements across four Agile release cycles by collaborating with systems engineers and validation teams, incorporating peer review feedback, and leveraging Jenkins-based CI pipelines to improve model robustness and deployment readiness.

Software Engineering Intern, Cognizant Aug 2021 – Jul 2022 Hyderabad, India

•Created MATLAB/Simulink-based control logic and functional modules for high-volume consumer and industrial systems, integrating Model-Based Development workflows with rapid prototyping for faster deployment cycles.

•Developed memory-mapped register configurations and device drivers to integrate sensors and actuators over UART, SPI, and I2C, ensuring reliable data exchange and hardware compatibility across multiple product platforms.

•Devised and maintained unit test suites for control blocks using Test-Driven Development, enabling early defect detection and reducing debugging cycles by 35%.

•Executed Hardware-in-the-Loop simulations with ModelSim and TargetLink to evaluate closed-loop control stability, actuator response, and edge-case performance for embedded control modules in industrial and consumer electronic products.

•Coordinated Agile sprints with firmware, QA, and hardware teams, tracking deliverables in Jira and aligning integration priorities to meet all release deadlines.

•Authored technical documentation, including signal flow diagrams, register maps, and traceability reports, supporting ISO 26262 functional safety certification and passing all project audits without non-compliance findings. EDUCATION

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of North Texas Aug 2023 – May 2025 Denton, TX Coursework: Control Systems Design, System Modeling & Simulation, Power Electronics, Computer Vision, Antenna Design B.Tech ECE, Tirumala Engineering College Aug 2018 – May 2022 Narasaraopet, India Coursework: Embedded Systems, Verilog, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems PROJECTS

Magna EV PowerTrain Simulation – Automotive Control Logic (Tata Elxsi), MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, TargetLink, MES Model Examiner

•Designed embedded vehicle control features (AutoWiper, Panic Mode, Turn Hazards) using Stateflow, incorporating fault- tolerant and fallback logic to ensure real-time safety and system reliability.

•Executed MIL and SIL testing across diverse drive cycles, achieving 97% functional accuracy while validating performance against edge cases and timing delays.

•Performed static model checks to verify AUTOSAR alignment and ISO 26262 safety compliance, enhancing model robustness and reducing design risks.

FPGA-Based High-Speed Data Interface Development, Embedded C, VHDL/Verilog, Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, ModelSim

•Led Embedded C firmware development and DMA optimization for FPGA-based PCIe and Ethernet controllers, enabling efficient high-speed data transfer.

•Architected FPGA logic to achieve real-time low-latency processing, ensuring sub-microsecond communication performance.

•Validated protocol timing accuracy and system robustness in simulated high-traffic conditions, significantly reducing fault rates. CERTIFICATIONS

Introduction to Embedded Systems — (Coursera – University of Colorado Boulder) Python for Everybody Specialization — (Coursera – University of Michigan)

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