Senior Automotive Software Architect with SDV Expertise

HIMACHALAN RAMAN

[Software Architect]

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Software Architect with 17+ years of experience in Automotive Embedded Systems, AUTOSAR, SDV Architecture, Functional Safety, and Embedded C/C++. Proven track record leading architecture, development, and delivery of automotive software platforms for OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers including Jaguar Land Rover, Stellantis, Dana, Hitachi, and Tata Technologies. Experienced in software architecture, requirements engineering, team leadership, and large- scale automotive platform development.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Master of Technology during 2019-2021, Automotive Electronics, BITS Pilani University

• Bachelor of Engineering during 1996-2000, Instrumentation and Control Engg, Madras University SKILLS

Programming Languages: Embedded C, C++, Python, CAPL, MATLAB AI & Generative AI: LLMs, Prompt Engineering, AI-Based Test Automation AI Tools: ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Gemini, Claude AI, Ollama AUTOSAR & SDV: AUTOSAR Classic, AUTOSAR Adaptive, Eclipse S-CORE, PREEvision, DaVinci Developer, DaVinci Configurator, SDV, Zonal Architecture, SOA

Automotive Protocols: CAN, CAN FD, LIN, UDS, J1939, SPI, I2C, UART, SOME/IP, DoIP, Automotive Ethernet Safety & Process: ISO 26262, ASPICE, Agile Scrum, SDLC V-Model Tools: CANoe, CANalyzer, ETAS INCA, dSPACE HIL, Trace32, Polyspace, S32 Design Studio, GitHub, SVN, IBM DOORS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PeopleTech Group

Software Architect (India) (Dec 2024 – Nov 2025)

• Developed and integrated middleware components compliant with Eclipse S-CORE standard, fostering Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture.

• Orchestrated hardware/software integration on automotive SoCs, encompassing Infineon Traveo II and NXP S32K platforms.

• Designed and implemented PSW architecture adhering to various AUTOSAR concepts, enhancing system performance and reliability.

• Integrated RTOS and AUTOSAR stack on multi-core SoC platforms, optimizing software functionality and performance.

• Advanced knowledge of middleware concepts, specializing in 'connectivity domain and user experience domain', leading to optimized system designs.

• Performed optimization of multicore processing, OS scheduling, and memory layout to improve speed and lower latency.

CREVAVI Technologies [clients: Jaguar Land Rover, Tata Technologies] Chief Engineer (India) (Mar 2024 - Sep 2024)

• Oversaw the technical direction and architectural design of automotive software solutions.

• Established the overarching technical direction for automotive software development, ensuring alignment with industry standards, customer requirements, and company objectives.

• Directed the design and validation of system architecture, prioritizing scalability, reliability, and compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

• Led a cross-functional team of 15+ engineers across architecture, development, and validation activities.. WIPRO Technologies [ Clients: Dana Technologies, Stellantis] Architect (India) (May 2022 - Dec 2023)

• Directed the creation and implementation of software architectures for complex systems.

• Designed high-level architecture of software systems, defining modules, components, and interactions to meet project requirements. Selected appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to achieve project goals effi ciently and effectively.

• Ensured the software architecture aligned with industry best practices and scalability requirements. SRM Technologies [ Client : Hitachi ]

System Analyst (India) (Aug 2011 - Jun 2021)

• Analysed system requirements and collaborated with stakeholders to develop automotive solutions.

• Collaborated with stakeholders to gather functional and non-functional requirements for automotive software systems.

• Analysed the feasibility of requirements, considering hardware limitations, software constraints, and system performance goals. Contributed to the design and development of software solutions that meet customer needs and technical specifications.

SRM Technologies

Consultant (India) (Feb 2011 - Aug 2011)

• Provided training and guidance to development teams on new automotive tools, technologies, and standards.

• Conducted training sessions for development teams, focusing on new tools, technologies, and standards relevant to the automotive domain.

Peri Software Solutions

Embedded Software Engineer (India) (Jul 2010 - Sep 2010)

• Developed optimized microcontroller firmware for embedded systems.

• Developed firmware for embedded systems on microcontrollers, microprocessors, and SoCs.

• Debugged and optimized firmware to improve performance and reliability.

• Adhered to software development processes and quality standards. Accel Academy

Faculty (Tirunalveli) (May 2009 - Oct 2009)

• Delivered courses through lectures, labs, and tutorials using outcome-based education (OBE) and designed course plans, lesson outcomes, assessments, and evaluation.

• Successfully delivered multiple courses with high student feedback scores and improved course outcome attainment. Designed and implemented hands-on lab experiments aligned with industry tools and real-world use cases.

Photon Infotech

Senior Software Consultant (India) (Jan 2009 - Mar 2009)

• Provided training and guidance to development teams on new technologies and industry standards.

• Conducted training sessions for development teams, focusing on new tools, technologies, and standards relevant to the automotive domain.

Mando Softech [ Client : Mando Corporation ]

Senior Software Engineer (India) (Nov 2005 - Oct 2008)

• Prepared detailed software requirement specifications and maintained traceability throughout the development lifecycle. Authored meticulously detailed software requirement specifications, ensuring clarity and precision.

• Maintained rigorous traceability of requirements throughout all stages of the software development lifecycle.

• Collaborated closely with stakeholders, and ensured requirements aligned with market or stakeholder needs. Accel Transmatic Ltd

Faculty (Chennai) (Aug 2003 - Aug 2005)

• Delivered courses through lectures, labs, and tutorials using outcome-based education (OBE) and designed course plans, lesson outcomes, assessments, and evaluation.

• Successfully delivered multiple courses with high student feedback scores and improved course outcome attainment. Designed and implemented hands-on lab experiments aligned with industry tools and real-world use cases.

ASSIGNMENTS HANDLED

Eclipse S-CORE Architecture alignment to SDV

Role: Project Manager

Developed AUTOSAR software components within existing SDV architecture layers. Aligned internal middleware frameworks with Eclipse SDV open-source standard to ensure interoperability. SPI and eFuse module development on NXP Board for Zonal Architecture Role: Project Manager

Executed project management responsibilities towards scheduling tasks, deliverables, and milestones for monthly sprint planning. Designed driver interface within S32 Design Studio (S32k358) for SPI and eFuse modules on NXP boards utilized in a zonal architecture.

EV Charging Application and Service

Role: Project Manager

Designed software components and interfaces within PREEvision for an EV charging application. Developed Runnable and Inter-runnable configurations to optimize system performance of the EV charging service. Exported ARXML les for subsequent import into MATLAB, enabling thorough logic verification. IGBT module development in CDD of AUTOSAR

Role: Developer

Designed custom software components utilizing CDD (Component Description Definition) within AUTOSAR architecture. Utilized Davinci Developer to generate AUTOSAR-compliant code for IGBT module implementation. HILS Environment Setup for ECU calibration Testing Role: Developer

Designed a comprehensive test setup and facilitated its integration with a dSPACE HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) system. Conducted an analysis of dSPACE RTI (Real-Time Interface) configuration and established robust interfacing with the plant model. Calibrated ECU signals effectively using ETAS INCA, to support improved performance and functionality.

ECU DIAGNOSTICS TEST SIMULATOR

Role: Developer

Evaluated the design of the vehicle's front panel GUI, developed using VC++. Verified the diagnostic trouble codes originating from the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) on the simulator. Developed firmware to provision K-Line diagnostics, which was within the simulation environment. AUTOSAR Analysis for Air Suspension ECU migration

Role: Developer

Conducted comprehensive analyses of AUTOSAR software requirements specifications to assess migration viability. Performed detailed reviews of Air Suspension ECU software requirements specifications to identify opportunities for optimization and enhancement.

AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS

Five year Completion Award from SRM Technologies.

PERSONAL INFO

Location : Hyderabad -India

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