ALAPATI RUPESH NAGA SAI
CHENNAI
Summary
Results-driven Automotive System Engineer with 3.5 years of experience in Full Digital Instrument Cluster development for ICE vehicle platforms. Specializes in cockpit domain controller architecture, system requirement management, and CAN communication. Expertise includes vehicle integration, HMI logic definition, and production program support through SOP.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Systems Engineer
Mahindra &Mahindra
Chennai
08.2022 - Current
Developed and managed system-level requirements for digital instrumental cluster, ensuring compliance with specifications for W616, S220, W502, and S237.
Defined functional behavior for speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, temperature indicators, warning tell-tales, and driver information displays for ICE & EV platforms.
Analyzed and validated 200+ CAN signals from Powertrain, BCM, ABS, and HVAC ECUs.
Developed and maintained requirement traceability matrix using DOORS/Polarion.
Supported end-to-end V-cycle activities, facilitating requirement definition, system design review, integration, validation, and production release.
Performed system integration testing using CANoe/CANalyzer and resolved vehicle-level issues during prototype and PV builds.
Conducted DFMEA and risk assessments to improve system robustness and prevent field failures.
Managed homologation requirements for tell-tales and warning indicators, ensuring regulatory compliance and safety standards.
Coordinated with software, hardware, HMI, and validation teams to ensure milestone delivery before SOP.
Education
Master of Science - Power System Engineering
National Institute of Technology , Calicut
Kozhikode07-2022
Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
V.R. Siddhartha Engineering College
Vijayawada07-2019
Skills
1)Cockpit Domain Controller (CDC) Architecture
Digital TFT clusters
2)System Requirement Specification (SRS / SRD)
3)V-Model Development Process
4)CAN / UDS Diagnostics
5)Signal Mapping & CAN Matrix Analysis
6)HMI Logic & Display Behavior Definition
7)ISO 26262 (Functional Safety – ASIL Awareness)
8)DFMEA / System FMEA
8)Requirement Traceability (DOORS)
9)Change Management (ECN)
Accomplishments
AFS Quarterly Divisional Excellence Award
Timeline
Systems Engineer
Mahindra &Mahindra
08.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Power System Engineering
National Institute of Technology , Calicut
Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
V.R. Siddhartha Engineering College