Arpit Khandelwal
Bengaluru
Summary
- Post-Graduate in Computer Science and Engineering with First Class Distinction and over 10 years of experience in Software Development within the Automotive and Transportation sectors.
- Currently serving as Senior Technical Leader at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India, focusing on delivering impactful software solutions.
- Expertise in embedded application development, diagnostic software for embedded ECUs and HPCs, and proficiency in C, C++, and Python, and modern automotive architectures.
- Strong knowledge of vehicle communication protocols including UDS, DoIP, SOME/IP, CAN, and Ethernet, complemented by excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Leader
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India
Bengaluru
06.2023 - Current
- Reviewed software requirements based on high-level functional specifications for the Self-Diagnostic Agent (SDA) module, ensuring clarity, traceability, and compliance with Mercedes-Benz internal standards.
- Performed smoke testing of the SDA module with integrated code from AMSR Vector, validating stability, and identifying early-stage integration issues.
- Executed and assessed SWE.6 (Integration/qualification testing) test cases to ensure comprehensive validation of SDA's end-to-end functionality.
- Designed software architecture for SDA using IBM Rhapsody, ensuring modularity, scalability, and alignment with system-level design guidelines.
- Created test specifications in the STARC tool, covering functional, integration, and diagnostic validation scenarios.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Diagnostics, AUTOSAR, Testing, and Architecture) in an Agile environment, contributing to sprint planning, refinement, and quality assurance activities.
- Supported debugging, root-cause analysis, and defect resolution across distributed development teams to improve reliability of diagnostic modules.
Senior Technical Leader
KPIT Technologies
Bengaluru
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Analyzed functional requirements and translated them into detailed software requirements using DOORS.
- Developed unit test cases and software test cases to validate HD Map modules and ensure robustness of mapping components.
- Performed coding, debugging, and implementation of HD Map features using C++ and Python, adhering to clean code and SOLID principles.
- Participated in architecture discussions involving Adaptive AUTOSAR compliance and system integration.
- Ensured high-quality code integration through Git-based version control and continuous integration pipelines with Jenkins.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders (Stellantis) in an Agile environment to deliver sprint-based software increments.
Specialist
Bosch Global Software Technologies
Bengaluru
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Analyzed functional requirements and derived detailed software requirements for the Light Function module in the MPC3 Video – Light Platform project.
- Developed comprehensive unit test cases and software test cases to ensure feature correctness and functional reliability.
- Performed end-to-end development activities including debugging, coding, and implementation in C++ and Python while following clean code and SOLID principles.
- Enhanced the visualization toolchain used for performance analysis of released software versions, improving usability and overall workflow efficiency.
- Supported integration and validation activities across multiple iterations in an Agile development environment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, testers, and toolchain experts, to ensure alignment of software functionality with system requirements.
Software Design Engineer
Alstom Transport India Limited
Bengaluru
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Created and maintained Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) as part of project planning activities to support delivery timelines and team coordination.
- Conducted resource capacity planning based on project schedules, ensuring optimal allocation of engineering efforts.
- Acted as a communication bridge between local and global teams, facilitating seamless collaboration and meeting critical project deadlines.
- Managed project changes, risks, and interventions to ensure timely delivery of software modules and adherence to project requirements.
- Prepared detailed Software Design Specifications (SwDS) derived from ADL1 inputs, ensuring design traceability and compliance with system-level requirements.
- Performed coding and implementation in C++ following project coding guidelines and embedded software best practices.
- Executed software integration, code generation, and packaging, delivering executable builds for validation and system testing.
TCMS Software Engineer
Bombardier Transportation India Private Limited
Vadodara
08.2016 - 04.2019
- Developed software applications for various train subsystems such as Doors, HVAC, and Lighting, ensuring adherence to system specifications.
- Derived detailed software requirements from high-level functional requirements using DOORS.
- Performed coding and implementation using IEC 61131-3 and Bombardier development guidelines.
- Participated in peer code reviews to ensure code quality and consistency across the subsystem.
- Conducted unit testing and delivered validated software components for integration and system-level testing.
Education
ME - Computer Science and Engineering
PEC University of Technology
INDIA05-2016
B. Tech - Information Technology
Jaypee University of Information Technology
Solan, (H.P.), INDIA04-2013
Skills
- Windows and Linux
- C, C, and C#
- Python programming
- CAN, LIN, and Ethernet protocols
- DoIP and UDS diagnostics
- SOME/IP communication protocol
- Adaptive AUTOSAR framework
- Software architecture design
- Continuous integration practices
- DevOps methodologies
- Agile project management
- Requirement analysis techniques
- Docker containerization
- Kubernetes orchestration
- CANoe 18 and Candela Studio
- CMake build system
- Git and GitLab CI
- Jenkins automation
- Visual Studio 2022 and PyCharm
- DOORS requirements management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Artifactory repository management
- Control Build and RQM
- RTC and RTC SCM
- Wireshark network analysis
- Putty SSH client
- VMware Workstation Pro virtualization
Awards and Certifications
• Publish a paper in the Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (IJIR).
• Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE), Foundation Level certification from IREB GmbH, Germany.
• Certified Functional Safety Engineer in the Rail Industry by TÜV SÜD.
• Certified Scrum Developer by Scrum Alliance.
• Certificate of Completion in Industrial IoT Markets and Security from the University of Colorado, Coursera.
• Certificate of Completion in The Python Bible from Udemy.
• Building a Personalized Chatbot with OpenAI and LangChain.
References
- Nair Lakshmi, MBRDI, lakshmi.nair@mercedes-benz.com
- Rounak Jadhav, Project Manager, KPIT, Rounak.Jadhav@kpit.com
- Venkat Kiran Galla, Delivery Manager, BGSW, VenkatKiran.Galla@in.bosch.com
- Bibin Sebastian, Manager, ALSTOM, bibin.sebastian@alstomgroup.com
Timeline
Senior Technical Leader
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India
06.2023 - Current
Senior Technical Leader
KPIT Technologies
12.2022 - 06.2023
Specialist
Bosch Global Software Technologies
09.2021 - 12.2022
Software Design Engineer
Alstom Transport India Limited
04.2019 - 09.2021
TCMS Software Engineer
Bombardier Transportation India Private Limited
08.2016 - 04.2019
ME - Computer Science and Engineering
PEC University of Technology
B. Tech - Information Technology
Jaypee University of Information Technology