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Arun Kotte

Bangalore

Summary

Senior Software Test Engineer with 4.3 years of experience in automotive software testing, specializing in verification and validation of Instrument Panel Clusters, Head-Up Displays, and infotainment systems. Expertise in requirement analysis, test case design, and execution of both manual and automated tests. Proven track record of enhancing testing efficiency and delivering high-quality results. Skilled in automated testing, performance tuning, and defect tracking to ensure software reliability.

Work History

Senior Test Engineer (FORD/Honda – DENSO US) – Cluster/HUD

KPIT Technologies
Bangalore
  • Proficient in building HIL setup for Cluster and HUD validation.
  • Identification of Functional and Non-functional requirements from FORD specification.
  • Reporting specification related issue.
  • Developing the test cases based on requirements and guidelines.
  • Creating XML files for test procedure and DBC.
  • Implementation of CANoe panel for manual testing.
  • Developing Test cases for UDS (external Diagnostic) for logging DTCs and clearing.
  • Verifying positive and negative response for applicable SID and Read/Write of DID.
  • Testing of test cases in ATLAS, dSPACE, and KITE (KPIT tool) through automation testing.
  • Reviewing and logging defects in tracking portals (SBM, REDMINE).
  • UART communication: sending data to be displayed in HUD and validating displayed content.
  • Experienced in analyzing requirements and developing test cases for complex features like Seatbelt, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lane Keep Assist System.
  • Validated warnings, telltales, setup, and diagnostic features.
  • Experienced in testing menu structure of the cluster.
  • Raising clarifications for unclear or missing requirements to onsite engineers.
  • Implementation of testing panels using CAPL scripting and CANoe tool (versions 8.2, 11.0).
  • Developing test cases for stress test requirements and executing them using automated tools (KITE).
  • Analyzing HONDA-related specifications and performing negative testing for non-applicable requirements.
  • Involved in system-level testing for the cluster at Ford Chennai.
  • Provided demonstrations to customers on KITE tool with frame-grabber and camera-based use cases.
  • Validated frequency and timing in CRO for various chime features.

Education

B.Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering

T.K.R College of Engineering and Technology
Hyderabad
01.2020

Skills

  • Diagnostics: UDS and GMLAN
  • Testing tools: dSPACE, KITE, CANoe, CANalyzer, ATLAS, Control Desk, AUTOTEST
  • Programming: C, Python, CAPL
  • Automation testing: HIL setups and camera testing
  • Test management: SBM, REDMINE, JIRA, Bit-Bucket
  • Flashing tools: Diagnostic Engineering Tool and Renesas Flash Programmer
  • Documentation: MS Office and test planning

Awards

Awarded Delighted Customer & High CSAT twice., Recognized as Best Performer of the Quarter four times., Consistently rated highest performer at KPIT for two consecutive years.

Timeline

Senior Test Engineer (FORD/Honda – DENSO US) – Cluster/HUD

KPIT Technologies

B.Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering

T.K.R College of Engineering and Technology
Arun Kotte