Bhakti Patki
Technical Lead
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Innovative Tech Lead with a strong background in C/C++ software development for embedded systems. Expertise in leading cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and performance, while achieving compliance with industry standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Tech Lead
Wipro Technologies
02.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented software modules in C/C++ for embedded Linux and RTOS-based automotive platforms.
- Developed and maintained embedded firmware for automotive infotainment systems, including Head Units, Instrument Clusters, and In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) platforms.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams in Japan to define software requirements and architecture, ensuring alignment with feature implementation.
- Integrated and validated communication interfaces such as CAN, LIN, Ethernet, UART, SPI, and I2C to enable interaction with vehicle ECUs and peripheral devices.
- Worked on system bring-up, board support package (BSP) integration, device driver validation, and hardware-software integration activities.
- Developed and executed unit, integration, and system-level test plans to ensure compliance with automotive quality standards.
- Analyzed and resolved software defects using debugging tools, log analysis, protocol analyzers, and hardware test equipment.
- Utilized version control and continuous integration tools to manage software releases and maintain code quality.
Tech Lead
Tech Mahindra
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Designed and tested automotive features in Embedded C and Navistar International Language (NIL), contributing to robust vehicle performance.
- Developed and executed white-box and black-box test plans achieving over 90% code coverage.
- Performed Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing using vehicle simulation environments.
- Debugged firmware issues in CAN, LIN, SPI, and UART communication, enhancing system reliability.
- Ensured compliance with MISRA-C, ASPICE, and ISO 26262 development processes, promoting safety and quality standards.
- Developed firmware for Automotive Body Control Module (BCM) on Renesas microcontrollers.
Firmware Engineer
Trimble Inc
08.2018 - 02.2021
- Developed embedded firmware for GNSS products, improving functionality and performance for end users.
- Integrated peripherals and communication interfaces on ARM Cortex-M platforms, enabling seamless connectivity.
- Participated in board bring-up debugging and system validation to ensure product reliability.
- Collaborated with hardware teams during product development and release cycles, ensuring alignment of technical objectives.
Firmware Engineer
Salutron Inc
07.2015 - 08.2018
- Developed firmware for fitness tracker wearable devices, improving user engagement through enhanced functionality.
- Implemented sensor integration and Bluetooth Low Energy communication features.
- Optimized power consumption and system performance for improved user experience.
- Conducted firmware testing and debugging, ensuring reliability and providing production support for smooth operation.
Development Engineer
Mahindra Engineering Services
04.2011 - 05.2013
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Embedded Systems
UCSC Extension
Santa ClaraBachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Telecommunication
Pune University
Pune, India07-2009
Skills
Firmware development
RTOS experience
Familiarity with QNX
Python
Root cause analysis
Board bring-up
Embedded Linux
Device driver development
Hardware-software integration
Interrupt handling
CAN bus communication
LIN communication
UART/SPI/I2C communication
HIL testing
MISRA-C compliance
Timeline
Tech Lead
Wipro Technologies
02.2023 - Current
Tech Lead
Tech Mahindra
10.2021 - 02.2023
Firmware Engineer
Trimble Inc
08.2018 - 02.2021
Firmware Engineer
Salutron Inc
07.2015 - 08.2018
Development Engineer
Mahindra Engineering Services
04.2011 - 05.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Embedded Systems
UCSC Extension
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Telecommunication
Pune University