Chaithanya Venkatesh Venkata
Functional Safety Principal Engineer
Bengaluru
Summary
Experienced engineering professional with strong background in designing and implementing innovative solutions in Functional safety for ADAS/AD domain. . Demonstrated expertise in program management and technical leadership, ensuring successful project completions and fostering team cohesion. Reliable and focused on driving technical excellence and organizational success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Functional Safety Principal Engineer
Mercedes Benz Research and Development
04.2021 - Current
- Established a 10 FTE System Functional Safety (FuSa) team within the ADAS department.
- End-to-end system FuSa engineering and management responsibility for ADAS features, LDP, LCS, and AES systems.
- Responsible for supplier management with Tier-1 suppliers to oversee FuSa activities.
- Responsible for developing the safety concept for the Buffered Minimum Risk Maneuver for the Level 3 Autonomous Driving (AD L3) project.
- Mentored team members in best practices for problem-solving, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
- Coordinated with multiple departments to effectively manage resources, schedules, and budgets.
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete complex projects on time and within budget.
- Spearheaded FuSa Competency development at the Organization level
Senior Program Manager
Mercedes Benz Research & Development
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Effectively performed Senior Program manager role for 1.5years with zero attrition in the team and scaled projects threefold.
- Engaged with customers, partners and constituent groups to create positive, trusting and professional relationships.
- Enhanced client relationships, providing exceptional service and understanding their needs for tailored project solutions.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions to upskill team members, boosting project performance.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team feedback and implementing best practices.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring favorable terms and conditions for the organization's needs.
Project Functional Safety Manager
Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Effectively performed Senior Program manager role for 1.5years with zero attrition in the team and scaled projects threefold.
- Responsible for managing functional safety activities at the overall project level for the redundant sensor fusion system in the Honda Scala Cocoon Autonomous Driving Level 3 project.
- Performed system-level safety activities (FSC, system FMEA, system FTA), and was responsible for software activities for the Fusion software component.
- Responsible for defining the functional safety concept and developing safety requirements at the overall project level.
- Guiding the component teams (Lidar, front camera, and Fusion ECU) regarding the functional safety activities, reviewing the safety artifacts of the component team, and following up on the status.
- The first point of contact for Honda customers regarding safety topics in the project.
- Responsible for functional safety audit and assessment with OEMs and Tier II suppliers.
- Performed AEB, ACC HARA for ADSP platform.
- Guided team to perform SFMEA for Trailer Assist function.
- Involved in RFIs/RFQs for new projects.
Project Functional Safety Manager (Technical Architect)
Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Responsible for implementation of ISO26262, ECE R110 legislative requirements for CNG projects, performing System FMEA, OBD, leading technical team and coordination with all stakeholders (Front End team in China, Hardware, Sales, Project Manager and Calibration team) in CNG projects.
- Effectively Acquired new projects in China, India and Russian markets.
- Responsible for ensuring functional safety in Diesel, Gasoline and CNG projects in the entire department.
- Supporting the project managers in ensuring ISO26262 implementation during the whole course of the project, functional safety discussions with OEM, preparing and reviewing artifacts.
Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Project Manager (Technical Architect)
Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Responsible for Stake holder management with Hardware, Software, Front End, Calibration and Sales teams.
- Cost tracking, Budget, Quality and Risk management.
- Team management and performance assessment.
- Supporting Acquisition team for new projects.
- Responsible for Functional safety at overall project level.
- Technical support to the team.
Software Engineer/Senior Software Engineer/Technical Specialist
Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Ltd
12.2005 - 01.2012
- Responsible for Requirement gathering, Requirement analysis, function design and implementation of software components in CNG mono and dual fuel systems for Chinese and Indian OEMs.
- Providing the high level and low-level designs for the customer requirements.
- Implementation of safety requirements as per Standardised E-GAS monitoring concept.
- Analyse the problems reported by customer and provide the efficient design solutions.
- Definition of calibration strategy, calibration tools and assessment of calibration suitability together with calibration specialist.
- Support Acquisition team in effort estimation and technical discussions for project acquisition.
- Support SQW team and Series maintenance team for Field failure analysis.
- Validate the SW provided against system requirements. Responsible for developing and performing Monitoring function tests (Functional safety tests) for complying with EGAS monitoring concept.
Education
Bachelor of Technology Degree - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
01.2005
Skills
Proficient in Functional safety tools: Medini Analyze– For defining FSC, SFMEA, Qualitative and Quantitative analysis, Isograph reliability workbench (FTA); APIS IQ FMEA
Technical Leadership
Cross-functional team Leadership
Stategic planning
Program management
Training and mentoring
Problem-solving abilities
Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
ISO26262 TÜV SÜD Functional Safety Professional Certification (2020)
Driving licence
Indian driving license for 4 wheeler (LMV – Light Motor Vehicle)
Patents
- I hold following patents filed at Indian patent office
- 1. “A METHOD FOR DEACTIVATING ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN A SINGLE BRAKE SWITCH SYSTEM” with application number 201741030678
- 2. “ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING A LACK OF VACUUM CONDITION FOR BRAKE BOOSTER” with application number 201641011863
- 3. “A METHOD TO PROTECT STARTER MOTOR FROM OVERHEATING” with application number 201741046060
- 4. “A DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR DETERMINING QUALITY OF CNG IN VEHICLES” with application number 201641026651
- 5. “A DEVICE AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING A VEHICLE DURING AN ERROR IN A FUEL CAP SWITCH” with application number 201641019797
- 6. “A DEVICE AND METHOD TO DIAGNOSE A FAULT IN A VEHICLE STARTING SYSTEM” with application number 201641037726
- 7. “A FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WITH AN ACCUMULATOR TO STORE UNBURNT EXHAUST GASES”
Courses
- Modern Automotive systems (2 months)
M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Timeline
Senior Program Manager
Mercedes Benz Research & Development
01.2023 - 06.2024
Functional Safety Principal Engineer
Mercedes Benz Research and Development
04.2021 - Current
Project Functional Safety Manager
Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH
01.2016 - 01.2021
Project Functional Safety Manager (Technical Architect)
Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2016
Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Project Manager (Technical Architect)
Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2015
Software Engineer/Senior Software Engineer/Technical Specialist
Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Ltd
12.2005 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Technology Degree - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University