Cyril Manickam Thomas
Software Engineer II
Bangalore
Summary
Experienced Infotainment Test Engineer with a focus on testing and validating Apple CarPlay and Android Auto systems. Proficient in creating and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts for seamless integration and functionality of these systems. Skilled in system integration testing, user acceptance testing, and regression testing. Adept at using testing tools and methodologies to ensure high-quality software delivery. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Software Engineer II
Harman Connected Service Pvt LTD
Bangalore
07.2022 - Current
- Involved in infotainment System testing on CarPlay and Android Auto
- Testing infotainment features like Navigation, Voice Recognition (VR), Bluetooth, Music, CP and AA Projection, and Vehicle Testing
- Experience in using the CarPlay Test App, Facet, and ATS utility
- Checking the MFI portal to check Certification status, issues reported by Apple, and other cert-related information
- Experience in checking HUCD documents for AA and PCTS and Non-PCTS execution
- Well-versed in CarPlay vehicle execution like Performance and Location Performance testing
- Involved in In-Vehicle Testing like Sensor and integrated vehicle testing for AA
- Bench/In-Vehicle Testing, Log collection, Analysis, Reporting, Verification
- Create, Validate, and Debug test procedures for Alexa on Alexa for Vehicle (TATA)
- Collaborated with development and operations teams to identify and prioritize areas of risk
- Worked on Multiple OEMs like TATA, AUDI, and PORSCHE
- Have visited the Client's location in Germany for Certification testing in the Bench and Vehicle
- Involved in discussions with Clients directly about features and functionality for the project
Senior Test Engineer
Trigent Software Private Limited
Bangalore
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Involved in infotainment System testing on CarPlay and Android Auto
- Involved in Testing infotainment features like Navigation, Voice Recognition (VR), Bluetooth, Music, CP, and AA Projection
- Executing with Facet, CarPlay Test App, and ATS for CarPlay testing and log collection
- Bench/In-Vehicle Testing, Log collection, Analysis, Reporting, Verification
- Create, Validate, and Debug test procedures on Alexa for Vehicle (TATA)
- Conducted root cause analysis on defects discovered during testing, enabling quick resolution and minimizing risk of future occurrences.
- Completed regression tests of new software builds to assess performance and success of bug fixes.
Senior Research Analyst
Comodo Security Solution Pvt Ltd
Chennai
03.2016 - 11.2021
- Acting as a Test Lead in Handling team with test projects by assigning and Communicating goals and targets, Managing 2 members for daily task assigning and making sure CI/CD process is followed
- Performing mobile testing using emulators manually by checking its compatibility, performance, usability, Installation, security, & interface
- Responsible for running Test Cases, Identifying Bugs and Posting Defects, Performed tests on various features of agile development process
- Keep tracking bugs in Redmine and retesting the bugs and Updating the bug's status with comments
- Creating detailed bug reports in Jira which includes the description, screenshots, and steps to reproduce (STR) for the developer to easily understand the bug
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science Engineering
Mount Zion College of Engineering & Technology
Pudukkottai, India 08.2011 - 06.2015
Skills
- CarPlay
CarPlay Test App
ATS
Facets
Wireshark
BT_Sniffer
- Android Auto
PCTS
Non-PCTS
Sensors
Gal Monitor
- In-Vehicle Testing
- JIRA
- QFIL
- Testing and debugging
- Team collaboration
- Regression testing
- Defect tracking and management
Timeline
Software Engineer II
Harman Connected Service Pvt LTD
07.2022 - Current
Senior Test Engineer
Trigent Software Private Limited
11.2021 - 07.2022
Senior Research Analyst
Comodo Security Solution Pvt Ltd
03.2016 - 11.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science Engineering
Mount Zion College of Engineering & Technology
08.2011 - 06.2015
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