Dhanush Kumar N
Bengaluru
Summary
Accomplished Senior Consultant at Mercedes-Benz India with a strong background in C/C++ and agile methodologies. Skilled at leading cross-functional teams to deliver robust, high-performance software solutions in challenging environments. Known for developing talent, promoting engineering excellence, and optimizing development processes for improved quality and efficiency. Experienced in creating scalable, business-focused automotive applications that meet global standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Consultant
Mercedes-Benz India Private Limited
04.2023 - Current
- Led a team of engineers in developing and enhancing the Digital Owner’s Manual (DOM) and other luxury automotive applications.
- Applied SAFe 6.0 Agile practices for sprint planning, backlog grooming, and cross-functional delivery coordination.
- Collaborated with product owners and business stakeholders to align engineering solutions with platform roadmaps.
- Drove integration of QML/C++ HMI applications with in-vehicle systems, ensuring optimal performance and user experience.
- Conducted regular code reviews and mentored team members to foster technical growth and continuous improvement.
- Spearheaded resolution of critical system issues, ensuring milestone success and compliance with automotive software standards.
Technical Lead
Harman Technologies
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Utilized Git, JIRA, QtCreator, and CMake to streamline C/C++ development workflows, improving build stability and reducing environment setup time by 30%.
Led HMI and infotainment software development for global automotive clients under the Stellantis group, delivering 8+ software releases across brands such as Toyota, Opel, Citroën, and Jeep.
Collaborated with international teams across 3+ time zones to gather technical requirements, conduct feasibility analysis, and improve sprint velocity by 20% through refined agile processes.
Managed sprint planning, task distribution, and release coordination for a team of 6+ engineers, consistently achieving >95% on-time delivery rate.
Mentored 4 junior engineers, resulting in faster onboarding, enhanced code quality, and reduced bug rate by 15% in successive sprints.
Oversaw system-level testing and hardware validation, detecting and resolving 30+ critical integration issues, ensuring ECU compatibility and software compliance.
Integrated software with target hardware using tools like JTAG, Saleae Logic Analyzer, and embedded debugging techniques, reducing critical debug time by 40%.
Conducted weekly technical reviews and defect triage sessions, cutting average issue resolution time by 25% and improving team-wide delivery confidence.
Senior Software Engineer
L&T Technology Services
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Developed UI and backend logic for Qt/QML applications, optimizing performance and scalability for automotive platforms.
Worked as an Embedded Software Developer, implementing and debugging protocols including CAN, I2C, SPI, TCP/IP, and UDP for in-vehicle and inter-component communication.
Contributed to a Radar Simulation Project, leveraging TCP/UDP sockets and NTP for time-synchronized communication across multiple components.
Utilized tools such as Saleae Logic Analyzer, CANoe, and CANalyzer for signal analysis, validation, and debugging.
Integrated and validated hardware interfaces involving ADC, DAC, and low-level drivers to ensure precise data handling.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate software components into embedded automotive systems.
Ensured timely sprint deliveries by applying efficient development practices and following agile processes.
Senior Engineer
Vinnovations LLP
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Pioneered initiatives in technical innovations for start-up environments.
- Championed collaborative technical projects from concept to execution.
- Elevated project quality through stringent testing and validation processes.
Assosiate Engineer
Vishisth Technologies
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Engineered embedded solutions that complied with stringent industry standards.
- Integrated advanced software practices to enhance project results.
- Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement among team members.
Education
Electricals and Electronics Engineering - Electricals and Electronics Engineering
NITMS Belagavi
01.2013
Skills
- C
- C
- Shell scripting
- Linux
- Windows
- JTAG
- Saleae logic analyzer
- IBM DOORS
- Agile Leader
- Software Development
- Object-oriented analysis and design
- SOLID Priniciples
- Data structures and algorithms
- Multithreading
- Linux internals
- Qt/QML
- CMake
- Git
- Embedded Systems
- ARM microcontrollers
- SPI
- I2C
- UART
- CAN
- TCP/IP
- UDP
Certification
Safe 6.0, SAFe
Timeline
Senior Consultant
Mercedes-Benz India Private Limited
04.2023 - Current
Technical Lead
Harman Technologies
09.2021 - 03.2023
Senior Software Engineer
L&T Technology Services
09.2019 - 09.2021
Senior Engineer
Vinnovations LLP
01.2017 - 08.2019
Assosiate Engineer
Vishisth Technologies
05.2016 - 12.2016
Electricals and Electronics Engineering - Electricals and Electronics Engineering
NITMS Belagavi
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