Gandla Bhargavi
Senior Software Engineer
Summary
Senior Software Engineer with 4 years of experience in embedded systems and automotive domains, including BMS firmware development and telematics applications. Possess 2.5 years of hands-on firmware development experience in Embedded C/C++ using STM32 microcontrollers, CAN protocol, and bootloader concepts. Worked on V2X-related telematics features, GTest-based unit testing, static analysis, debugging, and simulation-level validation. Familiar with embedded software development, CAN communication, DBC-based signal validation, BusMaster, Agile methodology, and software quality validation. Currently learning AUTOSAR, Data Structures, and AI-assisted development using GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
TATA ELXSI
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Worked on feature-level application development for automotive telematics systems.
- Contributed to V2X-related feature development in an AUTOSAR-based automotive environment.
- Developed and validated V2X-related software features.
- Created unit tests using GTest for GNSS and V2X modules.
- Performed static analysis and ensured line coverage compliance with automotive coding standards.
- Conducted geofence feasibility analysis using GeographicLib-2.3 and simulation-based testing.
- Implemented and debugged application features using Linux virtual machines and VS Code.
- Followed Agile development methodology and tracked defects/tasks using Jira.
- Created and maintained requirement and technical documentation.
- Delivered real-time telematics alerts including overspeed, low battery, and refuel detection.
- Contributed to debugging activities, documentation improvements, and team collaboration.
Firmware Engineer - Embedded Systems
GREEN CUBES TECHNOLOGY
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Worked as a Firmware Engineer with 2.5 years of experience in Embedded C and C++ development.
- Developed firmware for Battery Management Systems (BMS) using STM32F series microcontrollers.
- Implemented bootloader concepts including flash handling and memory mapping.
- Worked on CAN protocol communication and validation using BusMaster.
- Performed simulation-level testing and monitored battery parameters including voltage, current, and SOC.
- Created and executed test plans for embedded system validation.
- Debugged firmware issues related to battery management and system reliability.
- Managed source code using Git Extensions and Plastic SCM.
- Followed Agile methodology and tracked development activities using Jira.
- Contributed to battery safety checks, cell balancing, and firmware reliability improvements.
Education
M.Tech - Automotive Electronics
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)
6 2018
B.E - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
SCSVMV Deemed University
6 2014
Skills
- Embedded C
- C
- Python (Basic)
- CAN Protocol
- I2C
- SPI
- GTest
- Static Analysis
- Unit Testing
- Debugging
- Line Coverage
- VS Code
- BusMaster
- GitHub Copilot
- Jira
- Git
- Plastic SCM
- Git Extensions
- AUTOSAR (Basic Knowledge)
- Bootloader Concepts
- Automotive Telematics
- V2X Features
- STM32 Microcontrollers
Additional Information
Familiar with automotive software development lifecycle and embedded firmware debugging. Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools for code generation, documentation, and debugging. Strong interest in Embedded Systems, Automotive Electronics, AUTOSAR, and Embedded C/C++ development. Actively learning advanced embedded software concepts through online courses and personal projects.
Projects
- STM32 Bare-Metal Programming - Keil IDE, https://github.com/bhargavi-gudur/STM32_Embedded_C.git, Developed embedded applications using Embedded C on STM32 microcontrollers. Practiced GPIO, timers, UART communication, and peripheral interfacing. Improved understanding of bare-metal programming concepts.
- STM32CubeIDE + Mbed C Integration, https://github.com/bhargavi-gudur/STM32CubeIDE_MbedC_C.git, Implemented beginner-level STM32 applications using STM32CubeIDE and Mbed C. Explored embedded application development and hardware abstraction concepts.
- C Programming Fundamentals, https://github.com/bhargavi-gudur/C_BasicCode.git, Practiced core C programming concepts including arrays, pointers, functions, and structures.
- C++ Fundamentals with CMake + GTest, https://github.com/bhargavi-gudur/CPP_CMAKE__GTEST.git, Built C++ applications using CMake and implemented unit testing using GTest. Practiced object-oriented programming and modular software development.
- Python Basics, https://github.com/bhargavi-gudur/BasicPythonConcepts.git, Implemented beginner-level Python programs covering fundamental programming concepts.
Hobbies and Interests
Pencil Art (Mid-Level), Crayon Art (Mid-Level), Planting Trees, Singing
Certification
- AUTOSAR Architecture (Learn from Scratch with Demo) — Udemy
- Embedded Systems & Automotive — Udemy
- Data Structures in C++ — Log2Base2
- Time Complexity Analysis — Log2Base2
- Number System & Intro to Programming — Log2Base2
- C Programming — Great Learning
- Python Programming — Great Learning
- The Complete Git Guide — Udemy
- GitHub Copilot / ChatGPT for Developers — Great Learning
- Getting Started with GitHub Copilot — Great Learning Academy
- Problem Solving (Basic) — HackerRank
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
TATA ELXSI
05.2023 - 10.2024
Firmware Engineer - Embedded Systems
GREEN CUBES TECHNOLOGY
10.2018 - 03.2021
M.Tech - Automotive Electronics
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)
B.E - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
SCSVMV Deemed University