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KAVIMUHILAN U

Chennai

Summary

Highly skilled Software Tester predominantly in the automotive domain with 3.5+ years of experience in developing and executing comprehensive test plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing test processes. Exceptional skills in identifying and resolving software defects, maintaining test documentation, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Test Engineer

Quality Kiosk Technologies
Chennai
03.2024 - Current

Client: Royal Enfield, Chennai.

  • Validating telematics device firmware and infotainment, which is mainly focused on vehicle real-time data transmission.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Validating the telematics device, VCU firmwares, infotainment, and mobile applications, which are mainly focused on vehicle real-time data transmission.
  • Developed test cases based on the PRD and automotive standards, executed them within timelines, tracked the defect life cycle, reported issues via Jira, and ensured timely follow-ups on tickets.
  • Performed functional, regression, sanity, and end-user functionality testing to validate software quality at all levels.
  • Performed end-to-end functional and integration testing for infotainment and cluster systems, validating the interaction between hardware and software components, including Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi, navigation, and display functionality.
  • Performed vehicle software updates through OTA, COTA, and FOTA methods, ensuring proper configuration updates.
  • Validated multimedia and navigation features, including media playback, touch interface, connectivity, and real-time navigation accuracy, with a focus on high-quality user experience and system reliability.
  • Proficient in using HIL systems to validate CAN signals, simulate CAN IDs, and perform diagnostics.
  • Performed testing of real-time smartphone pairing and media synchronization, ensuring consistent stability and compatibility across device brands.
  • Performed database-level validation using the DBeaver tool.
  • Performed API validation using the Postman tool.
  • Performed on-road vehicle validation to ensure the functionality of features from the user’s perspective.
  • Performed root cause analysis of problems, documented faults in the tracking system, and generated daily reports.
  • Worked closely with developers in resolving complex issues related to software functionality.

Senior Software Test Engineer

Nisu Infotech Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
08.2022 - 03.2024

Client: Bosch Global Software Technologies, Bangalore.

  • Validating telematics device software, cluster, and connected vehicle mobile and web applications, which are mainly focused on fleet management.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Developed test cases based on the PRD and automotive standards, executed them within timelines, tracked the defect life cycle, reported issues via Jira, and ensured timely follow-ups on tickets.
  • In order to validate Android Auto and CarPlay functionalities, including device pairing, app projection, voice commands, and navigation integration, comprehensive test plans were developed and executed.
  • Tested Bluetooth profiles such as GAP, PBAP, HFP, MAP, and A2DP.
  • Tested media devices like USB, AUX, and SD.
  • Having good experience in various communication protocols, such as CAN and UDS.
  • Performed API testing using the POSTMAN tool.
  • Tested OTA, FOTA, and COTA functionalities at the vehicle level.
  • Preparation of the weekly matrix to show the efficiency.
  • Collaborated with developers on the root cause analysis of identified issues.
  • Tested web application compatibility and performance to recommend cross-browser compatibility improvements to the web development team.

Helpdesk Executive

Navigator Systems Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
02.2020 - 01.2022
  • Installed and performed minor repairs to hardware, software or peripheral equipment.
  • Provided technical assistance to customers via phone, email, and online chat.
  • Followed up with customers after resolution of their issues was completed.
  • Maintained records of data communication transactions, problems, and remedial actions or installation activities.
  • Generated reports related to help-desk activities on a regular basis.
  • Conducted system health checks for customers' workstations and servers.

Education

B.E - Mechanical Engineering

K Ramakrishnan College of Engineering
Tiruchirappalli
04.2016

Skills

  • Test case development
  • API Testing
  • Black Box Testing
  • Infotainment & Cluster Validation
  • IoT
  • CAN, LIN, UDS Protocols
  • Android Auto, Car Play & Bluetooth Profiles
  • Basics of SQL
  • CAN Tools (BUS Master,P-LIN,CANdb)
  • POSTMAN
  • HIL Testing
  • Database Validation - DBeaver
  • TCU, VCU Device Validation
  • ADB Commands and debugging
  • MQTT Broker and KAFKA
  • JMeter
  • Basics of CAPL
  • JIRA
  • Basics of Python

Certification

  • Obtained the Apache JMeter Intro certificate from BlazeMeter
  • Obtained the Apache JMeter Pro certificate from BlazeMeter

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: Z3642312
  • Father's Name: Udhayakumar S
  • Date of Birth: 02/01/95
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the information given is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Timeline

Senior Test Engineer

Quality Kiosk Technologies
03.2024 - Current

Senior Software Test Engineer

Nisu Infotech Pvt Ltd
08.2022 - 03.2024

Helpdesk Executive

Navigator Systems Pvt Ltd
02.2020 - 01.2022

B.E - Mechanical Engineering

K Ramakrishnan College of Engineering
KAVIMUHILAN U