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King Godnil

King Godnil

Lead Engineer - Hardware-in-the-loop
Bengaluru

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven Hardware-in-the-Loop Professional with over 18 years of experience in leading HiL Rig Engineers, HiL Test Engineers and cross-functional teams and delivering complex projects in Defence and Aerospace, Automotive, Oli & Gas, Medical, Consumer Electronics and Test and Measurement, within scope, budget, and timeline. Proven track record of driving process improvements, fostering stakeholder relationships, and ensuring the successful execution of strategic initiatives. Seeking to leverage my expertise in program management, communication, and strategic planning to contribute to the growth and success of a dynamic organization.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Lead Engineer

Quest Global
12.2021 - Current
  • Design, Build, Test and Maintain Hardware-in-the-Loop Test Rigs for Helicopter-Yaw Damping Computer, Fire Protection System, Electric Wheel Loader and Excavator
  • Configure the HIL Test Rigs according to Project, Machine, Model and Vehicle Architecture
  • Maintaining all aspects of labs, equipment resources, including hardware and software, update all lab infrastructure, equipment, and software configurations
  • Ensure availability of test equipment and parts
  • Understanding customer use cases, strong device/system troubleshooting skills down to component and software levels
  • Procuring, negotiating, organizing and maintaining stock of test equipment, third party devices, prototype devices for troubleshooting and debug
  • Identifying pros/cons of test equipment and evaluating new ones for potential procurement
  • Onboarding new vendors to the tool and overall vendor management for evaluation, demos
  • Device returns and required support for calibration
  • Dealing with international vendors for device imports and Customs, working closely with device security team for tracking of devices and inventory, placing and tracking Purchase orders
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, understand their requirements and implement solutions like enable automation and reduce the manual efforts for testing
  • Actively participate in team meetings, project planning, prioritization discussions, solicit and process feedback for solutions proposed
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders, tend to overcommunicate and over-document
  • Documentation, data reporting and maintenance for operational efficiency.

Associate Technical Manager

Actalent
12.2016 - 12.2021
  • Managed all aspects of lab infrastructure, including hardware and software configurations, ensuring optimal functionality and availability of resources
  • Oversaw procurement, negotiation, and maintenance of test equipment, prototype devices, and third-party devices for troubleshooting and debugging purposes
  • Collaborated with international vendors for device imports, customs clearance, and inventory tracking, ensuring compliance with security protocols
  • Implemented automation solutions to streamline testing processes and reduce manual efforts, enhancing operational efficiency
  • Facilitated stakeholder meetings, prioritization discussions, and feedback sessions to align project objectives with business goals
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation and data reporting for operational transparency and regulatory compliance
  • Generated innovative ideas and tools to improve delivery efficiency and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Technical Lead-Test System Design

Prevas India System Development Pvt. Ltd.
11.2013 - 10.2016
  • Build and lead a team of system engineers, ensuring that they have the required skills and resources to perform effectively
  • Assign roles, responsibilities, and tasks within the Xmove system engineering team
  • Manage the gathering, analysis, and documentation of system requirements, ensuring they are clear, complete, and aligned with stakeholder needs
  • Lead the design and architectural decisions for complex systems, considering factors such as functionality, performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Plan and oversee the integration of system components, subsystems, and modules to ensure their proper functioning as a cohesive whole
  • Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies to validate system functionality and performance
  • Establish and maintain configuration management processes to control changes and ensure version control of system components
  • Collaborate closely with stakeholders, including clients, project managers, and executive leadership, to communicate progress, issues, and risks
  • Develop and manage budgets for system engineering projects, allocating resources effectively to meet project timelines and goals.

Senior Engineer- Control and System Testing, PE R&D IDC

Danfoss
02.2012 - 11.2013
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand VLT Micro Drive FC 51 requirements, specifications, and performance expectations
  • Design comprehensive test plans that outline testing objectives, methodologies, test cases, and success criteria
  • Create detailed test cases that cover different aspects of VFD functionality, including speed control, voltage regulation, current limits, and protection mechanisms
  • Conduct electrical tests to validate that the VFD operates within specified voltage, current, and frequency ranges
  • Verify that the VFD's features and functions, such as start/stop control, ramp-up and ramp-down times, and braking mechanisms, work as intended
  • Ensure that the VFDs meet relevant safety and industry standards, such as IEC 61800 and UL 508C
  • Verify that VFDs are compliant with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements.

Senior Technical Consultant

Schneider Electric
08.2011 - 01.2012
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, product managers, and engineering teams to understand the testing requirements and specifications for UPS systems
  • Develop LabVIEW-based automated test scripts that execute a series of tests to verify the behavior of UPS systems, including load handling, battery backup, and transfer functionality
  • Design LabVIEW scripts that assess the performance of UPS systems, including their response time, battery runtime, and efficiency under different load levels
  • Provide training and guidance to team members on LabVIEW programming techniques, test script development, and testing best practices.

Lead labVIEW Software Developer

TATA Advanced Systems Limited
02.2006 - 08.2011
  • Build and lead a team of LabVIEW Software Developers, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership
  • Assign roles, responsibilities, and tasks within the team
  • Collaborate with system engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to define the testing strategy for the E/E subsystems of the MBRL Pinaka
  • Lead the development of LabVIEW-based software solutions for automated testing and data acquisition of the E/E subsystems
  • Ensure that the LabVIEW codebase is well-structured, modular, and scalable
  • Oversee the creation of automated test scripts using LabVIEW to streamline testing processes and improve accuracy
  • Coordinate the execution of tests to verify the functionality, reliability, and performance of E/E subsystems.

Embedded Software Developer

Shyamala Systems Pvt. Ltd.
06.2005 - 01.2006
  • Configure the UART module of the AT89c51 to establish serial communication with the Nokia 3310
  • Develop software routines to handle F-Bus communication like protocol initialization, data framing, and message exchange
  • Implement 'AT' command handling routines to interpret and respond to commands from the Nokia device
  • Develop functions to send 'AT' commands and process the corresponding responses
  • Create functions to parse incoming data, extract information, and format responses
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers, system designers, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of the Software with the microcontroller and the Nokia device.

Education

B.E - ECE

Anna University
01.2001 - 04.2005

Skills

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Cross Functional Team Leadership

Hiring

NI HIL

CANalyzer

Version Control

Software Testing

Software Development Life Cycle

Lab Management

Websites

Accomplishments

  • Established Hardware in the Loop testing lab in Volvo CE, Tata Advanced Systems, Prevas and Actalent Engineering Services.
  • Added 5 new customers to the company by writing the techno commercial proposal in Test System/Software development areas.
  • Build multiple teams from Scratch for Test System Development, Test Software Development and System and Software Testing.
  • Mentor and Coach the team in LabVIEW and ATE in order to increase the productivity of the team.
  • Successfully delivered 4 no's of HIL test system to Volvo India in 6 months.
  • Successfully delivered 5 no's of ATE to the testing department in 6 months.
  • Successfully delivered 1 ATE to Moen Production facility Romania.

Awards

PREVAS UNITED AWARD 2014 - DIPLOMA

Timeline

Lead Engineer

Quest Global
12.2021 - Current

Associate Technical Manager

Actalent
12.2016 - 12.2021

Technical Lead-Test System Design

Prevas India System Development Pvt. Ltd.
11.2013 - 10.2016

Senior Engineer- Control and System Testing, PE R&D IDC

Danfoss
02.2012 - 11.2013

Senior Technical Consultant

Schneider Electric
08.2011 - 01.2012

Lead labVIEW Software Developer

TATA Advanced Systems Limited
02.2006 - 08.2011

Embedded Software Developer

Shyamala Systems Pvt. Ltd.
06.2005 - 01.2006

B.E - ECE

Anna University
01.2001 - 04.2005

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