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Minakshi Siddharth Wakodikar

Pune

Summary

Certified Test Professional with 15 years of IT experience, including 3.5 years as a Process Owner and Coach. Expertise in Automotive and Avionics domains, with a proven track record in test management and Agile methodologies within Scrum frameworks. Demonstrated ability to lead test teams, coordinate projects, and enhance customer collaboration. Committed to driving results through effective team building and agile project execution.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Test Architect in Advanced Driving Assistance Systems

Bosch Global Software Technologies
Bangalore
10.2022 - Current

Project Name: Ford DAT3, VW ADAS, MPCI (Modular Power Computing Interlayers)

  • FORD Data-Supported Projects for ASPICE Assessments.
  • VW_ADAS – I participated as a test architect for software integration testing in the ASPICE assessment.
  • Defining the software integration test strategy in line with ISO 26262 and ASPICE standards (VW and Ford).
  • As the Product Owner, I participated in PI planning and tracked test activities until closure.
  • Followed the Agile framework throughout the SDLC.
  • Dealing with stakeholders for the planned activities, also providing the technical support to the team.
  • Performing reviews for software architecture design.
  • Hands-on experience and good knowledge of the ALM tool chain, RQM, JIRA, TRACE32, and GitHub-Sphinx.
  • As a Test Analyst (January 2017 to December 2019), I was involved in system requirement reviews. Test case design/reviews for Ford CGEA (My17, MY18). My19. MY20.

Accomplishments:

  • Rewarded as 'ACE Performer' for defining the software integration test concept (piloted in another project).
  • Rewarded as 'ACE Performer' for outstanding cross-boundary collaboration, and collective progress towards organizational objectives (ADAS - VW, Ford Dat3).
  • Rewarded with the “Quality Ambassador Award” for meeting the SW Quality expectations.

Process Coach in BCM & PNG

Bosch Global Software Technologies
Bangalore
01.2019 - 11.2022

Project Name: Engineering Processes, Methods & Tools, Phoenix

  • Defining the process definition for the V&V process areas for L2 and L3 in line with the ISO 26262 and ASPICE standards.
  • I coached the project for the ASPICE L1-L2 assessment for the V&V process areas.
  • I participated in the ASPICE L2 assessment as an observer.
  • Dealing with stakeholders for the planned activities, also providing the technical support to the team.
  • Performing document reviews with the project teams.
  • Worked on Method Park -> Stages for defining the process aspects for ASPICE L3.

Accomplishments:

  • Appreciated by the global project teams (e.g., PNG for providing the support to achieve ASPICE L2 for the test process.

Test Lead in Advanced Driving Assistance Systems

KPIT
Bangalore
08.2016 - 12.2017

Project Name: Ford CGEA – Rear View Camera.

  • As the Test Lead, I participated in planning and tracked test activities until closure.
  • Followed the Agile framework throughout the SDLC.
  • Dealing with stakeholders for the planned activities, also providing the technical support to the team.
  • Performing reviews for system requirements.
  • Hands-on experience with the ALM toolchain, RQM, JIRA, TRACE32, and GitHub-Sphinx.

Senior Software Tester in Body Control Module

Magneti Marelli India Pvt Ltd
Gurgaon
01.2014 - 07.2016

Project Name: Chrysler Group (P226, P226_INOVAR_AUTO, P358 Cherokee Jeep), FIAT.

  • Performed unit testing, software testing, and reviews.
  • I participated in the ASPICE audit from the V&V team side and achieved L2 in V&V processes.
  • Awarded as the Best Team Performer.
  • Achieved L2 in V&V processes.

Software Test Engineer in Avionics & Automotive Domain

e-Infochips Pvt. Ltd
Pune
02.2013 - 09.2013

Project Name: Airbus (EEJ, EDS)

• Performed system testing for BCM, manual execution.

• Performed unit testing, code reviews, and test case reviews

• Qualification tests for C, using Tessy

• Traceability of the test case document using ClearCase and ClearQuest. Module Testing (Requirement-based low-level testing)

Accomplishments:

• Awarded as Best Team Performer for logging in maximum defects

Software Test Engineer in Avionics & Automotive Domain

Lear Automotive India Pvt Ltd
Pune
02.2012 - 12.2012

Project Name: Volkswagen VW_BCM_PQ26 (Body Control Module)

• Performed system testing for BCM, manual execution

• Performed unit testing, code reviews, and test case reviews

• Qualification tests for C, using Tessy.

• Traceability of the test case document using ClearCase and ClearQuest. Module Testing (Requirement-based low-level testing)

Software Test Engineer in Avionics & Automotive Domain

Infotech Enterprises Ltd (CYIENT)
Bangalore
08.2008 - 11.2011

Project Name: LIEBHERR

• Performed System Testing for BCM, Manual Execution

• Performed Unit Testing, Code reviews and test case reviews

• Qualification tests for C, using Tessy

• Traceability of test case document using Clear Case Clear Quest. Module Testing (Requirement based low level testing)

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Elect & Tele Comm

Nagpur University
Maharashtra
01.2008

Higher Secondary -

Maharashtra State Board
01.2004

SSC -

CBSE Board (Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya)
Maharashtra
01.2002

Performance Benchmark Activities

  • Worked as a Process Owner and Process Coach for Software Integration Test and Software Qualification Test to achieve ASPICE L2
  • Practicing Product Owner role in the current project
  • Experience in Embedded Testing in Avionics & Automotive Domain
  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding on Validation & Verification process
  • Experience in DO178b-Level A,B & C Standard.
  • ISTQB Certified Tester
  • Certified as ASPICE Provisional Assessor
  • Exposure to UML, MATLAB & SCADE testing and Basic knowledge of AUTOSAR
  • Worked as Test architect for SW Integration Test in ADAS project

Personal Details

  • Date of Birth: 07th October 1986
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Certification

  • ISTQB- Foundation Level certification in SW Testing
  • ISTQB- Advance Level Test Analyst certification in SW Testing
  • IntacsTM Provisional Assessor Automotive SPICE
  • Leading SAFe 6.0

Languages

Marathi
First Language
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

Test Architect in Advanced Driving Assistance Systems

Bosch Global Software Technologies
10.2022 - Current

Process Coach in BCM & PNG

Bosch Global Software Technologies
01.2019 - 11.2022

Test Lead in Advanced Driving Assistance Systems

KPIT
08.2016 - 12.2017

Senior Software Tester in Body Control Module

Magneti Marelli India Pvt Ltd
01.2014 - 07.2016

Software Test Engineer in Avionics & Automotive Domain

e-Infochips Pvt. Ltd
02.2013 - 09.2013

Software Test Engineer in Avionics & Automotive Domain

Lear Automotive India Pvt Ltd
02.2012 - 12.2012

Software Test Engineer in Avionics & Automotive Domain

Infotech Enterprises Ltd (CYIENT)
08.2008 - 11.2011

Bachelor of Engineering - Elect & Tele Comm

Nagpur University

Higher Secondary -

Maharashtra State Board

SSC -

CBSE Board (Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya)
Minakshi Siddharth Wakodikar