Muniasamy Ramaraj
Principal Engineer Telematics Embedded Linux Systems
Chennai,TN
Summary
Principal Engineer architecting telematics platforms and embedded Linux systems for automotive and industrial IoT products. Delivers 4G/5G modem integration, OTA/FOTA frameworks, Linux kernel porting, migiration and board bring-up across Qualcomm , NXP i.MX and Renesas platforms. Strengthens production releases through Secure Boot, TrustZone, CVE remediation, and ISO 26262.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Engineer
Valeo India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2018 - Current
- Telematics Architecture: Architected automotive TCU and industrial IoT solutions integrating 4G/5G modems (Qualcomm, MediaTek) with embedded Linux stacks, supporting connected vehicle fleets across Europe Japan and North America.
- Linux Kernel & BSP: Led kernel 6.x migration (3.18 -> 6.1) for Qualcomm platforms; resolved device tree and driver compatibility issues, achieving 99.8% test pass rate and reducing boot time by 40%
- Edge-to-Cloud Integration: Built MQTT/IoT connectivity pipelines for real-time vehicle diagnostics, predictive maintenance alerts, and fleet-wide analytics on embedded Linux edge nodes, enhancing data-driven decision-making.
- OTA/FOTA Leadership: Designed and deployed over-the-air update frameworks with A/B partitioning, ensuring seamless updates and minimizing downtime for connected vehicles.
- Cybersecurity Hardening: Remediated critical CVEs across kernel, bootloader, and userspace (OpenSSL, systemd, glibc, busybox); implemented TrustZone, Secure Boot, and ISO 21434 compliance, strengthening security for automotive production platforms.
- CI/CD & Team Leadership: Built Jenkins-based CI/CD pipelines for automated Yocto builds and static analysis (Klocwork); mentored embedded Linux team on kernel internals, Yocto best practices, and automotive security standards
- FOSS Compliance: Established automated compliance workflows (FOSSology, Black Duck), generated SBOMs, and achieved OpenChain conformance for supply chain transparency
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance software development processes and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Designed and implemented architecture strategies to optimize system performance and scalability.
Technical Lead
HCL Technologies (Intel Mexico)
03.2016 - 04.2018
- Developed Python-based validation frameworks for Intel CPM pre/post-silicon verification, shortening test cycles
- Automated Linux kernel bring-up and validation on x86 platforms, enhancing platform readiness while mentoring a team of 5 engineers
- Mentored junior developers, fostering skills development and promoting best practices in coding standards.
Senior Software Engineer
L&T Technology Services
03.2014 - 03.2016
- Engineered QNX-based HMI for Freescale i.MX6 digital instrument clusters, enhancing GUI responsiveness and user experience
- Ported GPU/VPU drivers and optimized graphics memory for automotive displays, achieving ISO 26262 safety compliance for Japan OEM market
OmneAgte Systems
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Embedded software for energy meters with flash memory management
PERI Software
01.2011 - 01.2012
- POS device firmware with HTTPS secure communication
BREES Technologies
01.2009 - 01.2011
- GPS/GSM vehicle tracking and fleet management systems
WEST Pvt. Ltd.
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Microcontroller-based marine depth measurement systems
Education
M.Tech - Automotive Electronics
Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS Pilani)
Rajasthan01-2023
B.E. - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Anna University
Chennai01-2005
Skills
4G/5G modem architecture (Qualcomm, MediaTek)
OTA/FOTA with A/B partitioning
V2X, GPS/GNSS, CAN/LIN, vehicle diagnostics
MQTT IoT edge-to-cloud pipelines
Linux kernel 6x porting & device tree
Bootloader (U-Boot,SBL) Yocto , BSP
Board bring-up: Qualcomm (MDM9x07 , SA515), NXP( iMX8/9), Renesas R-Car
Hypervisors: Xen, KVM; RTOS: QNX, VxWorks
Driver development , memory and boot optimization
CVE remediation
FOSS compliance
Secure Boot
TrustZone/OP-TEE
PKI/HSM
ASPICE
C
C
Python
Shell
Assembly
Jenkins CI/CD
Git
JIRA/ALM
Klocwork
JTAG
logic analyzers
Accomplishments
- Delivered production telematics platforms with 99.9% uptime across automotive and industrial IoT fleets
- Reduced TCU development cycle by 35% through multi-vendor modem integration and automated Linux testing pipelines
- Achieved zero critical security vulnerabilities in production via proactive CVE remediation and FOSS compliance
- Led kernel 6.x migration across heterogeneous ARM platforms while maintaining safety and security compliance
Additional Information
A strong embedded Linux team developed and created the automotive platform in India Center.
Timeline
Principal Engineer
Valeo India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2018 - Current
Technical Lead
HCL Technologies (Intel Mexico)
03.2016 - 04.2018
Senior Software Engineer
L&T Technology Services
03.2014 - 03.2016
OmneAgte Systems
01.2012 - 01.2014
PERI Software
01.2011 - 01.2012
BREES Technologies
01.2009 - 01.2011
WEST Pvt. Ltd.
01.2006 - 01.2009
B.E. - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Anna University
M.Tech - Automotive Electronics
Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS Pilani)