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Murali Krishna

Murali Krishna

Test Lead
Pune

Summary

Dynamic and versatile with 8 years of experience in automotive product development and software engineering. As a Mechanical Product Development Engineer, I excelled in designing and validating fuel and brake systems, reducing vendor tooling costs, and minimizing product development timelines. Transitioning to a Software Requirement and Validation Engineer, I defined requirements, created HMI functional specifications, written and reviewed test case scenarios, and conducted manual testing for infotainment systems. Proficient in Agile project management and skilled in using JIRA, NX Unigraphics, Vector CANoe and Microsoft Office Excel. My expertise lies in product lifecycle management, analytical skills, and iterative software engineering processes. Dedicated to understanding customer needs and delivering effective solutions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Test Lead

KPIT Technologies
Pune
11.2023 - Current
  • Managed defect tracking systems, maintaining clear communication channels between testers and developers for prompt resolution of issues.
  • Mentored junior testers in best practices and methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth within the team.
  • Performed comprehensive regression testing on software updates, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and minimal disruption to end users.
  • Identified critical defects with thorough analysis, contributing to improved product performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Streamlined testing processes for increased efficiency and reduced project turnaround time.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of newly developed features.

System Testing Engineer-Infotainment & Telematics

Tata Consultancy Services (Client-Nissan Motor Corp. Ltd)
Atsugi
01.2020 - 11.2023
  • Test case document creation and Bug reporting based on Manual Testing for Infotainment & Telematics System
  • Perform Connected Car Services (CCS) validation
  • Experience using Vector CANoe
  • Establish Driving Restriction behavior on Infotainment screens, based on market specific guidelines for In-vehicle Display systems
  • Work with Project Management tools such as Jira for defect reporting and requirement setting
  • Communication with development team and suppliers to improve overall system and meet end user requirements
  • Experience in Agile way of working.

Product Development Engineer-Fuel, Brake System

Tata Consultancy Services (Client-Nissan Motor Corp. Ltd)
Atsugi
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Design and development of Fuel & Brake System Parts for Body-on-Frame and SUV vehicles, using Siemens NX Software
  • Expert in Product Development Cycle, and involved in the Development Schedule of 6 vehicle projects
  • Developed proposal for communized Piping Layouts which resulted in 30-40% reduction in Vendor Tooling Costs.

Education

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Mechanical-Automobile Engineering

Skills

Product Lifecycle Management

Extracurricular Activities

SCT College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram Make A Difference, Trivandrum, Volunteered as Intern for a project aimed at improving vocational skills of kids from shelter homes, by introducing them to new career opportunities. Coordinating events for fundraising.

Languages

Japanese
Elementary (A2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Tamil
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Technical Test Lead

KPIT Technologies
11.2023 - Current

System Testing Engineer-Infotainment & Telematics

Tata Consultancy Services (Client-Nissan Motor Corp. Ltd)
01.2020 - 11.2023

Product Development Engineer-Fuel, Brake System

Tata Consultancy Services (Client-Nissan Motor Corp. Ltd)
01.2017 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Mechanical-Automobile Engineering

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