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PREEMAL HELEN MASCARENHAS

PREEMAL HELEN MASCARENHAS

Bangalore

Summary

8+ Years of Rich Experience in Automotive Domain.

System/Software Requirements, Testing and Test Management.

Knowledge of Electric Power Steering, Interior Cameras and Inverter Software.

Test Management, Test Plan, Test Strategy, Resource Management, Test Setup and Automation.

Requirements elicitation, analysis, documentation, support for validation and maintenance.

Verification and Validation (HIL and SIL Testing)

Know How - ASPICE, AUTOSAR,Functional Safety

SYS1, SYS2 , SWE1, SWE 4, SWE 5, SWE 6

Familiar with Nissan, Volkswagen, Ford, Stellantis, Magna, HKMC, Fiat-Chrysler, INEOS and ZF-TRW projects.

Multi Geographical Work Experience (India, China).

Handed a Multi Geographical Test team.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Requirements Lead

IAST Software Solutions (Customer: GKN Automotive)
10.2023 - Current
  • Improved requirements quality by conducting thorough analysis and creating detailed documentation.
  • Streamlined communication between stakeholders for seamless project execution.
  • Enhanced team efficiency with the implementation of Agile methodologies and iterative development processes.
  • Reduced project risks, identifying and addressing potential bottlenecks in the requirements gathering phase.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate requirement translation into functional specifications.
  • Created RMP Document for the assigned Project.
  • Facilitated requirement elicitation sessions, fostering collaboration among diverse groups of stakeholders.
  • Maintained up-to-date repositories of artifacts, enabling efficient change management throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Reviewed test plans and use cases to verify compliance with established business requirements.
  • Conducted impact assessments for proposed changes, minimizing disruptions to ongoing projects.

Test Manager

IAST Software Solutions (Customer: PUNCH Powertrain)
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Updated ongoing testing procedures for software to account for changes resulting from post-release patches.
  • Analyzed historical testing results to isolate failure patterns for long-term investigation into possible development protocols improvements.
  • Mastered several software testing programs
  • Coordinated with off-site staff to verify correct use of test procedures and confirm accurate reporting
  • Defined testing and acceptance strategies and determined quality assurance benchmarks
  • Edited software documentation to increase accuracy and reduce occurrences of user error due to confusing content
  • Reviewed bug reports and error logs, translating data into digestible reports for senior leadership personnel
  • Kept scripts and test cases updated with current requirements

System Requirement Engineer

Camera, IAST Software Solutions (Customer: Magna International)
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Requirements Elicitation and decomposition
  • Requirements gathering and analysis
  • Preparation of System & Software Specifications for each module (CAN, Diagnostics, Bootloader, Network Management) Involved in discussion with the customer on technical topics Reviews and clarifications
  • Support for Software development team for design/requirement queries and clarification
  • Support the Test Team to understand the requirements, explain the functionality and review test cases.

System Requirement Engineer

Nexteer Automotive
11.2019 - 01.2022
  • Requirements analysis and maintenance on DOORS & DNG
  • Requirements gathering and analysis
  • Preparation of System & Software Specifications for each module
  • Regular updates to Core platform team with respect to customer specific requirements
  • Support for Software development team for design/requirement queries and clarification
  • Create and maintain traceability from Customer requirements -> System requirements -> System test plan and Software requirements

SIL Test Engineer

ZF TRW Technical Center
02.2018 - 11.2019


  • Requirement Analysis Review
  • Setup the test environment and test harness
  • Test Automation using VectorCAST
  • Debug the fail cases and self review the Pass cases
  • Report defects and facilitate discussions with the development team.

HIL Test Engineer

Tech Mahindra Pvt Ltd
08.2015 - 01.2018

· Analysis of Functional Requirements

· Preparation of Test cases based on the requirement documents and updating of Test Specifications and Traceability matrix.

· Preparation of test setup.

· Execution of test cases using Blackbox approach by designing appropriate CAPL scripts for CAN message absent and invalid faults.

· Execution of test cases using Whitebox approach by making appropriate code modifications, updating of Issues and Observation lists.

· Review of the task done by peers.

Preparation of products to be delivered, Uploading the final work products into

Education

Master of Arts - English

IGNOU
New Delhi
2024

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Srinivas Institute Of Technology
Mangaluru

Skills

  • Requirements Elicitation and Analysis
  • RMP, Test Plan and Test Stratergy
  • Jira, Polarian, DNG, DOORS, CANalyzer, CANape, VectorCAST, PTC Integrity, Windchill RV&S, CANoe
  • CAN, UDS
  • Agile Methodology
  • Certified Requirements Engineer
  • SYS2, SWE1 SWE6
  • Steering, Inverter, Interior Camera, Powertrain, All Wheel Drive

Certification

Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering - Foundation Level

Additional Information

  • Received Appreciation from ZF TRW Shanghai team for outstanding contribution towards completion of GWM release, HKMC SK release and CHANGAN S311 release.
  • Received two SPOT Awards.
  • Best Performer for the Q4 for Nissan Project.
  • Participated in Joshathon-2016 conducted by Tech Mahindra Bangalore. Received the Editor’s Award for the College Magazine.

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Beginner (A1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Hobbies

Reading

Badminton

Volleyball

Cycling

Cooking


Timeline

Requirements Lead

IAST Software Solutions (Customer: GKN Automotive)
10.2023 - Current

Test Manager

IAST Software Solutions (Customer: PUNCH Powertrain)
01.2023 - 09.2023

System Requirement Engineer

Camera, IAST Software Solutions (Customer: Magna International)
01.2022 - 12.2022

System Requirement Engineer

Nexteer Automotive
11.2019 - 01.2022

SIL Test Engineer

ZF TRW Technical Center
02.2018 - 11.2019

HIL Test Engineer

Tech Mahindra Pvt Ltd
08.2015 - 01.2018

Master of Arts - English

IGNOU

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Srinivas Institute Of Technology
PREEMAL HELEN MASCARENHAS