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Priya Papechen

Embedded Software Engineer
Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic Embedded Engineer with experience at Mercedes Benz Research & Development, specializing in Embedded C programming and automotive communication protocols. Proven track record of innovation with 2 patents and a first-place win in an autonomous racing event. Strong collaborator, adept at debugging and implementing best practices for high-quality code. Also, a confident Embedded Engineer with exemplary expertise in wireless communication protocols and C++ programming. Adaptable professional with experience developing system application firmware for microcontrollers.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
6
6

Years of professional education

1
1

Year of vocational trainings

12
12

Years of school education

8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Embedded Engineer

Mercedes Benz Research & Development
07.2023 - Current
  • Overview: Dynamic Embedded Engineer with experience at Mercedes Benz Research & Development, specializing in Embedded C programming and automotive communication protocols. Proven track record of innovation with 2 patents and a first-place win in an autonomous racing event.
  • Worked in base software integration for Linux Platform
  • Worked in Architecture team to define system requirements for ECU
  • Worked on both Linux and QNX platform for the same Adaptive AUTOSAR stack
  • Bug fixing for Linux platform integration-based issues of AUTOSAR Stack
  • Developed automation scripts to ease the process of testing
  • Collaborated with different stakeholders and clients to resolve bug
  • Supported internal stakeholders in major debugging sessions
  • Contributed to 1 process innovation and 2 product innovation internally
  • Patent Holder (2 patents)
  • Granted patents in the field of automotive technologies, contributing to innovation in intelligent vehicle systems.
  • 1st Prize Winner – AUTONME JetRacer Autonomous Car Racing Event
  • Secured first place in a competitive autonomous racing event, demonstrating excellence in AI, robotics, and real-time systems integration.
  • Delivered high-quality code by adhering to industry best practices and coding standards.
  • Debugged software at rudimentary signal level, analyzing performance and diagnosing faults.
  • Implemented effective version control management strategies for streamlined project collaboration among team members.
  • Continuously updated technical knowledge by attending relevant workshops, conferences, and training sessions, resulting in the implementation of cutting-edge technologies in projects.
  • Dynamic Embedded Engineer with experience at Mercedes Benz Research & Development, specializing in Embedded C programming and automotive communication protocols. Proven track record of innovation with 2 patents and a first-place win in an autonomous racing event.

Member Technical Staff

HCL Technologies
02.2021 - 06.2023
  • Contributed to 5 different major ADAS projects within a span of 2.5 Years
  • Contribution to Software life cycle process implementation as per ASPICE standard for the features LKA [Lane Keep Assist] & AEB [Automatic Emergency Braking]
  • To be a part of the Implementation of LANE KEEP ASSIST system for Autonomous Car
  • Embedded programming of OBD, SBC, External flash modules for Telematics unit of ADAS Car
  • Development of programming and configuring drive by wire as a part of Adaptive Cruise Control for Autonomous Car
  • Data collection and Logging System for automobiles
  • Implemented best practices in code quality, ensuring maintainability and readability of software projects.
  • Consistently met project deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables, contributing to overall team success.
  • Troubleshot and resolved technical issues, improving site reliability and functionality.

Education

Master of Technology - Electronics And Communication Engineering, Communication Engineering

A P J Abdul Kalam Technological University
Kerala, India
08.2015 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala, India
08.2011 - 08.2015

Higher Secondary Education - Bio-Maths

St. Thomas Higher Secondary School
Kerala, India
07.2009 - 03.2011

SSLC - General

A K J M Higher Secondary School
Kerala, India
06.2008 - 03.2009

Skills

Embedded C programming

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Accomplishments

  • Inventor to the patent application, Method and System for Automated Collision Avoidance
  • Inventor to the patent application, Scenario-Based Weightage Assignment for Increasing Availability of Autonomous Driving for a Vehicle
  • Received Platinum Award, For outstanding contributions, exceptional performance and unwavering dedication from Mercedes Benz Research and Development, India

Vocational Training

  • Attending an Embedded System Course (9-month duration) at Vector India, Bangalore (website) from July 2019 to July 2020. (Internal score: 79.11%).
  • Attended a one-week MATLAB project course on “All the Major 5G Technologiesorganizedby Prof. Aditya K. Jagannatham, EE Department, IIT Kanpur in the month of July, 2019.
  • Attended a workshop, ASPIRE'16: Explore the teacher in you, conducted by Center for Continuing Education (CCE) and Dept. of CSE, AJCE in the month of August 2016.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 05/19/93
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Single

Timeline

Embedded Engineer

Mercedes Benz Research & Development
07.2023 - Current

Member Technical Staff

HCL Technologies
02.2021 - 06.2023

Master of Technology - Electronics And Communication Engineering, Communication Engineering

A P J Abdul Kalam Technological University
08.2015 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Mahatma Gandhi University
08.2011 - 08.2015

Higher Secondary Education - Bio-Maths

St. Thomas Higher Secondary School
07.2009 - 03.2011

SSLC - General

A K J M Higher Secondary School
06.2008 - 03.2009
Priya PapechenEmbedded Software Engineer